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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Utah State University – University Inn, Alma Sonne Board Room

January 8, 2016 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet UI room 507 7:30 a.m. Audit Committee Meeting UI room 510 9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting UI room 508 9:05 a.m. Executive Session UI room 508 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting UI room 508

• Introductory Items • Chair’s Report • President’s Report • Consent Agenda • Action Agenda • Committee Meeting Agenda • Strategic Agenda

• Research and Graduate Studies Overview - Research & Graduate Programs Mark McLellan, Vice President, Research and Dean of Graduate Studies

• How the NCAA Works/Major Issues Facing the NCAA Stan L. Albrecht, President

12:00 p.m. Lunch UI room 507 1:00 p.m. Athletics Committee Meeting UI room 508

CHAIR’S REPORT January 8, 2016

A. Information Items

1. Approved schedule of meetings through May 5, 2017

5. USUSA Report - Trevor Sean Olsen

6. Date of the next Board of Trustees Meeting, March 4, 2016 to be held on the USUCampus in Logan, Utah

B. Items for Discussion

1. Report from the Huntsman School of Business on uses of differential tuition

3. Alumni Association Report - Lane L. Thomas

4. Report on Audit Committee meeting held January 8, 2016 - J. Scott Nixon

2. Board of Trustees Committee Assignments for 2015-2016

Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule for 2016-2017

Approved

Date of Trustees Meeting Meeting Type January 8, 2016 Regular Meeting

March 4, 20161 Regular Meeting

April 8, 20162 Telephone Conference Meeting (30 minutes)

May 6, 20163 Regular Meeting

June 24, 2016 Telephone Conference Meeting

August 19, 2016 Workshop (Futura Industries)

October 21, 2016 Regular Meeting

January 6, 2017 Regular Meeting

March 3, 20174 Regular Meeting

April 7, 20175 Telephone Conference Meeting (30 minutes)

May 5, 20176 Regular Meeting

1 Founders Day event that evening 2 Brief Telephone Conference to approve Promotion and Tenure decisions only;

change from previous date of April 1, 2016, due to a conflict with Board of Regents

3 Commencement, May 6-7, 2016 4 Founders Day event that evening 5 Brief Telephone Conference to approve Promotion and Tenure decisions only 6 Commencement, May 5-6, 2017

Board of Trustees Committee Assignments

2015 - 2016

December 2015

1. Executive Committee

Ronald W. Jibson, Chair Scott R. Watterson, Vice Chair Jody K. Burnett Susan D. Johnson Frank Peczuh, Jr. 2. Athletics Committee

Lane L. Thomas, Chair J. Scott Nixon Trevor Sean Olsen Scott R. Watterson (Staff Support: John Hartwell) 3. Audit Committee

J. Scott Nixon, Chair Jody K. Burnett

Mark K. Holland Ronald W. Jibson (Staff Support: David Cowley and Jodi Bailey)

4. Honorary Degrees and Awards Screening Committee

Jody K. Burnett, Chair Linda Clark Gillmor Karen H. Huntsman Trevor Sean Olsen Lane L. Thomas Ronald W. Jibson (ex-officio) Scott R. Watterson (ex-officio) (Staff Support: Sydney Peterson)

5. Marketing/Public Relations Committee

Mark K. Holland, Chair Linda Clark Gillmor Susan D. Johnson Trevor Sean Olsen (Staff Support: Tim Vitale, Sydney Peterson)

6. Regional Campus System Committee

Frank Peczuh, Jr., Chair Linda Clark Gillmor Ronald W. Jibson (Staff Support: Noelle Cockett and Robert Wagner)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT January 8, 2016

I. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1. Information Items A. Student Resolution of Commendation to Casey Heslop B. Legislative Preview – Neil Abercrombie

2. Recent Events

1. Basketball – Oklahoma Panhandle State at USU – October 31, 2015 2. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Debra Spielmaker, President’s Home – November

3, 2015 3. Remarks at School of Accountancy Luncheon for Quigley/Deloitte

Professorship Announcement – November 5, 2015 4. Basketball – Cal State Monterey Bay at USU – November 6, 2015 5. Football – USU at New Mexico – November 7, 2015 6. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Dirk Vanderwall, President’s Home – November

9, 2015 7. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City – November 10, 2015 8. Woodbury Recognition Luncheon – November 10, 2015 9. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Xiao Jun Qi, President’s Home – November 11,

2015 10. Utah Campus Compact Fall Board Meeting by Video Conference – November

12, 2015 11. Board of Regents, Weber State University, Ogden – November 13, 2015 12. Basketball – USU at Weber State – November 13, 2015 13. Football – USU at Air Force – November 14, 2015 14. Association of Public Land-Grant Universities Annual Meeting, Indiana –

November 16-17, 2015 15. Basketball – Adams State at USU – November 17, 2015 16. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Executive Committee

Meeting, Oregon – November 18, 2015 17. Remarks at Aggie Recreation Center Grand Opening – November 19, 2015 18. Utah Farm Bureau “Friend of Agriculture Award” Reception and Banquet,

Layton – November 20, 2015 19. Basketball – Union College at USU – November 20, 2015 20. Football – Nevada at USU – November 21, 2015 21. Diwali Festival of Lights – November 21, 2015 22. Basketball – UVU at USU – November 24, 2015 23. Football – BYU at USU – November 28, 2015 24. Basketball – USU at Duke – November 29, 2015 25. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Jennifer Peeples, President’s Home – November

30, 2015

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26. Remarks at USU-Brigham City Classroom and Student Services Building Luncheon and Ribbon Cutting – December 1, 2015

27. Basketball – USU at Missouri State – December 1, 2015 28. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Grant Cardon, President’s Home – December 2,

2015 29. Regents Legislative Preview Luncheon – December 3, 2015 30. Remarks at Utah Water Research Lab Wrap-up Open House – November 3,

2015 31. Regence BlueCross BlueShield Community Board Meeting by teleconference –

December 3, 2015 32. Annual Christmas Concert and Reception – December 5, 2015 33. Football – Mountain West Championship Game, TBD – December 5, 2015 34. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City – December 8, 2015 35. Basketball – USU at BYU – December 9, 2015 36. Carnegie Reception for Rich Etchberger – December 10, 2015 37. Basketball – UC Irvine at USU – December 12, 2015 38. Mountain West Board of Directors, Phoenix – December 13-14, 2015 39. Basketball – Gossner Classic – December 21-23, 2015 40. Football – Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, USU v. University of Akron, Boise,

Idaho – December 22, 2015 41. Basketball – USU at San Jose State – December 30, 2015 42. Basketball – San Diego State at USU – January 2, 2016 43. Council of Presidents, Salt Lake City – January 5, 2016 44. Basketball – USU at Boise State – January 5, 2016 45. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Meetings, Washington –

January 6-7, 2016 46. USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – January 8, 2016

3. Upcoming Events

1. Basketball – USU at New Mexico – January 9, 2016 2. K-16 Alliance – January 11, 2016 3. USU-Tooele Luncheon and Ribbon Cutting – January 12, 2016 4. Basketball – Air Force at USU – January 12, 2016 5. NCAA Board of Directors and Board of Governors Meetings, San Antonio –

January 13-14, 2016 6. Basketball – USU at Colorado State – January 16, 2016 7. Legislative Preview with Legislators, USU Botanical Center, Layton – January

20, 2016 8. Board of Regents, University of Utah, Salt Lake City – January 22, 2016 9. Basketball – USU at San Diego State – January 23, 2016 10. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City – January 26, 2016 11. Special Council of Presidents for 2016 Legislative Session, Salt Lake City –

January 27, 2016 12. Sunrise Session, Salt Lake City – January 29, 2016 13. Basketball – Nevada at USU – January 30, 2016

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14. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Tom Baldwin, President’s Home – February 2, 2016

15. Basketball – USU at Boise State – February 2, 2016 16. Basketball – USU at Wyoming – February 6, 2016 17. President’s Pre-Game Reception – February 9, 2016 18. Basketball – New Mexico at USU – February 9, 2016 19. Special Council of Presidents for 2016 Legislative Session, Salt Lake City –

February 10, 2016 20. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Frank Caliendo, President’s Home – February 11,

2016 21. Basketball – Colorado State at USU – February 17, 2016 22. Inaugural Professor Lecture, James Sanders, President’s Home – February 18,

2016 23. Utah Campus Compact 20th Anniversary, Salt Lake City – February 19, 2016 24. Higher Ed Day Luncheon at the Capitol, Salt Lake City – February 19, 2016 25. Basketball – USU at Fresno State – February 20, 2016 26. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Joanna Ender-Wata, President’s Home – February

22, 2016 27. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City – February 23, 2016 28. Special Council of Presidents for 2016 Legislative Session, Salt Lake City –

February 24, 2016 29. Basketball – USU at Nevada – February 24, 2016 30. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Bedri Cetiner, President’s Home – February 25,

2016 31. Basketball – San Jose State at USU – February 27, 2016 32. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Evelyn Funda, President’s Home – February 29,

2016 33. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting, Seattle

– March 1, 2016 34. Basketball – USU at Air Force – March 1, 2016 35. USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – March 4, 2016 36. Founders Day – March 4, 2016

CONSENT AGENDA January 8, 2016

1. Minutes from the Executive Meeting held on October 30, 2015

2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on October 30, 2015

3. Certificate of Treasurer – 2015-08 – August

4. Certificate of Treasurer – 2015-09 – September

5. Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – 2015-10 - October

6. Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – 2015-11 - November

7. Delegation Administrative Reports – 2015-10-19 to 2015-11-23

8. Faculty Staff Adjustments

9. Honorary Degrees – 2016

10. Real Property Acquisition

11. Report of Investments – 2015-08 – August

12. Report of Investments – 2015-09 – September

13. USU Policy Manual – Sections 405.8.3(1), 405.7.2(1), and 405.11.4(1) – External Peer Reviews

14. Acceptance of Written Reports • Advancement • Athletics • Business and Finance • Executive Vice President and Provost • Extension and College of Agriculture • Faculty Senate • Federal and State Relations • Innovation and Commercialization • Professional Employees Association • Public Relations and Marketing • Research and Graduate Studies • Student Services • USU Eastern • USUSA

January 8, 2016

EXECUTIVE SESSION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

October 30, 2015 Minutes of the Executive Session of the Utah State University Board of Trustees held, in the Executive Board Room, Jennifer Leavitt Student Center, Price, Utah, commencing at 9:01 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT Ronald W. Jibson Chair Scott R. Watterson Vice Chair Jody K. Burnett Mark K. Holland Karen H. Huntsman Susan D. Johnson J. Scott Nixon Trevor Sean Olsen Frank Peczuh, Jr. Lane L. Thomas MEMBERS EXCUSED Linda Clark Gillmor

UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Stan L. Albrecht President Noelle E. Cockett Executive Vice President and Provost David T. Cowley Vice President for Business and Finance Joe Peterson Chancellor, USU Eastern Sydney M. Peterson Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Craig J. Simper General Counsel

OTHERS PRESENT Mica McKinney Associate, Ray Quinney & Nebeker

Chair Jibson conducted the meeting. Personnel, property, and legal issues were

discussed. The Executive Session adjourned 10:03 a.m.

______________________________ _____________________________ Ronald W. Jibson, Chair Sydney M. Peterson, Secretary (Minutes taken by Carolyn Brittain) ______________________________ Date Approved

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REGULAR MEETING UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Utah State University-Eastern, Executive Board Room

Jennifer Leavitt Student Center, Price, Utah

October 30, 2015 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Utah State University Board of Trustees held in the Executive Board Room, Jennifer Leavitt Student Center, Price, Utah, commencing at 10:11 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Ronald W. Jibson Chair Scott R. Watterson Vice Chair Jody K. Burnett Mark K. Holland Karen H. Huntsman Susan D. Johnson J. Scott Nixon Trevor Sean Olsen Frank Peczuh, Jr. Lane L. Thomas MEMBERS EXCUSED Linda Clark Gillmor UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Stan L. Albrecht President Neil Abercrombie Director, Government Relations Carolyn Brittain Staff Assistant Noelle E. Cockett Executive Vice President and Provost David T. Cowley Vice President for Business and Finance Greg Dart Vice Chancellor, USU Eastern Peter A. Iyere Vice Chancellor for Student Success, USU Eastern Eric Mantz Associate Vice Chancellor for Business James Morales Vice President, Student Services Joe Peterson Chancellor, USU Eastern Sydney M. Peterson Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Howard Shorthill Advancement Officer, USU Eastern Craig J. Simper General Counsel Gary Straquadine Vice Provost, USU Eastern and Associate Department Head, ASTE Tim Vitale Director, Public Relations and Marketing OTHERS PRESENT Mica McKinney Associate, Ray Quinney & Nebeker Nathanial Woodward Student Commendation Recipient

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Chair Jibson opened the meeting, mentioned the beauty of the valley, noted the successes seen at USU Eastern, and thanked those in attendance. Trustee Gillmor was excused. I. CHAIR’S REPORT

1. ACTION ITEMS

A. Oath of Office for Karen H. Huntsman and Lane L. Thomas

Chair Jibson stated that the Board is fortunate to have two new Trustees. Chair Jibson administered the oath of office to Karen H. Huntsman and Lane L. Thomas. He thanked the new Trustees and noted that the Trustees look forward to serving with them. Their contributions to the Board will be tremendous.

B. Election of Chair and Vice Chair

According to the bylaws, the election of the Chair and Vice Chair is done during each odd-numbered year. Action: Trustee Nixon moved that Ronald W. Jibson be reappointed as Chair and Scott R. Watterson as Vice Chair. Trustee Huntsman seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

C. Election of Executive Committee

Again, according to the bylaws, the Executive Committee is composed of five members, including the chair and vice chair and three additional members elected biennially by the Board. Action: Chair Jibson nominated Susan D. Johnson, Jody K. Burnett and Frank Peczuh, Jr. as members of the Executive Committee. Trustee Thomas seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

D. Proposed Schedule of Meetings for 2016-2017

The proposed schedule of meetings for 2016-2017 was discussed. Secretary Peterson noted that the dates are set in conjunction with deadlines for items to move forward to the Board of Regents for approval and in consideration of events on campus such as Founders Day and Commencement. April’s meetings are for promotion and tenure decisions only. Action: Trustee Burnett moved to approve the schedule for Board meetings through May of 2017 (Appendix A). Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

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E. Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held January 8, 2016, on the USU Campus in Logan, Utah.

2. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. Committee Assignments

It was noted that with the exception of the Executive Committee, all committee members and the chairmen of those committees are appointed by the Chair of the Board for two-year terms. Chair Jibson will be making those appointments in the next few days.

B. Alumni Association Report – Lane L .Thomas

Trustee Thomas delivered greetings from David Clark, Director of the Alumni Association. Trustee Thomas noted that he is seeing great collaboration between the Advancement, Alumni and Athletics offices. There have been some changes to the Alumni Board. The charter and bylaws of the Association have been revised and updated. The new 13,000-square foot USU Alumni Welcome Center is expected to be completed in April 2016. It will house University Advancement and Alumni Relations staff and feature a welcome/information lobby, a reception and meeting area and conference rooms. It will also be the home of an on-campus branch of the USU Credit Union, whose parent organization, Golden West Credit Union, is contributing approximately $3.2 million to the construction of the building and will pay annual building operating and maintenance costs for the 40-year life of the ground lease. Trustee Thomas explained that alumni associations are gaining more presence in social media as a means to connect with alumni. The Association is growing its professional networks. Sustaining members now include all who donate to any department.

C. USUSA Report

Trustee Olsen referred to the written report for recent and current events. The Howl sold out prior to the event. He mentioned a vote last year to include the Student Alumni Association President as part of the USUSA Council; the implementation is being discussed. A mental health awareness campaign will be launched in February.

D. Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation to Suzanne Pierce-Moore

Included as an information item, this resolution was presented to Trustee Pierce-Moore on August 27, 2015 (Appendix B).

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E. Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation to Stephen F. Noel

Included as an information item, this resolution was presented to Trustee Noel on August 27, 2015 (Appendix C). These resolutions were formally presented at the dinner preceding the workshop held in August.

F. Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on January 8, 2016, on the USU Campus in Logan, Utah.

II. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1. Information Items A. Student Resolution of Commendation to Nathanial Woodward

Chancellor Peterson introduced Nathaniel Woodward and acknowledged the presence of his wife, Debbie, and his father, Wayne Woodward. The commendation spoke of Nathan’s family legacy at the school and of Nathan’s many professional and scholastic accomplishments. Dr. Susan Polster, Associate Professor of Communication and Advisor of the Eagle Newspaper, said that “Nathanial is an amazing example of what a student can become.” Nathan has been accepted into law school but is also considering medical school (Appendix D).

B. Enrollment Update

Vice President James Morales reported that overall system numbers are up 3.5 percent. Compared to last year, the Logan Campus has 1,189 more students, Regional Campuses 2,070 more students, while Eastern is down 32 students. There has been more aggressive recruiting both in- and out-of-state, returning missionaries are coming back, and there is increased recruitment for students from abroad. Logan campus enrollment increased by 7 percent and Regional Campuses increased by 18 percent which includes on-line students. There is an increased number of students coupling face-to-face classes with on-line classes. Our academic profile continues to be solid with increased ACT/index scores of incoming freshman. The ratio of male (53 percent) to female (47 percent) has shifted. Scholarships are now held for students who defer to serve religious missions, military assignments, or other service. Our FTE numbers increased by 6 percent. Students are now taking more classes per semester, including summer semester. The Legislature wants institutions moving students to completion in a timely manner. We will be working with consultants to examine our overall scholarship strategies to maintain financial stability.

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2. Recent Events

1. Board of Trustee/Regents Training Day, Southern Utah University, Cedar City

– July 30-31, 2015 2. NCAA Strategic Summit, Board of Directors and Board of Governors Meetings,

Indiana – August 3-6, 2015 3. Sunrise Session, Salt Lake City – August 7, 2015 4. Remarks at OC Tanner Lunch with USU Alum – August 11, 2015 5. Remarks at Department Heads Retreat – August 17, 2015 6. President’s New Faculty Reception, President’s Home – August 18, 2015 7. Regional Campuses and USU Eastern Faculty Banquet, President’s Home –

August 19, 2015 8. Keynote at Wayne County Opening Institute, Bicknell, Utah – August 24, 2015 9. Remarks at Engineering Building Naming Ceremony – August 25, 2015 10. Welcome at USU Connections – August 26, 2015 11. Welcome remarks for the Football Team – August 27, 2015 12. USU Board of Trustees Workshop – August 28, 2015 13. Council of Presidents, Salt Lake City – September 1, 2015 14. Football – Southern Utah University at USU – September 3, 2015 15. Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner – September 4, 2015 16. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City – September 8, 2015 17. Football – USU at University of Utah – September 11, 2015 18. Luncheon and Remarks at Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art Opening

Reception – September 12, 2015 19. Board of Regents, Utah State University, Logan – September 17-18, 2015 20. Football – USU at University of Washington – September 19, 2015 21. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Kynda Curtis, President’s Home –

September 23, 2015 22. Remarks at Deans Retreat/Working Lunch – September 24, 2015 23. K-16 Alliance Meeting – September 28, 2015 24. Sunrise Session, Salt Lake City – October 2, 2015 25. Homecoming Honoree Dinner, President’s Home – October 2, 2015 26. Homecoming Events – October 3, 2015 27. Remarks at Ag Day BBQ – October 3, 2015 28. Football – Colorado State at USU – October 3, 2015 29. Regence BlueCross BlueShield Western Conference, Illinois –

October 4-6, 2015 30. Football – USU at Fresno State – October 10, 2015 31. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Nancy Mesner, President’s Home –

October 13, 2015 32. USU Foundation Board Meeting – October 16, 2015 33. Old Main Society – October 16, 2015 34. Football – Boise State at USU – October 16, 2015 35. Football – USU at San Diego State – October 23, 2015 36. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City – October 27, 2015

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37. Council of Presidents, Salt Lake City – October 27, 2015 38. NCAA Board of Directors and Board of Governors, Indiana –

October 28-29, 2015 39. USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at USU Eastern, Price –

October 30, 2015 40. Central Instruction Building Dedication, USU Eastern, Price – October 30, 2015 41. Football – University of Wyoming at USU – October 30, 2015

3. Upcoming Events

1. Basketball – Oklahoma Panhandle State at USU – October 31, 2015 2. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Debra Spielmaker, President’s Home –

November 3, 2015 3. Remarks at School of Accountancy Luncheon for Quigley/Deloitte

Professorship Announcement – November 5, 2015 4. Remarks at Utah Water Research Lab Wrap-up Open House –

November 5, 2015 5. Basketball – Cal State Monterey Bay at USU – November 6, 2015 6. Football – USU at New Mexico – November 7, 2015 7. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Dirk Vanderwall, President’s Home –

November 9, 2015 8. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City – November 10, 2015 9. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Xiao Jun Qi, President’s Home –

November 11, 2015 10. Board of Regents, Weber State University, Ogden – November 13, 2015 11. Basketball – USU at Weber State – November 13, 2015 12. Football – USU at Air Force – November 14, 2015 13. Association of Public Land-Grant Universities Annual Meeting, Indiana –

November 16-17, 2015 14. Basketball – Adams State at USU – November 17, 2015 15. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Executive Committee

Meeting, Oregon – November 18, 2015 16. Remarks at Aggie Recreation Center Grand Opening – November 19, 2015 17. Basketball – Union College at USU – November 20, 2015 18. Football – Nevada at USU – November 21, 2015 19. Diwali Festival of Lights – November 21, 2015 20. Basketball – UVU at USU – November 24, 2015 21. Football – BYU at USU – November 28, 2015 22. Basketball – USU at Duke – November 29, 2015 23. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Jennifer Peeples, President’s Home –

November 30, 2015 24. Remarks at USU-Brigham City Classroom and Student Services Building

Luncheon and Ribbon Cutting – December 1, 2015 25. Basketball – USU at Missouri State – December 1, 2015 26. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Grant Cardon, President’s Home –

December 2, 2015

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27. Regents Legislative Preview Luncheon – December 3, 2015 28. Regence BlueCross BlueShield Community Board Meeting, Salt Lake City –

December 3, 2015 29. Annual Christmas Concert and Reception – December 5, 2015 30. Football – Mountain West Championship Game, TBD – December 5, 2015 31. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City – December 8, 2015 32. Basketball – USU at BYU – December 9, 2015 33. Basketball – UC Irvine at USU – December 12, 2015 34. Mountain West Board of Directors, Phoenix – December 13-14, 2015 35. Basketball – Gossner Classic – December 21-23, 2015 36. Basketball – USU at San Jose State – December 30, 2015 37. Basketball – San Diego State at USU – January 2, 2016 38. Council of Presidents, Salt Lake City – January 5, 2016 39. Basketball – USU at Boise State – January 5, 2016 40. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Meetings, Washington –

January 6-7, 2016 41. USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – January 8, 2016

III. CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees were given the following consent agenda material for their consideration:

1. Minutes from the Executive Meeting held on July 17, 2015

2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on July 17 2015

3. Resolution 2015-10-1 – Bad Debt Write-off Recommendation for Fiscal Year Ending 30 June 2015 (Appendix E)

4. Resolution 2015-10-2 – Certificate of Treasurer – 2015-05 May (Appendix F)

5. Resolution 2015-10-3 – Certificate of Treasurer – 2015-06 June (Appendix G)

6. Resolution 2015-10-4 – Certificate of Treasurer – 2015-07 July (Appendix H)

7. Resolution 2015-10-5 – Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – April 2015 (Appendix I)

8. Resolution 2015-10-6 – Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – May 2015 (Appendix J)

9. Resolution 2015-10-7 – Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – June 2015 (Appendix K)

10. Resolution 2015-10-8 – Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – July 2015 (Appendix L)

11. Resolution 2015-10-9 – Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – August 2015 (Appendix M)

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12. Resolution 2015-10-10 – Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – September 2015 (Appendix N)

13. Resolution 2015-10-11 – Delegation Administrative Reports – 06-22-15 to 08-24-15 (Appendix O)

14. Resolution 2015-10-12 – Delegation Administrative Reports – 08-24-15 to 10-19-15 (Appendix CP)

15. Resolution 2015-10-13 – Faculty Staff Adjustments (Appendix Q)

16. Resolution 2015-10-14 – Report of Institutional Discretionary Funds (Appendix R)

17. Resolution 2015-10-15 – Report of Investments – 2015-05 May (Appendix S)

18. Resolution 2015-10-16 – Report of Investments – 2015-06 June (Appendix T)

19. Resolution 2015-10-17 – Report of Investments – 2015-07 July (Appendix U)

20. Resolution 2015-10-18 – USU Auxiliary and Service Enterprises Annual Reports for FY2014-15 (Appendix V)

21. Resolution 2015-10-19 – USU Eastern Auxiliary and Service Enterprises Annual Reports for FY2014-15 (Appendix W)

22. Resolution 2015-10-20 – USU Policy – 402.7.2 (1) – Faculty Evaluation Committee – Duties (Appendix X)

23. Resolution 2015-10-21 – USU Policy – 405.6.5 – Ombudspersons (Appendix Y)

24. Resolution 2015-10-22 – USURF – Appoint – Rich McKeown (Appendix Z)

25. Resolution 2015-10-23 – USURF – Reappoint – David Bell (Appendix AA)

26. Acceptance of Written Reports • Advancement (Foundation Board Annual Report) (Appendix BB) • Athletics (Appendix CC) • Business and Finance (Appendix DD) • Classified Employees Association (Appendix EE) • Commercialization (Commercialization Annual Report) (Appendix FF) • Cooperative Extension, Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, and College of Agriculture

(Appendix GG) • Executive Vice President and Provost (Appendix HH) • Faculty Senate (Appendix II) • Federal and State Relations (Appendix JJ) • Professional Employees Association (Appendix KK) • Public Relations and Marketing (Appendix LL) • Research and Graduate Studies (Appendix MM) • Student Services (Appendix NN) • USU Eastern (Appendix OO) • USUSA (Appendix PP)

Chair Jibson asked if any items on the Consent Agenda needed to be moved to the Action Agenda for discussion. No requests were made.

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Action: Trustee Nixon moved to approve the consent agenda. Trustee Huntsman seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

IV. ACTION AGENDA

1. Proposal by the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science to discontinue the

Food Technology Management Emphasis Provost Cockett explained the proposal to discontinue the Food Technology Management Emphasis which was formed 20 years ago when students with this degree would move into middle management positions. Students with this emphasis are taking courses in both business and food science. Food science companies are currently looking for a high degree of expertise in food science as well as business degrees to be part of the management team. In 2011, only five students graduated with this emphasis. Four students will graduate this fall leaving two in the program. The department has a plan in place for these students to complete. Going forward the students will gain full credentials in food science and, if they choose, may add a minor in business. Action: Trustee Nixon moved the approval of Resolution 15-10-24 the proposal by the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science to discontinue the Food Technology Management Emphasis (Appendix QQ). Trustee Huntsman seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

2. Proposal by the Department of Psychology to offer a Minor in Behavioral Health

Provost Cockett explained that the Department of Psychology currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. They would like to add the option for students to add a minor in behavioral health by taking additional classes with this focus. There is an increased request for students with a background in behavioral health with an emphasis on wellness and a healthy approach to life. Action: Trustee Holland moved the approval of Resolution 15-10-25 the proposal by the Department of Psychology to offer a Minor in Behavior Health (Appendix RR). Trustee Burnett seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

3. Proposal to Approve Phase 2 of the Space Dynamics Laboratory Building, a Non-State

Funded Project Vice President Cowley explained that we are seeking approval to bond for and construct Phase 2 of the Space Dynamics Laboratory Building, a non-state funded project. Phase 1 is in the design and programming stage. The project was to be done in two phases but, it will cost less per square foot to complete both phases at the same time. The Space

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Dynamics Lab (SDL) receives no state funding. Action: Trustee Huntsman moved the approval of Resolution 15-05-26 the proposal to approve Phase 2 of the Space Dynamics Laboratory Building, a non-state funded project (Appendix SS). Trustee Olsen seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

4. Proposal to Approve the Utah State University Master Plan Vice President Cowley explained that the master plan is presented to the Trustees every two years and is also approved by the Board of Regents. In 1998, Sasaki Associates, a design and planning firm out of Boston, broke the overall plan down into districts to better understand the future development of those areas. A transportation master plan nearing completion includes consideration for the major entrance/exit points for campus. Master planning is an ongoing issue that looks well into the future to accommodate increased enrollment. Projects recently completed include the Icon Sports Performance Center and Wayne Estes Center on the Logan campus and the Blanding Residence Hall, USU Eastern Central Instructional Building, and Tooele Science and Technology Building on the statewide campuses. Projects near completion include Huntsman Hall, the Aggie Recreation Center, and the Brigham City Academic Building. Projects under construction or in design include the Maverik Stadium Renovation, Biological Sciences Building, Clinical Services, Valley View Residence Hall Replacement, Fine Arts Renovation, and the Space Dynamics Lab Building. Action: Trustee Johnson moved the approval of Resolution 15-10-27 the proposal to approve the Utah State University Master Plan (Appendix TT). Trustee Olsen seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

5. Real Property Acquisition – Blue Square Vice President Cowley explained this proposal is to exercise Utah State University’s option to purchase a parcel of developed commercial land (Blue Square) that includes three buildings with student apartments and some commercial space currently used for restaurants. The purchase price will be at fair market value agreed upon by both parties. Bonds will be issued under the housing system. Action: Trustee Watterson moved the approval of Resolution 15-10-28 the proposal to approve the Real Property Acquisition of Blue Square (Appendix UU). Trustee Burnett seconded the motion. Trustees Nixon and Thomas abstained due to a potential conflict of interests. Two Trustees abstained, eight were in favor.

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January 8, 2016

Action: Trustee Holland made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Nixon seconded the motion; the voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m. ______________________________ ___________________________ Ronald W. Jibson, Chair Sydney M. Peterson, Secretary (Minutes taken by Carolyn Brittain) ______________________________ Date Approved

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8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Certificate of Treasurer for August 2015

The Certificate of Treasurer for August 2015 is submitted to the Board of Trustees for

consideration. It has received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The State Appropriated Funds budget at 31 August 2015 totaled $353,097,164, up $13,431,192

(3.95%) over the same 2014-2015 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds expenditures

totaled $48,168,334, down $991,051 (2.02%) from the same 2014-2015 period and represented

14% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 14%, was 3% less than would be

expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis.

Total expenditures for all funds totaled $124,725,943, up $1,716,988 (1.40%) over the same

2014-2015 period.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of

Trustees approve the Certificate of Treasurer for August 2015.

RESOLUTION

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Authorized invoices and supporting papers have been filed pertaining to those

expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer have been reviewed and

approved for payment by the USU Controller's Office, Purchasing Department, and other

departments; and

WHEREAS, The expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer are in accordance

with the laws and rules of Utah State University and the State of Utah; and

WHEREAS, The Chief Financial Officer for Utah State University, David T. Cowley, Vice

President for Business and Finance, has certified to the best of his knowledge and belief that all

expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer were legitimate claims against Utah

State University and funds were available for payment of said claims; and

WHEREAS, Vice President Cowley requests approval of the listed expenditures by fund for the

period 1 July 2015 to 31 August 2015 on the attached Certificate of Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, The President of Utah State University has reviewed the attached Certificate of

Treasurer and recommends its approval of those expenditures listed thereon by the Utah State

University Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The USU Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration, review, and

authorization of the expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the

attached Certificate of Treasurer as presented and ratifies the expenditures listed on said

Certificate of Treasurer for August 2015.

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RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

___________________

Date

I, David T. Cowley, Vice President for Business and Finance, of Utah State University, do hereby certify as follows and request approval of the listed expenditures by fund for

the period 1 July 2015 to 31 August 2015.

Authorization, invoices, and supporting papers have been filed pertaining to the following enumerated expenditures, which have been reviewed and processed for payment by the

Controller's Office, Purchasing Department, and other departments; according to the laws, rules, and regulations of Utah State University and the State of Utah. To the best of my

knowledge and belief, all are legitimate claims against Utah State University and funds were available for payment of said claims.

Increase

(Decrease)

1-Aug-15 Prior Year from Prior

State Appropriated Funds Budget 31-Aug-15 Year to Date to Date Year

Education and General (Except Athletics) $223,441,676 14% $16,422,612 32,161,000 $32,488,634 ($327,634) (1.01) %

Athletics $6,431,431 14% 465,826 875,714 831,645 44,069 5.30 %

E&G - O&M $2,128,300 1% 26,962 26,962 - 26,962 - %

Agricultural Experiment Station 16,402,528 11% 905,868 1,853,621 1,767,785 85,836 4.86 %

UWRL Appropriation 3,652,808 9% 143,777 312,963 317,009 (4,046) (1.28) %

UWRL Apportionment 5,112,154 12% 323,137 637,913 603,421 34,492 5.72 %

Tooele - Cont. Ed. Center 11,774,738 18% 784,423 2,063,357 1,817,212 246,145 13.55 %

Educationally Disadvantaged 100,033 18% 2,173 18,337 13,937 4,400 31.57 %

Southeastern Utah - Cont. Ed. Center 2,281,539 12% 140,546 268,189 366,790 (98,601) (26.88) %

Uintah Basin - Cont. Ed. Center 6,125,675 15% 468,048 939,927 1,094,246 (154,319) (14.10) %

Cooperative Extension 16,494,044 12% 913,850 2,038,289 2,295,853 (257,564) (11.22) %

Brigham City - Cont. Ed. Center 30,882,640 12% 1,067,949 3,594,916 3,665,893 (70,977) (1.94) %

USTAR 699,494 13% 28,064 92,823 983,732 (890,909) (90.56) %

AWSF - USTAR Funding 100 10% 5 10 3,771 (3,761) (99.73) %

E&G - Vet Med 5,269,900 7% 203,422 372,228 - 372,228 - %

Price (USU Eastern) 15,490,263 13% 1,073,367 1,991,045 1,969,631 21,414 1.09 %

Blanding Campus (USU Eastern) 4,224,001 16% 383,276 661,496 672,746 (11,250) (1.67) %

Educationally Disadvantaged (USU Eastern) 187,520 0% - - 27,709 (27,709) (100.00) %

Prehistoric Museum (USU Eastern) 559,443 13% 35,732 71,091 69,369 1,722 2.48 %

Workforce Education (USU Eastern) 1,838,877 10% 94,455 188,453 170,002 18,451 10.85 %

Total State Appropriated Funds $353,097,164 14% $23,483,492 $48,168,334 $49,159,385 ($991,051) (2.02) %

Total State Appropriated Funds 2014-2015 $339,665,972

Increase from 2014-2015 $13,431,192

Percent Increase from 2014-2015 3.95%

Percent of

Budget

Expended

(17% Fiscal

CERTIFICATE OF TREASURER

Year Expired)

Percent

Increase

(Decrease)

from Prior

Year

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Certificate of Treasurer for September 2015

The Certificate of Treasurer for September 2015 is submitted to the Board of Trustees for


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The State Appropriated Funds budget at 30 September 2015 totaled $353,724,806, up

$14,058,834 (4.14%) over the same 2014-2015 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds

expenditures totaled $75,799,080, down $593,497 (0.78%) from the same 2014-2015 period and

represented 21% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 21%, was 4% less than

would be expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis.

Total expenditures for all funds totaled $184,236,969, up $1,764,941 (0.97%) over the same

2014-2015 period.

RECOMMENDATION


Trustees approve the Certificate of Treasurer for September 2015.

RESOLUTION


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Authorized invoices and supporting papers have been filed pertaining to those

expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer have been reviewed and

approved for payment by the USU Controller's Office, Purchasing Department, and other

departments; and

WHEREAS, The expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer are in accordance

with the laws and rules of Utah State University and the State of Utah; and


President for Business and Finance, has certified to the best of his knowledge and belief that all

expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer were legitimate claims against Utah

State University and funds were available for payment of said claims; and

WHEREAS, Vice President Cowley requests approval of the listed expenditures by fund for the

period 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2015 on the attached Certificate of Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, The President of Utah State University has reviewed the attached Certificate of

Treasurer and recommends its approval of those expenditures listed thereon by the Utah State

University Board of Trustees; and


authorization of the expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer;


attached Certificate of Treasurer as presented and ratifies the expenditures listed on said

Certificate of Treasurer for September 2015.

=====================================================================


___________________

Date

I, David T. Cowley, Vice President for Business and Finance, of Utah State University, do hereby certify as follows and request approval of the listed expenditures by fund for

the period 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2015.

Authorization, invoices, and supporting papers have been filed pertaining to the following enumerated expenditures, which have been reviewed and processed for payment by the

Controller's Office, Purchasing Department, and other departments; according to the laws, rules, and regulations of Utah State University and the State of Utah. To the best of my

knowledge and belief, all are legitimate claims against Utah State University and funds were available for payment of said claims.

Increase

(Decrease)

1-Sep-15 Prior Year from Prior

State Appropriated Funds Budget 30-Sep-15 Year to Date to Date Year

Education and General (Except Athletics) $224,069,317 22% $17,937,829 50,098,830 $50,109,769 ($10,939) (0.02) %

Athletics $6,431,431 21% 470,006 1,345,719 1,264,088 81,631 6.46 %

E&G - O&M $2,128,300 1% (12,963) 13,999 - 13,999 - %

Agricultural Experiment Station 16,402,528 17% 952,596 2,806,218 2,745,475 60,743 2.21 %

UWRL Appropriation 3,652,808 13% 161,497 474,459 444,859 29,600 6.65 %

UWRL Apportionment 5,112,154 18% 288,974 926,888 868,248 58,640 6.75 %

Tooele - Cont. Ed. Center 11,774,738 26% 943,218 3,006,575 2,836,843 169,732 5.98 %

Educationally Disadvantaged 100,033 19% 1,066 19,403 13,964 5,439 38.95 %

Southeastern Utah - Cont. Ed. Center 2,300,368 22% 239,597 507,786 534,772 (26,986) (5.05) %

Uintah Basin - Cont. Ed. Center 6,126,943 24% 542,045 1,481,971 1,541,125 (59,154) (3.84) %

Cooperative Extension 16,494,044 19% 1,020,700 3,058,989 3,131,950 (72,961) (2.33) %

Brigham City - Cont. Ed. Center 30,862,544 20% 2,553,344 6,148,260 7,014,661 (866,401) (12.35) %

USTAR 699,494 17% 27,521 120,345 1,454,900 (1,334,555) (91.73) %

AWSF - USTAR Funding 100 15% 5 15 18,236 (18,221) (99.92) %

E&G - Vet Med 5,269,900 25% 937,656 1,309,884 - 1,309,884 - %

Price (USU Eastern) 15,490,263 20% 1,097,969 3,089,014 2,995,073 93,941 3.14 %

Blanding Campus (USU Eastern) 4,224,001 23% 326,741 988,238 1,004,942 (16,704) (1.66) %

Educationally Disadvantaged (USU Eastern) 187,520 0% - - 28,747 (28,747) (100.00) %

Prehistoric Museum (USU Eastern) 559,443 19% 37,085 108,176 105,706 2,470 2.34 %

Workforce Education (USU Eastern) 1,838,877 16% 105,858 294,311 279,219 15,092 5.41 %

Total State Appropriated Funds $353,724,806 21% $27,630,744 $75,799,080 $76,392,577 ($593,497) (0.78) %

Total State Appropriated Funds 2014-2015 $339,665,972

Increase from 2014-2015 $14,058,834

Percent Increase from 2014-2015 4.14%

Percent of

Budget

Expended

(25% Fiscal

CERTIFICATE OF TREASURER

Year Expired)

Percent

Increase

(Decrease)

from Prior

Year

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards (October, 2015)

The summary of the Status of Sponsored Program Awards, prepared by our Sponsored Programs Office for October 2015 is submitted for the Trustees’ consideration. They have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The awards for the month of October 2015 amounted to $7,939,892 versus $12,912,615 for October 2014. The comparative graph, “Utah State University Sponsored Program Awards” indicates that through October 2015 cumulative award dollars were lower (-1.3%) than last year for the same time period. Scholarships, fellowships and state appropriations for research are not included in either figure. The value of proposals submitted increased from $23,624,246 in October 2014 to $27,558,778 during October 2015 (16.7%). The total number of current year proposals (370) is less than FY2015 (552).

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Research recommend that the Board of Trustees approves the contract and grant status report for October 2015.

RESOLUTION

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The attached list of contract/grant proposals and awards (October, 2015) are recommended by the President and the Vice President for Research to the Board of Trustees: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the President and the Vice President for Research. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ______________________________________________________________________________ Date

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards (November, 2015)

The summary of the Status of Sponsored Program Awards, prepared by our Sponsored Programs Office for November 2015 is submitted for the Trustees’ consideration. They have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The awards for the month of November 2015 amounted to $8,811,560 versus $6,131,872 for November 2014. The comparative graph, “Utah State University Sponsored Program Awards” indicates that through November 2015 cumulative award dollars were higher (1.4%) than last year for the same time period. Scholarships, fellowships and state appropriations for research are not included in either figure. The value of proposals submitted increased from $23,624,246 in November 2014 to $49,433,004 during November 2015 (109.3%). The total number of current year proposals (588) is less than FY2015 (674).

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Research recommend that the Board of Trustees approves the contract and grant status report for November 2015.

RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, The attached list of contract/grant proposals and awards (November, 2015) are recommended by the President and the Vice President for Research to the Board of Trustees: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the President and the Vice President for Research. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ______________________________________________________________________________ Date

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Delegation/Administrative Reports –10/19/15 to 11/23/15

Utah State University has been given authority by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) to exercise direct supervision of the design and construction of all alterations, repairs, and improvements to existing facilities on individual projects with budgets of less than $4 million. The supervision of new construction can also be delegated to USU on a project-by-project basis and can exceed the $4 million amount. As part of the delegation authority, administrative reports are prepared by USU and presented to the Utah State Building Board at each of its meetings. The monthly format of USU’s reports is similar to that of the DFCM’s reports presenting professional and construction contracts issued during the reporting period, contingency and project reserves status, and a delegated projects list showing budget and status. On a quarterly basis, additional reports are prepared showing contingency fund cumulative transfers, a summary of the statewide (paving) account, and a construction contract status. The Board of Regents has transferred its authority to review the delegation/ administrative reports to the Board of Trustees. The reports have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the administrative reports for USU for the period 10/19/15 to 11/23/15.

Professional Contracts, 5 contracts issued (Page 1)

Comments are provided on the report.

Construction Contracts, 16 contracts issued (Pages 2-3)

Comments are provided on the report.

Report of Contingency Reserve Fund (Page 4)

Three projects needed funds from the contingency reserve fund during this reporting period. The

contingency fund is in good order.

Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity (Page 5)

No projects needed funds from the project reserve fund during this reporting period. The project reserve

fund is in good order.

Current Delegated Projects List (Pages 6-8)

Of USU’s 71 projects, 11 are pending, 9 are in the design/study phase, 43 are in construction, 5 are

substantially complete, and 3 are complete. The three projects that were completed during this period

were FAV Cooling, HVAC Controls Upgrade FY16, and Parking Lot Paving FY14.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the delegation/ administrative reports for the current reporting period be approved as presented.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The Utah Legislature appropriates state funds through the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to Utah State University for the purpose of capital improvements; and WHEREAS, The Division of Facilities Construction and Management has delegated its authority to exercise direct supervision of the design and construction of such capital improvements to Utah State University; and WHEREAS, Non-state funded projects with budgets of less than $4 million are also delegated to Utah State University; and WHEREAS, Projects in excess of $4 million can also be delegated to Utah State University with specific approval of the Utah State Building board; and WHEREAS, Utah State University presents reports on the status of all its delegated projects to the Utah State Building Board on a regular basis; and WHEREAS, The State Board of Regents has transferred its authority to review the delegation/ administrative reports to the Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, The President and Vice President for Business and Finance have reviewed the delegation/ administrative reports for the current reporting period and recommend approval of the reports to the Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration to the delegation/ administrative reports: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the delegation/ administrative reports as presented.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________ Date

Project Name Firm Name A/E Budget Fee Amount Comments

1 PDP Air Handling Untis WHW Engineering $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Engineering services for building infrastructure

2 Planning & Design FY16 VCBO Architecture $109,849.16 $11,000.00 Perform study on USU parking structure

3 USUE Career Center Upgrades Spectrum Engineers $69,000.00 $10,552.00 Design an upgrade of the fire alarm system

4 Old Main Fire Alarm Upgrades FY16 WHW Engineering $33,000.00 $9,400.00 Design services for cooling in the Old Main

communication room

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

5 Merrill Cazier Library Testing Center CMT Engineering Labs $40,100.00 $3,780.00 Compaction testing

Awarded From 10/19/15 to 11/23/15

Professional Contracts

Page 1 of 8

Project Firm Name Design Firm Const Budget Contract Amt Comments

1 Campus Controls Upgrade FY14 Spindler Construction USU Facilities Planning $473,409.00 $390,717.49 Controls equipment for NFS controls upgrade

and Design

2 Athletics Refueling Station Spindler Construction USU Facilities Planning $115,800.00 $115,800.00 Construct the Refueling Station inside the ICON

and Design Strength & Conditioning Building

3 South Farm Fire Lane/Hydrants FY16 Birch Creek Landscape Cache Landmark $194,118.00 $70,762.66 Replace water line & repair roadway at South Farm

4 Access Controls FY16 USU Facilities Operations USU Facilities Planning $54,795.00 $45,835.74 Access control to Natural Resources & Quinney

and Design Library

5 Health, LS, Code, Abestos FY16 USU Facilities Operations USU Facilities Planning $175,800.00 $20,133.63 Install 20 seismic shut off valves

and Design

6 Misc Critical Improvements FY14 USU Facilities Operations USU Facilities Planning $235,218.75 $2,200.64 Business 106A Mechanical Rm FS Drain

and Design

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

7 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY15 G&W Electric $394,540.00 $218,151.00 Install dielectric insulated vault style switches

8 Concrete Replacement FY16 Layton Construction Company $221,096.08 $13,620.00 Replace slab on grade at HPER Building

9 Health LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Eagle Environmental $175,800.00 $3,307.00 Removal of sheetrock found in shower area of

BRASC 004A

10 Health LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Eagle Environmental $175,800.00 $2,623.00 Dispose of carpet & floor tile in Spectrum 121

11 Health LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Eagle Environmental $175,800.00 $1,968.00 Abate ceiling tile from Spectrum 121

12 Health LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Environmental Abatement $175,800.00 $1,568.00 Remove & dispose of 10' of duct tape

13 Elevator Upgrades FY15 Coats & Coats $393,593.00 $1,300.00 Remove rocks & mud out of elevator jack hole in

HPER Building

14 Health LS, Code, Asbestos FY15 Eagle Environmental $137,637.00 $1,221.00 Dispose hazardous materials from Mechanical Rm

125 in HPER Building

Construction Contracts

Awarded From 10/19/15 to 11/23/15

Page 2 of 8

15 Health LS, Code, Asbestos FY15 Eagle Environmental $137,637.00 $826.00 Transport & dispose of carpet, floor tile, & mastic

from NFS 207D

16 Health LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Dixon Information $175,800.00 $105.00 Hazardous materials found during remodel of

BRASC 004A

Page 3 of 8

Total

Transfers % to %

Current To (From) Construction Completed

Project Title Transfers Contingency Budget Project Status (Paid)

BEGINNING BALANCE $673,621.80

INCREASES TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND

NONE

DECREASES FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND

NFS Mechanical System Phase 1 (19,356.60) (23,421.24) 3.56% Construction 80.31%

(Connect & provide power to pump and pipe)

Parking Lot Paving FY14 (10,590.60) (29,569.63) 4.45% Completed 100.00%

(Repair Early Childhood Development parking lot)

FAV Cooling (3,493.51) (101,650.19) 9.88% Completed 100.00%

(Insulate exposed steam line)

ENDING BALANCE $640,181.09

Report of Contingency Reserve Fund

From 10/19/15 to 11/23/15

Page 4 of 8

% of

Transfer Construction

Project Title Amount Description Budget

BEGINNING BALANCE $399,462.20

INCREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND

None

DECREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND

None

ENDING BALANCE $399,462.20

Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity

From 10/19/15 to 11/23/15

Page 5 of 8

Current Delegated Projects List

11/23/2015

Project Project

Number Project Name Phase Budget

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT

A26681 Medium Voltage Upgrades FY13 Substantial Completion 258,273

A27146 Campus Controls Upgrade FY13 Construction 245,098

A27147 Campus-wide Bike Racks FY13 Construction 54,074

A27152 FAV Cooling Complete 1,536,651

A28997 NFS Kitchen 243/208 Remodel Substantial Completion 414,289

A28999 Building Commissioning FY14 Commissioning 196,296

A29000 Campus Controls Upgrade FY14 Construction 473,409

A29001 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY14 Construction 308,965

A29003 Elevator Upgrades FY14 Construction 294,396

A29004 Emergency Generator FY14 Construction 250,000

A29005 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY14 Construction 148,205

A29006 Medium Voltage Upgrades FY14 Construction 368,637

A29007 Misc Critical Improvements FY14 Construction 249,979

A29010 Parking Lot Paving FY14 Complete 845,875

A29011 Planning and Design FY14 Design/Study 153,696

A30560 Innovation Campus Water Line Substantial Completion 185,000

A30682 Tooele Admin Office Remodel Substantial Completion 271,002

A31318 1200 E Walk Way Improvements Construction 943,030

A31319 Access Control FY15 Construction 63,483

A31320 BNR Fire Protection Upg Phase 3 Substantial Completion 701,721

A31321 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrade FY15 Construction 276,045

A31322 Concrete Replacement FY15 Construction 310,403

A31323 Eccles Conf Ctr Auditorium Upgrade Construction 511,544

A31324 Elevator Upgrades FY15 Construction 393,593

A31325 Emergency Generator FY15 Pending 229,872

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A31327 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY15 Construction 137,637

A31328 HVAC Controls Upgrade FY15 Pending 228,311

A31329 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY15 Construction 460,460

A31330 Morgan Theater Upgrade Construction 1,560,689

A31332 Old Main Reroof Construction 117,830


A31334 Sign System FY15 Construction 47,193

A31335 Site & Safety Lighting Construction 322,525

A32689 Animal Sci HVAC Upg 2014 Construction 248,123

A33054 Uintah Basin Nursing Lab Remodel Construction 262,704

A33519 San Juan Hall Remodel Construction 1,120,279

A33996 USU Brigham City Robotics Lab Construction 602,731

A34282 Access Control FY16 Construction 54,795

A34283 Chilled Water Infrastructure FY16 Design 344,773

A34284 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY16 Pending 275,847

A34285 Concrete Replacement FY16 Construction 243,096

A34286 Fine Arts Ctr West Wing Pending 2,500,000

A34287 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Pending 183,300

A34288 HVAC Controls Upgrade FY16 Complete 250,000

A34289 Irrigation Controller Replacement FY16 Construction 68,493

A34290 Medium Voltage Upgrades FY16 Pending 1,088,506

A34291 NFS Mechanical System Phase I Construction 722,352

A34292 Old Main Fire Alarm Upgrades FY16 Construction 437,577

A34293 Old Main Roof Replacement North Wing Construction 630,573


A34295 RBW/Family Life Chilled Water Piping Design 786,918

A34296 South Farm Fire Lane/Hydrants FY16 Construction 231,559

A34297 Spectrum Emergency Lighting Upgrade Design 187,319

A34298 UBC Infrastructure Improvements Construction 1,158,887

A34299 Univ Inn/Widstoe Steam Line Replacement Design 75,000

A34300 VCT Tile Replacement in Hallways Pending 328,890

A34301 Vet Science Electrical Upgrade FY16 Pending 98,753

A34468 Roosevelt Ed Ctr Aggie Station Remodel Design 37,550

A35181 Living Learning Center Parking Garage Vestibules [New Project] Construction 103,824

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A35463 Spectrum ADA Seating [New Project] Construction 31,090

A35569 Townhouse Stucco Proj Bldg 3 [New Project] Pending 139,470

A35570 Athletics Refueling Station [New Project] Construction 139,538

A35676 Merrill Cazier Lib Testing Ctr [New Project] Construction 2,108,650

A35677 PDP Air Handling Units [New Project] Design 340,000

C11368 USUE Mechanical/Lighting upgrade Construction 877,397

C11375 USUE Library Concrete Replacement Construction 297,173

C11461 USUE Infrastructure/Automation Upgrade Construction 461,857

C11508 USUE Career Center Upgrades Construction 834,234

C11560 USUE Cosmetology Relocation Construction 332,486

C11614 USUE Blanding Campus Mechanical FY16 Pending 45,662

C11615 USUE Geary Theatre Bldg Upgrades FY16 Pending 1,992,786 TOTAL (71) $32,475,694

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08 January 2016 ITEM FOR ACTION RE: Faculty and Staff Adjustments

The attached faculty and staff adjustments are submitted for the Trustees consideration. They have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The faculty and staff adjustments include three (3) changes in title or assignment. RECOMMENDATION The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the attached faculty and staff adjustments.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The President and the Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve three (3) changes in title or assignment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approve the recommendation of the faculty and staff adjustments. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Date

08 January 2016

Faculty and Staff Adjustments a. Change in Title or Assignment

College of Engineering Paul J. Barr, Professor and Interim Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, to be Professor and Head of the same; effective 1 January 2016. Change in salary to $173,492/12-month. University Libraries Bradford R. Cole, Associate Librarian and Interim Dean, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, to be Associate Librarian and Dean of the same; effective 1 January 2016. Change in salary to $165,000/12-month. Uintah Basin Regional Campus

Derrik R. Tollefson, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Associate Dean of the Uintah Basin Regional Campus, to be Associate Professor and Interim Dean and Executive Director of the same; effective 1 January 2016; replacing Boyd F. Edwards. Change in salary to $134,808/12-month.

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Honorary Degrees for 2016

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Honorary Degrees and Awards Screening Committee has completed its work and recommends to the Board of Trustees nominees for Honorary Degrees for 2016. When the individuals are approved, the administration will contact them for availability and acceptance.

RECOMMENDATION

The Honorary Degrees and Awards Screening Committee recommend approval by the Board of Trustees of the committee’s nominees for the 2016 Honorary Degrees.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The Honorary Degrees and Awards Screening Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees nominees for the 2016 Honorary Degrees; and

WHEREAS, The administration will need to contact the selected individuals to determine availability and acceptance before names are made public;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves a list of names and authorizes the administration to contact these individuals.


Date

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Real Property Acquisition

The Real Property Acquisition described herein is submitted to the Board of Trustees for

review and ratifying approval. The proposed action has received appropriate

administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Utah State University (USU) desires to receive ratifying approval for the acquisition of a parcel

of land and water shares located at 4300 South and approximately 2750 West in Wellsville,

Utah. The property is 10.35 acres in size and adjoins the USU Animal Science Farm as

illustrated in Exhibit A.

The property and 10 shares of water were purchased for the fair market appraised value of

$258,750. USU intends to use the property to raise crops for the livestock on the Animal Science

Farm. The source of funding is non state appropriated funds.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend ratifying approval by the

Board of Trustees of the Real Property Acquisition located at 4300 South and approximately

2750 West in Wellsville, Utah.

RESOLUTION


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University (USU) desires to receive ratifying approval for the

acquisition of a parcel of land and water shares located at 4300 South and approximately 2750

West in Wellsville, Utah; and

WHEREAS, The property is 10.35 acres in size and adjoins the USU Animal Science Farm as

illustrated in Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, The property and 10 shares of water were purchased for the fair market appraised

value of $258,750; and

WHEREAS, USU intends to use the property to raise crops for the livestock on the Animal

Science Farm; and

WHEREAS, The source of funding is non state appropriated funds:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby ratify

approval for the Real Property Acquisition located at 4300 South and approximately 2750 West

in Wellsville, Utah.


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Date

EXHIBIT A

USU

Animal Science Farm

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Report of Investments for August 2015

The Report of Investments for August 2015 is submitted to the Board of Trustees for


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This set of investment reports presents investment activity for August 2015 and comparative

year-to-date totals for FY 2015-2016 and FY 2014-2015.

CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during August 2015 was $301,951,282, up $4,527,600 over

July 2015. Total investment income was $590,026, down $763,432 from July 2015, reflecting

the increase in the amount available for investing and a decrease in total investment return. The

annualized total investment return was 2.34%, down 3.12% from July 2015.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2015-2016 was

$299,687,482, up $14,760,835 (5.18%) over FY 2014-2015. Total interest income for FY 2015-

2016 amounted to $887,852, down $77,259 (8.01%) from FY 2014-2015, reflecting an increase

in the amount available for investing and a decrease in interest rates.

The total amount invested at 31 August 2015 was $307,365,953, up $15,575,451 (5.34%) over

31 August 2014.

ENDOWMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during August 2015 was $138,233,162, down $2,149,275

from July 2015. Interest and dividend income of $134,772 minus net realized losses of $2,640

totaled $132,132 in realized income for the month.


$139,307,799, up $6,099,531 (4.58%) over FY 2014-2015. Total realized income for FY 2015-

2016 was $470,713, up $148,371 (46.03%) over FY 2014-2015. This increase resulted from

$143,019 more in interest and dividends and $5,352 more net realized gains during FY 2015-

2016.


31 August 2014.

OTHER INVESTMENTS

The average daily fair value invested during August 2015 was $85,776,907, down $66,222 from

July 2015. Interest and dividend income of $222,820 plus net realized gains of $2,998 totaled

$225,818 in realized income for the month.




$185,776 more in interest and dividend income and $254 more in net realized gainss during FY

2015-2016.


31 August 2014.

ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during August 2015 was $5,927,464 down $206,740 from

July 2015. Interest and dividend income totaled $28,954 in realized income for the month.


$6,030,834, down $816,870 (11.93%) from FY 2014-2015. Total realized income for FY 2015-

2016 was $88,378, up $5,817 (7.05%) over FY 2014-2015. This increase resulted from $3,728

less interest and dividend income and $9,545 more net realized gains during FY 2015-2016.

The total amount invested at 31 August 2015 was $5,749,711, down $1,234,823 (17.68%) from

31 August 2014.

PLANT FUND TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during August 2015 was $43,915,037, up $6,198,694 over

July 2015. Interest income totaled $28,075 in realized income for the month.



2016 was $55,781, down $10,077 (15.30%) from FY 2014-2015. This decrease reflects the

increased amount available for investing and a decrease in the rate of return.


31 August 2014.

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The University’s average daily fair value invested for the month of July was $575,803,852.

Purchases totaled $20,290,240 and sales totaled $8,685,567. From this activity the University

realized net gains of $358 and earnings of $851,418.

RECOMMENDATION


Trustees approve the Report of Investments for August 2015.

RESOLUTION


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The attached Report of Investments containing authorized transactions,

documentation, and supporting papers has been filed for review by the Board of Trustees

pertaining to the investment activities; and

WHEREAS, The investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments have been

approved by the USU Controller’s Office; and

WHEREAS, The investment activities listed on the attached Report of Investments are in

accordance with the Utah State Money Management Act, the rules of the Utah State Money

Management Council, the Utah State Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act,

and the laws and rules of Utah State University and the State of Utah; and


President for Business and Finance, has certified to the best of his knowledge and belief all

investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments were made in accordance

with the guidelines, rules, and laws; and

WHEREAS, Vice President Cowley requests approval of the attached Report of Investments for

the period 1 August 2015 to 31 August 2015 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods

1 July 2015 to 31 August 2015 and 1 July 2014 to 31 August 2014; and

WHEREAS, The President of Utah State University has reviewed the attached report and

recommends its approval by the Utah State University Board of Trustees; and


authorization of the investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments for the

period 1 August 2015 to 31 August 2015 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods

1 July 2015 to 31 August 2015 and 1 July 2014 to 31 August 2014;


attached Report of Investments as presented and ratifies the transactions listed on said Report of

Investments for August 2015.

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Date



SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule A-1

Change Average Total Less Net

Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest Service Interest

Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Income Charges Income

Jul 2015 $294,364,021 $14,946,300 $14,000,000 $902,403 $296,212,724 $297,423,682 $451,055 $1,929 $449,126

Aug 2015 296,212,724 16,000,000 5,000,000 153,229 307,365,953 301,951,282 436,797 0 436,797

Sep 2015

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $294,364,021 $30,946,300 $19,000,000 $1,055,632 $307,365,953 $299,687,482 $887,852 $1,929 $885,923

FY 2014-15 275,112,783 72,984,743 59,335,000 3,027,976 291,790,502 284,926,647 965,111 144 964,967

Amt Change 15,575,451 14,760,835 (77,259) 1,785 (79,044)

% Change 5.34% 5.18% -8.01% 1239.58% -8.19%

Note: The Cash Management Investment Pool includes cash of all funds over estimated daily operating requirements.



SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

For the Month of August 2015 Schedule A-2

Change Total Average Annualized

Sales in Investment Daily Total Investment

Purchases Cost Receipts Earnings Fair Value Income Fair Value Return

Money Market Account $5,092 $5,092 $11,100,000 0.55%

Utah Public Treasurers'

Investment Fund $11,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 21,405 21,405 41,325,806 0.62%

Commercial Paper and

Corporate Notes 5,000,000 53,120 $188,738 241,858 70,640,175 4.11%

Obligations of U. S. Government 292,766 (34,719) 258,047 161,590,000 1.92%

Municipal Bonds 64,414 (790) 63,624 17,295,300 4.41%

Total $16,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $436,797 $153,229 $590,026 $301,951,281 2.34%


SUMMARY OF CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule A-3

For the Month of August 2015

Purchases Sales

Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings

Cash Management Investment Pool

Money Market Account $5,092


Investment Fund $11,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 21,405

Commercial Paper & Corporate Notes 5,000,000 53,120

Obligations of U. S. Government 292,766

Municipal Bonds 64,414

Total Cash Management Investment Pool $16,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 $436,797


ENDOWMENT POOL

SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule B-1

Change Average Total Realized Total Net

Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest and Gain or Realized Less Realized

Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Dividends (Loss) Income Expenses Income/(Loss)

*Jul 2015 $140,117,856 $2,520,525 $2,173,100 $181,736 $140,647,017 $140,382,437 $347,424 ($8,843) $338,581 $0 $338,581

Aug 2015 140,647,017 1,837,952 1,713,829 (4,951,833) 135,819,307 138,233,162 134,772 (2,640) 132,132 10,649 121,483

Sep 2015

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $140,117,856 $4,358,477 $3,886,929 ($4,770,097) $135,819,307 $139,307,799 $482,196 ($11,483) $470,713 $10,649 $460,064

FY 2014-15 133,500,784 4,469,994 4,132,691 865,282 134,703,369 133,208,268 339,177 (16,835) 322,342 1,875 320,467

Amt Change 1,115,938 6,099,531 143,019 5,352 148,371 8,774 139,597

% Change 0.83% 4.58% 42.17% 31.79% 46.03% 467.95% 43.56%

Note: The Endowment Pool includes endowment funds designated for long-term investment. Included in this pool are endowment funds invested in the University's Cash

Management Investment Pool (CMIP) consisting of $13,243,574 principal beginning balance, a $12,803,865 ending balance, and a $13,188,822 average daily balance for the

current month. Current month interest and dividends from the CMIP were $19,036 bringing the total to $38,807 year-to-date. These amounts have also been reported in

Schedules A-1 and A-2.

*The July beginning fair value has been adjusted to reflect the amount distributed to expendable accounts at fiscal year end.


SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule FSchedule B-2

For the Month of August 2015 Page 1 of 1

Purchases Sales


Endowment Pool Transactions


Utah State University $458,745 $458,745 $0 $19,036

CMIP Interest $19,036

Equity funds

RhumbLine QSI Index 116.139 1,463 1,904 441

Fixed Income funds

Longfellow 60,628 118,205 115,124 (3,081) 25,068

Wells Fargo

High Yield Bond Fund 4,074.382 42,330 37,598

Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 886.760 11,617 11,617

Stone Harbor Emerging Market 4,210.847 41,435 41,435

Alternatives

Commonfund

CNR IX 26,250

CVP X 30,000

Constitution Capital

Ironsides Co-Investment Fund III 86,692

Solamere Capital

Solamere Founders Fund II, LP 106,250

Woodbury

Woodbury Capital II, LP 450,000

Money Market Funds

Advantage Cash #451 - 05374002 41,250 41,250 0

Money Market - 05374002 40,435 40,435 40,435 0

Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 16 16

Accrued Income / Other

05374002

Cash 628,972 836,911 836,911 0

Wells Fargo - SPY 0

Wells Fargo - High Yield 37,598 42,330 42,330 0

Wells Fargo - MM 1 2 2 0 2

05374004

Cash 131,584 160,668 160,668 0

Interest Accrual 25,112 16,460 16,460 0

Payable / Receivable - 45656TAT5 99,996

Total Endowment Pool Transactions $1,837,952 $1,716,469 $1,713,829 ($2,640) $134,772


OTHER INVESTMENTS

SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule C-1

Change Average Total Realized Total

Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest and Gain or Realized

Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Dividends (Loss) Income

Jul 2015 $85,525,373 $1,171,824 $901,845 $365,533 $86,160,885 $85,843,129 $369,263 $3,153 $372,416

Aug 2015 86,160,885 2,287,414 1,842,208 (1,213,162) 85,392,929 85,776,907 222,820 2,998 225,818

Sep 2015

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $85,525,373 $3,459,238 $2,744,053 ($847,629) $85,392,929 $85,810,018 $592,083 $6,151 $598,234

FY 2014-15 54,409,537 28,173,885 3,549,011 (805,558) 78,228,853 62,200,314 406,307 5,897 412,204

Amt Change 7,164,076 23,609,704 185,776 254 186,030

% Change 9.16% 37.96% 45.72% 4.31% 45.13%


SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2


Purchases Sales


Other Investments

Corporate Bonds and Notes

U.S.West Communications $60


Investment Fund $434 $621 $621 $0 434

Fixed Income

Capital One Financial 20,000.000 500,000

Wells Fargo - Earnings 191,104

Mutual Funds

Commonfund

CEU Title III

Multi-Strategy Bond 88.995 1,006 1,315 309 15,857

Multi-Strategy Equity 11.989 734 3,423 2,689 15,364

Alternatives

Woodbury

Woodbury Capital II, LP 450,000

Money Market / Cash

Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 1 104,114 104,114 0 1

Wells Fargo - Cash 614,594 1,568,141 1,568,141 0

Receivable / In Transit / Unsettled Purchases

Commonfund 31,221

Wells Fargo - Receivable 191,104 164,594 164,594 0

Wells Fargo - Payable 500,000

U.S. West Communication 60

Total Other Investments $2,287,414 $1,839,210 $1,842,208 $2,998 $222,820


ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule D-1




Jul 2015 $6,163,191 $345,495 $322,446 ($81,023) $6,105,217 $6,134,204 $23,699 $35,725 $59,424 $651 $58,773

Aug 2015 6,105,217 67,548 46,278 (376,776) 5,749,711 5,927,464 28,954 0 28,954 74 28,880

Sep 2015

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $6,163,191 $413,043 $368,724 ($457,799) $5,749,711 $6,030,834 $52,653 $35,725 $88,378 $725 $87,653

FY 2014-15 6,933,646 494,481 503,018 59,425 6,984,534 6,847,704 56,381 26,180 82,561 565 81,996

Amt Change (1,234,823) (816,870) (3,728) 9,545 5,817 160 5,657

% Change -17.68% -11.93% -6.61% 36.46% 7.05% 28.32% 6.90%

Note: Endowment Trusts include externally managed endowment trusts.


SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule FSchedule D-2


Purchases Sales


Endowment Trusts

Common and Preferred Stock

Blackstone Group LP $576 $576 $0

Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 1.155 $20

Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 1.154 20

Funds held at Morgan Stanley - Dividends $28,517

Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends 51

Mutual Funds

Federated Total Return Bond Fund 8.356 91

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 4.818 52

Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 3.842 49





Money Market & Cash Funds

Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 38,578 91 91 0 1

Wells Fargo #451 14 3,805 3,805 0

Wells Fargo #451 14 3,804 3,804 0

Receivable

Morgan Stanley 28,518 38,002 38,002 0

Total Endowment Trusts $67,548 $46,278 $46,278 $0 $28,954


PLANT FUND TRUSTS

SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule E-1


Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest Gain or Realized Less Realized

Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Income (Loss) Income Expenses Income/(Loss)

Jul 2015 $19,981,232 $48,013,344 $24,143,447 $50,057 $43,901,186 $37,716,343 $27,706 $27,706 $27,706

Aug 2015 43,901,186 97,326 83,252 (6,909) 43,908,351 43,915,037 28,075 28,075 28,075

Sep 2015

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $19,981,232 $48,110,670 $24,226,699 $43,148 $43,908,351 $40,815,690 $55,781 $0 $55,781 $0 $55,781

FY 2014-15 36,208,787 37,192 71,429 138,683 36,313,233 36,167,666 65,858 0 65,858 0 65,858

Amt Change 7,595,118 4,648,024 (10,077) 0 (10,077) 0 (10,077)

% Change 20.92% 12.85% -15.30% 0.00% -15.30% 0.00% -15.30%

Note: Plant Fund Trusts include all debt service reserve and construction fund accounts in compliance with bond issue covenants.


SUMMARY OF PLANT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule FSchedule E-2

For the Month of August 2015

Purchases Sales


Plant Trusts

Wells Fargo

Build America Bonds $8,499

Federal National Mortgage Association 4,708

Federal Home Loan Bank 1,960

Riverton City Bonds 5,688

Heritage Money Market

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund $97,326 $83,252 $83,252 $0 7,220

Total Plant Trusts $97,326 $83,252 $83,252 $0 $28,075

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Report of Investments for September 2015

The Report of Investments for September 2015 is submitted to the Board of Trustees for


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This set of investment reports presents investment activity for September 2015 and comparative

year-to-date totals for FY 2015-2016 and FY 2014-2015; investment portfolios at 30 September

2015; and Summary of Total Investment Returns for the quarter ended 30 September 2015 and

year-to-date 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2015.


The average daily fair value invested during September 2015 was $329,296,083, up $27,344,801

over August 2015. Total investment income was $1,603,737, up $1,013,711 over August 2015,

reflecting the increase in the amount available for investing and an increase in total investment

return. The annualized total investment return was 5.84%, up 3.5% over August 2015.


$309,557,016, up $20,333,865 (7.03%) over FY 2014-2015. Total interest income for FY 2015-

2016 amounted to $1,360,205, down $38,524 (2.75%) from FY 2014-2015, reflecting an

increase in the amount available for investing and a decrease in interest rates.

The total amount invested at 30 September 2015 was $331,938,337, up $30,976,050 (10.29%)

over 30 September 2014. Unrealized gains at 30 September 2015 were $675,087.

ENDOWMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during September 2015 was $134,969,732, down

$3,263,430 from August 2015. Interest and dividend income of $337,826 minus net realized

losses of $7,985 totaled $329,841 in realized income for the month.



2016 was $800,554, down $292,039 (26.73%) from FY 2014-2015. This decrease resulted from

$116,493 more in interest and dividends and $408,532 less net realized gains during FY 2015-

2016.

The total amount invested at 30 September 2015 was $134,120,157, up $1,601,877 (1.21%) over

30 September 2014. Unrealized gains at 30 September 2015 were $9,637,050.

OTHER INVESTMENTS

The average daily fair value invested during September 2015 was $85,457,959, down $318,948

from August 2015. Interest and dividend income of $357,380 minus net realized losses of

$23,272 totaled $334,108 in realized income for the month.




$281,477 more in interest and dividend income and $239,193 more in net realized gains during

FY 2015-2016.

The total amount invested at 30 September 2015 was $85,522,988, up $3,098,162 (3.76%) over

30 September 2014. Unrealized gains at 30 September 2015 were $7,972,086.

ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during September 2015 was $5,621,002 down $306,462

from August 2015. Interest and dividend income of $24,933 minus net realized losses of $16,141

totaled $8,792 in realized income for the month.


$5,894,223, down $949,678 (13.88%) from FY 2014-2015. Total realized income for FY 2015-

2016 was $97,170, down $23,461 (19.45%) from FY 2014-2015. This decrease resulted from

$6,721 less interest and dividend income and $16,740 less net realized gains during FY 2015-

2016.

The total amount invested at 30 September 2015 was $5,492,293, down $1,195,765 (17.88%)

from 30 September 2014. Unrealized losses at 30 September 2015 were $805,636.

PLANT FUND TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during September 2015 was $51,051,794, up $7,136,757

over August 2015. Interest income totaled $28,262 in realized income for the month.



2016 was $84,043, down $14,692 (14.88%) from FY 2014-2015. This decrease reflects the

increased amount available for investing and a decrease in the rate of return.

The total amount invested at 30 September 2015 was $65,162,721, up $29,116,634 (80.78%)

over 30 September 2014. Unrealized gains at 30 September 2015 were $413,819.

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The University’s average daily fair value invested for the month of September was

$606,396,570. Purchases totaled $88,627,818 and sales totaled $43,287,406. From this activity

the University realized net losses of $47,398 and earnings of $1,220,754.

SUMMARY OF TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURNS

The Endowment Pool composite benchmark is established based on the asset allocation of the

Endowment Pool. At 30 September 2015 the Endowment Pool asset allocation was 9.84% cash,

26.75% fixed income, 63.41% equities. The benchmarks used include the Utah State Public

Treasurers’ Investment Fund, Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, and the S&P 500

Index. The composite benchmark for the Endowment Pool at 30 September 2015 was -9.28%

The Endowment Pool fiscal year-to-date annualized rate of return including market fluctuations

was -17.12% at 30 September 2015. The Endowment Pool underperformed its benchmark by

784bp year-to-date at 30 September 2015.

The Cash Management Investment Pool fiscal year-to-date annualized rate of return including

market fluctuations was 4.58% at 30 September 2015. The benchmark for the Cash Management

Investment Pool is the Utah Public Treasurers’ Investment Fund (PTIF). The PTIF fiscal year-to-

date annualized rate of return was 0.60% at 30 September 2015. The Cash Management

Investment Pool outperformed its benchmark by 398bp year-to-date at 30 September 2015.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

The fair value of invested endowment funds at 30 September 2015 was $310.6 million, down $9

million (2.82%) from 30 June 2015. This decrease includes the change in fair value, and new

gifts received through 30 September 2015.

Year-to-date, the endowment funds have decreased $9 million (2.82%) from 30 June 2015.

Endowment funds are currently invested 39.15% in the Endowment Pool, 31.56% in the Cash

Management Investment Pool, 1.77% in the various Endowment Trusts and 27.52% in Other

Investments.

RECOMMENDATION


Trustees approve the Report of Investments for September 2015.

RESOLUTION


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The attached Report of Investments containing authorized transactions,

documentation, and supporting papers has been filed for review by the Board of Trustees

pertaining to the investment activities; and

WHEREAS, The investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments have been

approved by the USU Controller’s Office; and

WHEREAS, The investment activities listed on the attached Report of Investments are in

accordance with the Utah State Money Management Act, the rules of the Utah State Money

Management Council, the Utah State Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act,

and the laws and rules of Utah State University and the State of Utah; and


President for Business and Finance, has certified to the best of his knowledge and belief all

investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments were made in accordance

with the guidelines, rules, and laws; and

WHEREAS, Vice President Cowley requests approval of the attached Report of Investments for

the period 1 September 2015 to 30 September 2015 and comparative year-to-date totals for the

periods 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2015 and 1 July 2014 to 30 September 2014, and the

investment portfolios at 30 September 2015; and

WHEREAS, The President of Utah State University has reviewed the attached report and

recommends its approval by the Utah State University Board of Trustees; and


authorization of the investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments for the

period 1 September 2015 to 30 September 2015 and comparative year-to-date totals for the

periods 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2015 and 1 July 2014 to 30 September 2014 and the

investment portfolios at 30 September 2015;


attached Report of Investments as presented and ratifies the transactions listed on said Report of

Investments for September 2015.

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Date



SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule A-1

Change Average Total Less Net

Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest Service Interest

Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Income Charges Income

Jul 2015 $294,364,021 $14,946,300 $14,000,000 $902,403 $296,212,724 $297,423,682 $451,055 $1,929 $449,126

Aug 2015 296,212,724 16,000,000 5,000,000 153,229 307,365,953 301,951,282 436,797 0 436,797

Sep 2015 307,365,953 56,406,000 32,965,000 1,131,384 331,938,337 329,296,083 472,353 (245) 472,598

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $294,364,021 $87,352,300 $51,965,000 $2,187,016 $331,938,337 $309,557,016 $1,360,205 $1,684 $1,358,521

FY 2014-15 275,112,783 108,168,743 84,335,000 2,015,761 300,962,287 289,223,151 1,398,729 319 1,398,410

Amt Change 30,976,050 20,333,865 (38,524) 1,365 (39,889)

% Change 10.29% 7.03% -2.75% 427.90% -2.85%

Note: The Cash Management Investment Pool includes cash of all funds over estimated daily operating requirements.


CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL PORTFOLIO Schedule A-1-A

30 September 2015 Page 1 of 3

Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized

Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Money Market

Bank of Utah - Public Treasurer Acct 0.6000% $6,100,000 $6,100,000 $0

Cache Valley Bank 0.5000% 1,000,000 1,000,000 0

7,100,000 7,100,000 0

Public Treasurers' Investment Fund

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 0.6281% 50,100,000 50,100,000 0

50,100,000 50,100,000 0

Commercial Paper and Corporate Notes

Citigroup 1.2500% 12/08/14 01/15/16 5,000,000 5,008,895 8,895

JP Morgan 2.6000% 12/29/14 01/15/16 5,000,000 5,026,795 26,795

Morgan Stanley 1.5790% 05/14/13 02/25/16 5,000,000 5,011,770 11,770

JP Morgan 3.4500% 01/22/15 03/01/16 5,000,000 5,054,980 54,980

Bank of America 1.1390% 06/20/13 03/22/16 5,000,000 5,009,005 9,005

Goldman Sachs 0.7690% 02/07/14 03/22/16 4,989,250 4,998,865 9,615

HSBC 0.7540% 06/20/13 06/01/16 5,617,400 5,639,706 22,306

Rio Tinto 1.1740% 02/09/15 06/17/16 5,000,000 5,003,265 3,265

Wells Fargo & Company 0.8170% 07/29/13 07/20/16 4,000,000 4,009,956 9,956

Citigroup 1.7000% 09/01/15 07/25/16 5,000,000 5,025,725 25,725

Bank of America 6.5000% 06/10/15 08/01/16 1,000,000 1,044,424 44,424

Bank of America 6.5000% 08/14/15 08/01/16 5,000,000 5,222,120 222,120

American Express 2.8000% 09/01/15 09/19/16 3,406,000 3,465,186 59,186

Mississippi Power Co 2.3500% 07/14/15 10/15/16 5,000,000 5,041,445 41,445

Fifth Third Bank 1.1500% 09/14/15 11/18/16 6,000,000 6,002,568 2,568

Duke Energy 1.7500% 09/09/15 12/15/16 1,000,000 1,008,097 8,097

Morgan Stanley 3.5000% 09/30/14 09/30/17 2,184,000 2,259,527 75,527

Canadian Imperial Bank 0.4710% 07/13/15 11/16/17 4,946,300 4,915,190 (31,110)

Morgan Stanley 1.0240% 01/26/15 01/05/18 5,000,000 4,998,100 (1,900)

Goldman Sachs 1.4970% 06/26/15 04/30/18 5,000,000 5,042,785 42,785

88,142,950 88,788,404 645,454

Description






Obligations of U. S. Government

Freddie Mac FHLMC 1.0000% 01/28/14 04/28/17 $5,000,000 $5,011,380 $11,380

Federal Farm Credit FFCB 1.0400% 09/02/15 03/01/18 5,000,000 5,001,635 1,635

Federal Farm Credit FFCB 1.2300% 01/26/15 04/23/18 5,000,000 5,000,535 535






Federal Agriculture FAMCA 1.8500% 01/28/15 01/28/20 5,000,000 5,018,335 18,335

Fannie Mae FNMA 1.8750% 02/13/15 02/13/20 5,000,000 5,009,570 9,570


Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 1.0000% 07/22/15 07/15/20 5,000,000 5,001,375 1,375


Freddie Mac FHLMC 1.5000% 09/30/15 09/30/20 10,000,000 10,000,000 0

Freddie Mac FHLMC 1.2500% 09/30/15 09/30/20 7,000,000 7,000,000 0

Federal Farm Credit FFCB 2.0400% 09/30/15 09/29/21 7,000,000 6,999,391 (609)

Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.5400% 01/11/13 12/27/24 10,125,000 9,940,502 (184,498)

Federal Farm Credit FFCB 2.7000% 01/16/13 12/24/25 5,000,000 4,894,025 (105,975)

Fannie Mae FNMA 2.1250% 08/27/12 08/27/27 10,000,000 9,925,880 (74,120)

Freddie Mac FHLMC 3.0000% 08/27/12 08/27/27 10,000,000 9,878,890 (121,110)




Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.9500% 01/15/13 12/06/27 5,000,000 4,858,835 (141,165)



168,625,000 167,545,011 (1,079,989)

Municipal Bonds

West Valley City Bonds 4.8500% 10/20/10 11/01/15 985,000 985,000 0

West Valley City Bonds 4.8500% 10/20/10 11/01/16 1,050,000 1,050,000 0


Description






Municipal Bonds

West Valley City Bonds 4.8500% 10/20/10 11/01/18 $1,180,000 $1,180,000 $0




Utah State Building Owners 1.5000% 05/05/14 05/15/19 965,300 989,492 24,192

Salt Lake City Municipal Bond 2.0700% 03/30/15 10/01/19 1,000,000 1,027,550 27,550

Utah County UT Bonds 4.9200% 01/17/14 12/01/19 1,000,000 1,128,420 128,420

Utah County UT Bonds 5.1700% 01/17/14 12/01/20 1,000,000 1,131,010 131,010

Beaver County School Bond 5.5000% 02/01/11 02/01/27 5,000,000 5,798,450 798,450

17,295,300 18,404,922 1,109,622

Total Cash Management Investment Pool $331,263,250 $331,938,337 $675,087

Description



SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

For the Month of September 2015 Schedule A-2

Change Total Average Annualized

Sales in Investment Daily Total Investment

Purchases Cost Receipts Earnings Fair Value Income Fair Value Return

Miscellaneous $11 $11 $0 0.00%

Money Market Account $4,000,000 $4,000,000 4,137 4,137 8,833,333 0.56%


Investment Fund $5,000,000 25,527 25,527 48,766,667 0.63%

Commercial Paper and

Corporate Notes 15,406,000 63,621 $42,041 105,662 85,276,283 1.49%

Obligations of U. S. Government 36,000,000 28,965,000 28,965,000 316,720 1,016,427 1,333,147 169,124,500 9.46%

Municipal Bonds 62,337 72,916 135,253 17,295,300 9.38%

Total $56,406,000 $32,965,000 $32,965,000 $472,353 $1,131,384 $1,603,737 $329,296,083 5.84%


SUMMARY OF CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule A-3

For the Month of September 2015

Purchases Sales



Miscellaneous $11

Money Market Account $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $0 4,137


Investment Fund $5,000,000 25,527

Commercial Paper & Corporate Notes 15,406,000 63,621

Obligations of U. S. Government 36,000,000 28,965,000 28,965,000 0 316,720

Municipal Bonds 62,337

Total Cash Management Investment Pool $56,406,000 $32,965,000 $32,965,000 $0 $472,353


ENDOWMENT POOL

SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule B-1




*Jul 2015 $140,117,856 $2,520,525 $2,173,100 $181,736 $140,647,017 $140,382,437 $347,424 ($8,843) $338,581 $0 $338,581

Aug 2015 140,647,017 1,837,952 1,713,829 (4,951,833) 135,819,307 138,233,162 134,772 (2,640) 132,132 10,649 121,483

Sep 2015 135,819,307 1,926,694 1,588,867 (2,036,977) 134,120,157 134,969,732 337,826 (7,985) 329,841 0 329,841

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $140,117,856 $6,285,171 $5,475,796 ($6,807,074) $134,120,157 $137,861,777 $820,022 ($19,468) $800,554 $10,649 $789,905

FY 2014-15 133,500,784 10,795,250 10,098,697 (1,679,057) 132,518,280 133,342,454 703,529 389,064 1,092,593 6,977 1,085,616

Amt Change 1,601,877 4,519,323 116,493 (408,532) (292,039) 3,672 (295,711)

% Change 1.21% 3.39% 16.56% -105.00% -26.73% 52.63% -27.24%

Note: The Endowment Pool includes endowment funds designated for long-term investment. Included in this pool are endowment funds invested in the University's Cash

Management Investment Pool (CMIP) consisting of $12,803,865 principal beginning balance, a $12,499,484 ending balance, and a $12,703,296 average daily balance for the

current month. Current month interest and dividends from the CMIP were $18,156 bringing the total to $56,963 year-to-date. These amounts have also been reported in

Schedules A-1 and A-2.

*The July beginning fair value has been adjusted to reflect the amount distributed to expendable accounts at fiscal year end.


ENDOWMENT POOL

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE Schedule B-1-A

Fair Value Per Unit

Total Number Beginning End of Percent Net Earnings

of Units of Month Month Change Earnings Per Unit

July 2015 533,704.19 $262.5384 $263.5299 0.38% $347,424 $0.6510

August 2015 533,704.19 263.5299 254.4842 -3.43% 134,772 0.2525

September 2015 533,704.19 254.4842 251.3006 -1.25% 337,826 0.6330

October 2015

November 2015

December 2015

January 2016

February 2016

March 2016

April 2016

May 2016

June 2016


ENDOWMENT POOL PORTFOLIO Schedule B-2-ASchedule B-1-B

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Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized

Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Cash Management Investment Pool $12,499,484 $12,499,484 $0

Total Cash Management Investment Pool 12,499,484 12,499,484 0

Equity funds

Dimensional (DFA) 144,408.521 4,233,590 3,021,026 (1,212,564)

RhumbLine QSI Index 818,583.443 9,986,478 12,531,446 2,544,968

SIT Dividend Growth 10,000,000 12,007,368 2,007,368

Vanguard Russell 3000 60,375.299 8,484,755 10,326,591 1,841,836

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund 155,878.091 14,438,485 13,106,230 (1,332,255)

UTS SPDR Trust Ser 1 (SPY) 46,989.000 3,983,736 9,004,502 5,020,766

Total Equities 51,127,044 59,997,163 8,870,119

Fixed Income funds

Longfellow 9,727,146 9,646,182 (80,964)

High Yield Bond Fund 670,279.903 7,209,397 6,634,164 (575,233)

Oaktree Senior Loan Fund, L.P. 9,249,431 9,292,904 43,473

Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 216,525.708 2,950,769 2,769,364 (181,405)

Stone Harbor Emerging Market 280,442.395 2,985,325 2,714,682 (270,643)

Vanguard ST Inflation Protected Securities Index 198,455.702 4,924,688 4,818,504 (106,184)

Total Fixed Income Funds 37,046,756 35,875,800 (1,170,956)

Alternatives

Commonfund

CEP VII 420,985 864,182 443,197

CEP VIII 625,369 784,268 158,899

CNR VIII 1,018,755 1,068,524 49,769

CNR IX 562,500 511,156 (51,344)

CVP X 596,785 828,298 231,513


Ironsides Co-Investment Fund III 765,833 838,004 72,171

Ironsides Partnership Fund III 48,633 51,800 3,167






Alternatives (continued)

Goldman Sachs

Vintage Fund VI $839,772 $1,016,186 $176,414

International Fund Services

AQR International Equity Fund II, L.P. 5,000,000 4,594,378 (405,622)

Morgan Stanley

JP Morgan Prime Property Fund 301.263 4,215,598 4,873,387 657,789

Pinehurst Institutional Ltd.

Corbin 2,570.327 4,000,000 4,003,696 3,696

Solamere Capital

Solamere Founders Fund I, LP 1,024,962 1,690,819 665,857

Solamere Founders Fund II, LP 776,250 705,721 (70,529)

Woodbury

Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund, L.P. 2,211,143 2,265,273 54,130

Woodbury Capital II, LP 450,000 450,000 0

WSP Centre Point Co-Investors, LLC 119,938 68,718 (51,220)

WSP Wilmington, Phase I 100,000 100,000 0

WSP Wilmington, Phase II 334,414 334,414 0

Total Alternatives 23,110,937 25,048,824 1,937,887

Money Market Funds

Money Market - 05374002 2 2 0

Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 136,977 136,977 0

Total Money Market 136,979 136,979 0


05374002

Cash 141,237 141,237 0

Wells Fargo - SPY 48,560 48,560 0

Wells Fargo - High Yield 39,589 39,589 0






Accrued Income / Other (continued)

05374004

Cash $280,230 $280,230 $0

Interest Accrual 52,291 52,291 0

Total Accruals 561,907 561,907 0

Total Endowment Pool $124,483,107 $134,120,157 $9,637,050


SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule FSchedule B-2

For the Month of September 2015 Page 1 of 1

Purchases Sales


Endowment Pool Transactions


Utah State University $322,537 $322,537 $0 $18,156

CMIP Interest $18,156

Equity funds

Dimensional (DFA) 1,438.505 30,597 30,597

Vanguard Russell 3000 278.151 48,799 48,799

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund 847.952 70,694 70,694

UTS SPDR Trust Ser 1 (SPY) 48,560

Fixed Income funds

Longfellow 99,972 263,046 255,061 (7,985) 23,476

Wells Fargo

High Yield Bond Fund 3,693.173 37,598 39,589

Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 915.121 11,686 11,686

Alternatives

Commonfund

CNR VIII 37,500 18,159 18,159 0


Ironsides Co-Investment Fund III 171,946

Ironsides Partnership Fund III 2,044

Morgan Stanley

JP Morgan Prime Property Fund 2.859 46,253 46,253

Solamere Capital

Solamere Founders Fund I, LP 132,843 132,843 0

Solamere Founders Fund II, LP 131,250

Money Market Funds

Advantage Cash #451 - 05374004 40,054 40,054 40,054 0

Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 16 16


05374002

Cash 744,482 613,680 613,680 0

Wells Fargo - SPY 48,560

Wells Fargo - High Yield 39,589 37,598 37,598 0

Wells Fargo - MM 2 2 0

05374004

Cash 324,023 140,026 140,026 0

Interest Accrual 23,475 28,907 28,907 0

Total Endowment Pool Transactions $1,926,694 $1,596,852 $1,588,867 ($7,985) $337,826


OTHER INVESTMENTS

SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule C-1

Change Average Total Realized Total

Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest and Gain or Realized

Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Dividends (Loss) Income

Jul 2015 $85,525,373 $1,171,824 $901,845 $365,533 $86,160,885 $85,843,129 $369,263 $3,153 $372,416

Aug 2015 86,160,885 2,287,414 1,842,208 (1,213,162) 85,392,929 85,776,907 222,820 2,998 225,818

Sep 2015 85,392,929 1,717,966 1,365,967 (221,940) 85,522,988 85,457,959 357,380 (23,272) 334,108

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $85,525,373 $5,177,204 $4,110,020 ($1,069,569) $85,522,988 $85,692,665 $949,463 ($17,121) $932,342

FY 2014-15 54,409,537 50,625,295 20,412,093 (2,197,913) 82,424,826 68,242,489 667,986 (256,314) 411,672

Amt Change 3,098,162 17,450,176 281,477 239,193 520,670

% Change 3.76% 25.57% 42.14% 93.32% 126.48%


OTHER INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO Schedule C-1-A



Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)


U.S. Treasury Bond $100,000 8.000% 11/15/91 11/15/21 $125,313 $137,220 $11,907

U.S. West Communications 10,000 7.200% 12/01/95 11/10/26 10,162 10,017 (145)

135,475 147,237 11,762

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 0.628% 839,765 839,765 0

839,765 839,765 0

Fixed Income

Wells Fargo

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA 15,000.000 1,500,000 1,251,150 (248,850)

Federal Farm Credit Bank 50,000.000 5,000,000 4,897,100 (102,900)

Federal Farm Credit Bank 94,740.000 9,474,000 9,304,889 (169,111)

Federal Home Loan Bank 46,750.000 4,675,000 4,549,710 (125,290)

Chicago Ill Genl Obligation Bonds 10,000.000 1,060,567 1,002,650 (57,917)

Chicago Ill Genl Obligation Bonds 7,250.000 715,909 587,047 (128,862)

Chicago Ill Genl Obligation Bonds 10,000.000 1,030,170 804,570 (225,600)

Fresno California Water Sys Rev BAB 10,000.000 1,027,500 1,119,430 91,930

Assured Guarany Muni 10,000.000 936,000 732,500 (203,500)

AXA SA 10,000.000 1,019,450 1,065,630 46,180

Security Benefit Life 20,350.000 2,249,591 2,517,035 267,444

Bank of America 5,000.000 575,000 522,500 (52,500)

CitiBank 26,110.000 2,611,000 2,184,911 (426,089)

General Electric 10,000.000 1,115,000 1,085,000 (30,000)

Wachovia 10,000.000 1,000,000 980,050 (19,950)

Zions Bancorp 10,000.000 1,000,000 955,000 (45,000)

Zions Bancorp 10,000.000 1,000,000 1,068,750 68,750

Diamond Offshore Drill 9,570.000 920,385 693,327 (227,058)

Oneok, Inc 5,000.000 467,784 390,000 (77,784)

Prudential Financial 10,000.000 972,100 1,032,000 59,900

Barclays Bank 20,000.000 1,980,000 2,203,920 223,920

Electricite De France 10,000.000 1,001,400 962,500 (38,900)

QBE Cap Funding III LTD 20,000.000 2,158,200 2,230,000 71,800

Equity Commonwealth Preferred 42,000.000 950,250 1,009,260 59,010

Description






Wells Fargo (continued)

Public Storage 20,000.000 $500,000 $477,600 ($22,400)

Allstate Corp 24,400.000 613,660 645,136 31,476

American Financial Group 60,000.000 1,500,000 1,570,800 70,800

Berkley (WR) Corporation 40,000.000 935,000 980,000 45,000

Capital One Financial 20,000.000 500,000 503,800 3,800

Charles Schwab 20,000.000 500,000 503,400 3,400

Citigroup Inc 5.800% 20,000.000 500,000 498,200 (1,800)

Cobank ACB 6.125% 13,000.000 1,235,000 1,183,000 (52,000)

Cobank ACB 6.250% 10,000.000 1,101,290 1,033,750 (67,540)

Hancock Holding Co 61,000.000 1,518,375 1,481,690 (36,685)

HSBC USA Inc New 20,000.000 485,800 507,400 21,600

JP Morgan Chase & Co 6.125 60,120.000 1,499,994 1,510,214 10,220

JP Morgan Chase & Co 6.100 20,000.000 494,000 499,200 5,200

Qwest Corp 6.875% 100,000.000 2,494,400 2,530,000 35,600

State Street Corp 80,000.000 2,000,000 2,020,000 20,000

Texas Capital Bancshares 40,000.000 990,000 1,002,000 12,000

Wells Fargo & Co 20,000.000 483,000 510,000 27,000

Wells Fargo & Co 20,000.000 500,000 503,200 3,200

62,289,825 61,108,319 (1,181,506)

Mutual Funds

American Funds CI A

American Balanced Fund - Class A 709.305 12,142 16,733 4,591

AMCAP Fund - C 2,474.970 49,083 58,187 9,104

The Growth Fund of America - Class A 232.638 7,634 9,708 2,074

The Growth Fund of America - Class A 13,426.808 440,579 560,301 119,722

The New Economy Fund-C 1,867.279 46,064 61,956 15,892

New World Fund-C 1,060.600 43,462 49,329 5,867

Washington Mutual Investors Fund-C 1,448.621 45,309 53,874 8,565

Commonfund

CEU Title III

Multi-Strategy Bond 356,018.374 4,454,227 5,218,608 764,381

Multi-Strategy Equity 44,480.692 4,171,413 12,238,611 8,067,198

Description






Mutual Funds (continued)

Putnam Funds Class A

Putnam High Yield Cl-A 2,973.904 $22,340 $21,650 ($690)

Vanguard

500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 131.178 14,992 23,237 8,245

Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares 1,562.852 17,041 16,848 (193)

500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 133.380 15,105 23,627 8,522

Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares 2,071.775 22,590 22,334 (256)

9,361,981 18,375,003 9,013,022

Alternatives

InvenTrust Properties

Inventrust Properties Corp 18,843.839 132,246 75,375 (56,871)

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

MS Opp Mortgage Inc Fund 2,000,000 2,120,849 120,849

vSpring

Kickstart Seed Fund 1, L.P. 154,297 211,271 56,974

Woodbury

Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund 746,446 755,091 8,645

Woodbury Capital II, LP 450,000 450,000 0

WSP Wilmington, Phase I 35,000 35,000 0

WSP Wilmington, Phase II 465,000 465,000 0

Xenia Hotels & Resorts

Xenia 2355.000 51,987 51,198 (789)

4,034,976 4,163,784 128,808

Money Market / Cash

Edward Jones 1 1 0

Morgan Stanley 8 8 0

SEI - Prime Obligation Fund 75 75 0

Wells Fargo - Cash 277,250 277,250 0

277,334 277,334 0

Description







Commonfund $84,537 $84,537 $0

Wells Fargo - Receivable 523,739 523,739 0

U.S. Treasury Bond 3,000 3,000 0

U.S. West Communication 270 270 0

611,546 611,546 0

Total Other Investments $77,550,902 $85,522,988 $7,972,086

Description


SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2


Purchases Sales


Other Investments


U.S. Treasury Bond $2,000

U.S.West Communications 60


Morgan Stanley

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF 100.000 $10,322 100.000 $10,322 $10,376 $54

Healthequity Inc 2,000.000 61,500 2,000.000 61,500 62,517 1,017

Stancorp Financial Group Inc 10.000 1,142 10.000 1,142 1,126 (16)

Goldman Sachs Group Inc 100.000 17,640 100.000 17,640 17,380 (260)


Investment Fund 439 439

Fixed Income

Federal Farm Credit Bank 5,260.000 526,000 499,121 (26,879)

Wells Fargo & Co 20,000.000 500,000

Wells Fargo - Earnings 331,760

Mutual Funds

American Funds CI A

American Balanced Fund - Class A 71

Washington Mutual Investors Fund-C 4.038 152 152

Commonfund

CEU Title III

Multi-Strategy Bond 86.847 982 1,273 291 13,874

Multi-Strategy Equity 11.786 722 3,243 2,521 8,223

Putnam Funds Class A

Putnam High Yield Cl-A 41.023 309 309

Vanguard

500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 0.693 125 125

Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares 9.572 103 103

500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 0.705 127 127

Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares 12.687 137 137

Money Market / Cash

Wells Fargo - Cash 770,053 500,000 500,000 0


Commonfund 22,097

Wells Fargo - Receivable 331,760 270,931 270,931 0

U.S. Treasury Bond 2,000

U.S. West Communication 60

Total Other Investments $1,717,966 $1,389,239 $1,365,967 ($23,272) $357,380


ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule D-1




Jul 2015 $6,163,191 $345,495 $322,446 ($81,023) $6,105,217 $6,134,204 $23,699 $35,725 $59,424 $651 $58,773

Aug 2015 6,105,217 67,548 46,278 (376,776) 5,749,711 5,927,464 28,954 0 28,954 74 28,880

Sep 2015 5,749,711 198,010 173,103 (282,325) 5,492,293 5,621,002 24,933 (16,141) 8,792 25 8,767

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $6,163,191 $611,053 $541,827 ($740,124) $5,492,293 $5,894,223 $77,586 $19,584 $97,170 $750 $96,420

FY 2014-15 6,933,646 736,472 706,995 (275,065) 6,688,058 6,843,901 84,307 36,324 120,631 537 120,094

Amt Change (1,195,765) (949,678) (6,721) (16,740) (23,461) 213 (23,674)

% Change -17.88% -13.88% -7.97% -46.09% -19.45% 39.66% -19.71%

Note: Endowment Trusts include externally managed endowment trusts.


ENDOWMENT TRUSTS PORTFOLIO Schedule D-1-A


Number Fair Unrealized

of Shares Cost Value Gain/(Loss)


Altria Group Inc. 1,000.000 $16,108 $54,400 $38,292

Apple Inc 3,150.000 252,322 347,445 95,123

AT & T Inc 5,300.000 174,711 172,674 (2,037)

BCE Inc (NEW) 4,900.000 214,422 200,704 (13,718)

Blackstone Group LP 12,800.000 546,018 405,376 (140,642)

BP Plc. Ads 8,000.000 402,692 244,480 (158,212)

CenturyLink Inc. 6,800.000 248,010 170,816 (77,194)

Chevron Corp 3,100.000 318,906 244,528 (74,378)

Columbia PPTY TR Inc Com New 7,000.000 175,153 162,400 (12,753)

ConocoPhillips 4,500.000 285,535 215,820 (69,715)

Enterprise Prod Partners 2,800.000 78,049 69,720 (8,329)

General Electric 17,900.000 178,339 451,438 273,099

Glaxosmithkline PLC ADS 8,400.000 392,297 322,980 (69,317)

HCP Incorporated 4,000.000 151,617 149,000 (2,617)

JP Morgan Chase & Co 4,000.000 145,207 243,880 98,673

Merck & Co Inc. New Com 10,200.000 425,455 503,778 78,323

PBF Energy Inc 8,800.000 206,400 248,424 42,024

Prospect Capital Corp 19,500.000 203,690 139,035 (64,655)

SeaDrill Ltd. 12,500.000 404,045 73,750 (330,295)

SeaDrill Partners LLC 16,500.000 468,619 155,100 (313,519)

Synchrony Financial 4,500.000 114,290 140,850 26,560

Verizon Communications 3,782.000 187,010 164,555 (22,455)

Vodafone Group PLC 4,527.000 239,344 143,687 (95,657)

Acadian Emerging Markets 106.974 2,042 1,645 (397)

Causeway Intl Value Fund I 185.651 3,006 2,592 (414)

Delaware US Growth Fd 57.188 1,252 1,510 258

Goldman Sacs Small Cap Value Fund 10.048 504 514 10

Harbor International Fund Class 45.562 2,884 2,760 (124)

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund 15.317 550 578 28

JP Morgan Small Cap Equity Fund 31.726 1,407 1,455 48

Description






Common and Preferred Stock (continued)

Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 159.798 $2,816 $2,656 ($160)

MFS Value Fund 76.835 2,217 2,501 284

Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 290.067 4,309 4,835 526

T Rowe Price Equity Income 87.744 2,605 2,504 (101)

T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 102.618 2,122 2,853 731

Vanguard 500 Index Fund - Adm #540 57.702 8,874 10,221 1,347

Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 32.167 1,483 1,575 92

Acadian Emerging Markets 106.957 2,042 1,645 (397)

Causeway Intl Value Fund I 185.621 3,005 2,591 (414)

Delaware US Growth Fd 57.179 1,252 1,510 258

Goldman Sacs Small Cap Value Fund 10.046 504 514 10

Harbor International Fund Class 45.555 2,883 2,759 (124)

Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund 15.311 550 578 28

JP Morgan Small Cap Equity Fund 31.721 1,407 1,455 48

Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 159.772 2,816 2,655 (161)

MFS Value Fund 76.824 2,216 2,501 285

Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 290.020 4,309 4,835 526

T Rowe Price Equity Income 87.730 2,605 2,504 (101)

T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 102.601 2,121 2,852 731

Vanguard 500 Index Fund - Adm #540 57.693 8,873 10,220 1,347

Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 32.163 1,482 1,575 93

5,900,375 5,101,233 (799,142)

Mutual Funds

Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 2,336.037 32,452 31,279 (1,173)

Federated Total Return Bond Fund 2,928.916 33,257 31,662 (1,595)

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 2,921.697 31,959 31,642 (317)

Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 2,502.056 32,089 31,926 (163)

Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 2,335.664 32,447 31,275 (1,172)

Federated Total Return Bond Fund 2,928.442 33,251 31,656 (1,595)

Description






Mutual Funds (continued)

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 2,921.228 $31,954 $31,637 ($317)

Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 2,501.658 32,083 31,921 (162)

259,492 252,998 (6,494)


Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 89,462 89,462 0

Wells Fargo #451 750 750 0

Wells Fargo #451 750 750 0

90,962 90,962 0

Receivable

Morgan Stanley 47,100 47,100 0

47,100 47,100 0

Total Endowment Trusts Total Endowment TrustsTotal Endowment Trusts $6,297,929 $5,492,293 ($805,636)

Description


SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule FSchedule D-2


Purchases Sales


Endowment Trusts


Alerian Mlp ETF 5,400.000 $92,310 $76,169 ($16,141)

Enterprise Prod Partners 2,800.000 $78,049

MFS Value Fund 0.366 12

T Rowe Price Equity Income 0.561 16

Vanguard 500 Index Fund - Adm #540 0.305 55

MFS Value Fund 0.366 12

T Rowe Price Equity Income 0.561 16

Vanguard 500 Index Fund - Adm #540 0.305 55

Funds held at Morgan Stanley - Dividends $23,916


Mutual Funds

Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 17.317 232




Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 17.314 232






Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 95,013 78,089 78,089 0 1

Wells Fargo #451 16

Wells Fargo #451 16

Receivable

Morgan Stanley 23,916 18,845 18,845 0

Total Endowment Trusts $198,010 $189,244 $173,103 ($16,141) $24,933


PLANT FUND TRUSTS

SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule E-1


Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest Gain or Realized Less Realized

Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Income (Loss) Income Expenses Income/(Loss)

Jul 2015 $19,981,232 $48,013,344 $24,143,447 $50,057 $43,901,186 $37,716,343 $27,706 $27,706 $27,706

Aug 2015 43,901,186 97,326 83,252 (6,909) 43,908,351 43,915,037 28,075 28,075 28,075

Sep 2015 43,908,351 28,379,148 7,194,469 69,691 65,162,721 51,051,794 28,262 28,262 28,262

Oct 2015

Nov 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Feb 2016

Mar 2016

Apr 2016

May 2016

Jun 2016

Comparative Totals:

Year-to-date

FY 2015-16 $19,981,232 $76,489,818 $31,421,168 $112,839 $65,162,721 $44,227,725 $84,043 $0 $84,043 $0 $84,043

FY 2014-15 36,208,787 3,390,589 3,676,508 123,219 36,046,087 36,374,915 98,735 0 98,735 0 98,735

Amt Change 29,116,634 7,852,810 (14,692) 0 (14,692) 0 (14,692)

% Change 80.78% 21.59% -14.88% 0.00% -14.88% 0.00% -14.88%

Note: Plant Fund Trusts include all debt service reserve and construction fund accounts in compliance with bond issue covenants.


PLANT TRUSTS PORTFOLIO Schedule E-1-A

30 September 2015



Wells Fargo

Build America Bonds 1,645,000 6.20% 05/15/09 04/01/30 $1,676,255 $1,820,390 $144,135

Federal National Mortgage Association 500,000 2.33% 04/12/12 10/12/23 500,000 497,995 (2,005)

Federal National Mortgage Association 1,495,000 3.00% 08/29/13 04/18/33 1,327,560 1,484,998 157,438

Federal Home Loan Bank 840,000 2.80% 03/14/13 03/14/25 840,000 835,288 (4,712)

Riverton City Bonds 1,300,000 5.25% 08/14/13 12/01/39 1,355,276 1,474,239 118,963

Heritage Money Market Variable 7 7 0

Cash 1,093,750 1,093,750 0

6,792,848 7,206,667 413,819

Public Treasurers' Investment Fund


Investment Fund 0.628% 57,956,054 57,956,054 0

57,956,054 57,956,054 0

Total Plant Trusts Total Plant Trusts $64,748,902 $65,162,721 $413,819

Description


SUMMARY OF PLANT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule FSchedule E-2

For the Month of September 2015

Purchases Sales


Plant Trusts

Wells Fargo

Build America Bonds $8,499

Federal National Mortgage Association 4,708

Federal Home Loan Bank 1,960

Riverton City Bonds 5,688

Heritage Money Market

Cash $2,199,109 $1,105,359 $1,105,359 $0

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 26,180,039 6,089,110 6,089,110 0 7,407

Total Plant Trusts $28,379,148 $7,194,469 $7,194,469 $0 $28,262

Summary of Total Investment Returns

Endowment Pool and Cash Management Investment Pool

Fiscal Year-to-Date Annualized Rate of Return

Schedule F

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Schedule G

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Value Value Value Value Value Value

Quasi Endowment $107.5 $114.3 $118.7 $143.1 $175.5 $177.4

True Endowment 106.4 109.4 124.3 139.4 144.1 133.2

Total $213.9 $223.7 $243.0 $282.5 $319.6 $310.6

*As of July 1, 2010 the balances above reflect USU and USU Eastern Endowment balances.

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08 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION RE: Proposed amendments to the Utah State University Policy Manual, Sections 405.8.3(1), 405.7.2(1), and 405.11.4(1) – External Peer Reviews.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Proposed changes to the Utah State University Policy Manual, Sections 405.8.3(1), 405.7.2(1), and 405.11.4(1) – External Peer Reviews, were forwarded by the Professional Responsibilities and Procedures Committee (PRPC) and approved by the Faculty Senate on November 2, 2015. The recommended changes are to allow for Presidential exceptions to external reviews under exceptional circumstances.

RECOMMENDATION Based on the above proposal and approvals as indicated, the President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed amendments to the Utah State University Policy Manual, Sections 405.8.3(1), 405.7.2(1), and 405.11.4(1) – External Peer Reviews.

RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, The proposal to amend the Utah State University Policy Manual, Sections 405.8.3(1), 405.7.2(1), and 405.11.4(1) – External Peer Reviews, and

WHEREAS, the President may grant exceptions to external reviews under exceptional circumstances, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has the support of the Professional Responsibilities and Procedures Committee (PRPC), and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has the approval of the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposed amendments to the Utah State University Policy Manual, Sections 405.8.3(1), 405.7.2(1), and 405.11.4(1) – External Peer Reviews. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ________________________________ DATE

PROPOSED CHANGES: 405.8 PROCEDURES SPECIFIC TO THE PROMOTION PROCESS 8.3 Procedures for Promotion (1) External peer reviews. Prior to September 15, the department head or supervisor will solicit letters from at least four peers of rank equivalent to or higher than that sought by the candidate. If fewer than four letters arrive, additional letters will be solicited only to attain the minimum of four letters. The reviewers must be external to the university and must be held with respect in academe. The candidate will be asked to submit the names of potential reviewers and to state the nature of his or her acquaintance with each of them. The number of names should be at least equal to the number of letters to be solicited. At least one-half of the reviewers must be selected from the candidate's list. The candidate may also submit names of potential reviewers that he or she does not want contacted, although this list is not binding on the department head or supervisor. The department head or supervisor and the promotion advisory committee shall mutually agree to the peer reviewers from whom letters will be solicited. A summary of the pertinent information in his or her file initially prepared by the candidate and a cover letter initially drafted by the department head or supervisor with final drafts mutually agreed upon by the candidate, the promotion advisory committee, and the department head or supervisor shall be sent to each reviewer by the department head or supervisor. Each external reviewer should be asked to state the nature of his or her acquaintance with the candidate, and to evaluate the performance, record, accomplishments, recognition and standing of the candidate in the major area of emphasis of his or her role statement. If the candidate, department head, and promotion advisory committee all agree, external reviewers may be asked to evaluate the secondary area of emphasis in the role statement as well. Copies of these letters will become supplementary material to the candidate's file. Under exceptional circumstances, a waiver of the external review process may be granted by the president when such a process is operationally not feasible for a particular set of academic titles and ranks. 7.2 Additional Events During the Year in which a Tenure Decision is to be Made (1) External peer reviews. Prior to September 15, the department head or supervisor will make a solicitation of letters from at least four peers of rank equivalent to or higher than that sought by the candidate. If fewer than four letters arrive, additional letters will be solicited only to attain the minimum of four letters. The reviewers must be external to the university and must be held with respect in academe. The candidate will be asked to submit the names of potential reviewers and to state the nature of his or her acquaintance with each of them. The number of names should be at least equal to the number of letters to be solicited. At least one-half of the reviewers must be selected from the candidate's list. The candidate may also submit names of potential reviewers that he or she does not want contacted, although this list is not binding on the department head or supervisor.

The department head or supervisor and the tenure advisory committee shall mutually agree to the peer reviewers from whom letters will be solicited. A summary of the pertinent information in his or her file initially prepared by the candidate and a cover letter initially drafted by the department head or supervisor with final drafts mutually agreed upon by the candidate, the tenure advisory committee, and the department head or supervisor shall be sent to each reviewer by the department head or supervisor. Each external reviewer should be asked to state, the nature of his or her acquaintance with the candidate and to evaluate the performance, record, accomplishments, recognition and standing of the candidate in the major area of emphasis of his or her role statement. If the candidate, department head, and tenure advisory committee all agree, external reviewers may be asked to evaluate the secondary area of emphasis in the role statement as well. Copies of these letters will become supplementary material to the candidate's file (see Code 405.6.3). Under exceptional circumstances, aA waiver of the external review process may be granted by the president when such a process is operationally not feasible for a particular set of academic titles and ranks. 11.4 Events During the Year in which a Promotion Decision is to be Made (1) External peer reviews Prior to September 15, the department head or supervisor will make a single solicitation of letters from at least four peers of rank equivalent to or higher than that sought by the candidate. If less than four letters arrive, additional letters will be solicited to attain the minimum of four letters. The reviewers must be external to the university and must be respected in their fields. The candidate will be asked to submit the names of potential reviewers and to state the nature of his or her acquaintance with each of them. The number of names should be at least equal to the number of letters to be solicited. At least one-half of the reviewers must be selected from candidate's list. The department head or supervisor and the promotion advisory committee shall mutually agree to the peer reviewers from whom letters will be solicited. A summary of the pertinent information in his or her file initially drafted by the department head or supervisor, with final drafts agreed upon by the candidate, the promotion advisory committee, and the department head or supervisor, shall be sent to each reviewer by the department head or supervisor. Each reviewer should be asked to state at the very least the nature of his or her acquaintance with the candidate, and to evaluate the candidate's work, recognition, and standing among his or her peers. Copies of these letters will become supplementary material to the candidate's file. The external review process is not required for those seeking promotion in the lecturer ranks. Under exceptional circumstances, aA waiver of the external review process may be granted by the president when such a process is operationally not feasible for a particular set of academic titles and ranks.

FINAL WORDING PROPOSED CHANGES: 405.8 PROCEDURES SPECIFIC TO THE PROMOTION PROCESS 8.3 Procedures for Promotion (1) External peer reviews. Prior to September 15, the department head or supervisor will solicit letters from at least four peers of rank equivalent to or higher than that sought by the candidate. If fewer than four letters arrive, additional letters will be solicited only to attain the minimum of four letters. The reviewers must be external to the university and must be held with respect in academe. The candidate will be asked to submit the names of potential reviewers and to state the nature of his or her acquaintance with each of them. The number of names should be at least equal to the number of letters to be solicited. At least one-half of the reviewers must be selected from the candidate's list. The candidate may also submit names of potential reviewers that he or she does not want contacted, although this list is not binding on the department head or supervisor. The department head or supervisor and the promotion advisory committee shall mutually agree to the peer reviewers from whom letters will be solicited. A summary of the pertinent information in his or her file initially prepared by the candidate and a cover letter initially drafted by the department head or supervisor with final drafts mutually agreed upon by the candidate, the promotion advisory committee, and the department head or supervisor shall be sent to each reviewer by the department head or supervisor. Each external reviewer should be asked to state the nature of his or her acquaintance with the candidate, and to evaluate the performance, record, accomplishments, recognition and standing of the candidate in the major area of emphasis of his or her role statement. If the candidate, department head, and promotion advisory committee all agree, external reviewers may be asked to evaluate the secondary area of emphasis in the role statement as well. Copies of these letters will become supplementary material to the candidate's file. Under exceptional circumstances, a waiver of the external review process may be granted by the president when such a process is operationally not feasible for a particular set of academic titles and ranks. 7.2 Additional Events During the Year in which a Tenure Decision is to be Made (1) External peer reviews. Prior to September 15, the department head or supervisor will make a solicitation of letters from at least four peers of rank equivalent to or higher than that sought by the candidate. If fewer than four letters arrive, additional letters will be solicited only to attain the minimum of four letters. The reviewers must be external to the university and must be held with respect in academe. The candidate will be asked to submit the names of potential reviewers and to state the nature of his or her acquaintance with each of them. The number of names should be at least equal to the number of letters to be solicited. At least one-half of the reviewers must be selected from the candidate's list. The candidate may also submit names of potential reviewers that he or she does not want contacted, although this list is not binding on the department head or supervisor.

The department head or supervisor and the tenure advisory committee shall mutually agree to the peer reviewers from whom letters will be solicited. A summary of the pertinent information in his or her file initially prepared by the candidate and a cover letter initially drafted by the department head or supervisor with final drafts mutually agreed upon by the candidate, the tenure advisory committee, and the department head or supervisor shall be sent to each reviewer by the department head or supervisor. Each external reviewer should be asked to state, the nature of his or her acquaintance with the candidate and to evaluate the performance, record, accomplishments, recognition and standing of the candidate in the major area of emphasis of his or her role statement. If the candidate, department head, and tenure advisory committee all agree, external reviewers may be asked to evaluate the secondary area of emphasis in the role statement as well. Copies of these letters will become supplementary material to the candidate's file (see Code 405.6.3). Under exceptional circumstances, a waiver of the external review process may be granted by the president when such a process is operationally not feasible for a particular set of academic titles and ranks. 11.4 Events During the Year in which a Promotion Decision is to be Made (1) External peer reviews Prior to September 15, the department head or supervisor will make a single solicitation of letters from at least four peers of rank equivalent to or higher than that sought by the candidate. If less than four letters arrive, additional letters will be solicited to attain the minimum of four letters. The reviewers must be external to the university and must be respected in their fields. The candidate will be asked to submit the names of potential reviewers and to state the nature of his or her acquaintance with each of them. The number of names should be at least equal to the number of letters to be solicited. At least one-half of the reviewers must be selected from candidate's list. The department head or supervisor and the promotion advisory committee shall mutually agree to the peer reviewers from whom letters will be solicited. A summary of the pertinent information in his or her file initially drafted by the department head or supervisor, with final drafts agreed upon by the candidate, the promotion advisory committee, and the department head or supervisor, shall be sent to each reviewer by the department head or supervisor. Each reviewer should be asked to state at the very least the nature of his or her acquaintance with the candidate, and to evaluate the candidate's work, recognition, and standing among his or her peers. Copies of these letters will become supplementary material to the candidate's file. The external review process is not required for those seeking promotion in the lecturer ranks. Under exceptional circumstances, a waiver of the external review process may be granted by the president when such a process is operationally not feasible for a particular set of academic titles and ranks.

WRITTEN REPORTS

January 8, 2016

1. Advancement

2. Athletics

3. Business and Finance

4. Executive Vice President and Provost

5. Extension and College of Agriculture

6. Faculty Senate

7. Innovation and Commercialization

8. Professional Employees Association

9. Public Relations and Marketing

10. Research and Graduate Studies – Sponsored Awards reports, Quarter 2

11. State and Federal Relations

12. Student Services

13. USU Eastern

14. USUSA

Utah State University Board of Trustees Advancement Update

December 2015

Advancement

• Central advancement has secured new personnel in the following areas: a. USU Eastern: Howard Shorthill b. Donor Relations: Jacoba Poppleton c. Annual Fund: Ryan Baldwin d. College of Education: Lance Beckert e. Alumni Relations: Josh Paulsen f. Student Services: Michael Bowen g. Advancement Services: Alex Stoddard h. Advancement Services: Ryan Olsen i. Advancement Services: Nicky Smith

• Central advancement held its first “crowd funding” activity in conjunction with national

“Givng Tuesday.” Over 144 participants contributed $70,000.

• Central advancement has launched a stewardship initiative which sets forth new gifting levels for donor recognition. (See last page)

• Central advancement is in the final planning stages of its first comprehensive “Thank

You” campaign which will take place in early 2016.

• Major facility projects continue to see fundraising progress: Stadium Renovation; Caine College of the Arts Renovation and Additions; College of Education Clinical Services Building; College of Science Building; Tooele Regional Campus Building.

• Central advancement and Athletics announced a $3M gift from LW and Lindi Miller for

the stadium renovation.

• Central advancement and Athletics announced a $2M gift from USU Credit Union for the stadium renovation.

• College of Agriculture secured a $1.25M endowment for plant science research

• USU Foundation Board has established a “Wounded Warrior Scholarship” initiative lead

by Scott Ulbrich, Marshall Crawford, Jason Keller and Randy Stockman.

• USU Foundation Board welcomed two new members: Kerry Whalen, President/CEO Goldenwest Credit Union, and Travis Lish President of Stokes Family Properties.

Fundraising Progress as of 11/30/2105 Endowed Scholarships $3,237,082 Endowed Academic Support $61,970 Endowed Program/Unrestricted $105,158 Endowment Total $3,440, 212 Expendable Scholarships $1,014,335 Expendable Academic Support $119,054 Expendable Program Support $4,385,646 Expendable Total $5,519,036 Facilities Total $1,831,884 Research Total $1,306,646 Total Raised $12,097,778 Total Number of Donors 11,225 Number of Alumni 6,752 Dollars Contributed by Alumni $5,500,652 Alumni

• New Welcome Center construction proceeding on track for May opening.

• Alumni restructured to emphasize alumni outreach via the “Alumni Concierge Program.”

• Alumni and Advancement centralized strategic communication platform has been initiated and will be developed more fully over the next three months.

• New Alumni Advisory Board Members with new committees:

David Butterfield (elected as President-Elect of the Alumni Association) Laurel Cannon Alder Steve Palmer Desiree Stevenson Executive Committee Student Relations Committee Alumni Engagement Committee Young Alumni Committee Scholarship Committee Alumni Recognition Committee

• Alumni Association successfully executed tailgate events at every home and away game this season.

• Alumni Association Tailgater of the Year was awarded to: Kevin & Melanie Cornett.

• Alumni Association participated in over 20 Open Houses in conjunction with USU

Admissions. Trustee Thomas attended the Utah County Open and represented the Alumni Association.

ATHLETICS

Name: John Hartwell

Telephone: 797-2060

E-mail: [email protected]

Date: December 15, 2015

Events, Actions, or Issues Since Last Trustee Meeting

Sports Updates

Football – On December 22, 2015, Utah State is playing a bowl game in Boise, Idaho, for the

fourth time in program history, including its third in the last five years as it defeated Toledo (41-

15) in the 2012 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl and lost to Ohio (24-23) in 2011. USU also played in

the 1997 Humanitarian Bowl, where it lost to Cincinnati (35-19). Overall, USU's four bowl

appearances in Boise are tied with Boise State for the most-ever by one team. All-time, USU is 1-

2 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Men’s Basketball - Head coach Tim Duryea announced the 2016-17 signing class on November

11, 2015, a group that is being regarded as one of the best in school history. The list includes guard

Koby McEwen (Wasatch (Utah) Academy), power forward Klay Stall (Basha (Ariz.) High School)

and wing Daron Henson (Cathedral (Calif.) High School).

Women’s Basketball – On November 11, 2015, Jerry Finkbeiner, Head Coach, announced the

addition of four players to the 2016-17 roster. Hailey Bassett, Jessie Geer, Dee Moore and Shannon

Dufficy all signed National Letters of Intent with the Aggies.

Women’s Tennis - Head coach Sean McInerney announced the 2016-17 recruiting class on

November 12, 2015, following National Signing Day. The Aggies will add Sophia Haleas, Ellee

Bullock and Hannah Jones who are all coming out of high school to next year's roster.

Softball - Utah State softball head coach Steve Johnson has announced the addition of four players

to the 2016-17 roster. Allanah Alvarado, Riley Plogger, Devan Sperry and Kellie White all signed

National Letters of Intent with the Aggies.

Track & Field - Utah State’s track & field program has signed six high school seniors to National

Letters of Intent. Luke Beattie, Elli Eastmond, Maia Garren, Bailee Parker, Brody Smith and

Junior Tovar will all enroll at Utah State and join the men’s and women’s programs in 2016-17.

Gymnastics - Fresh off consecutive appearances in the NCAA Regional Championships, Utah

State’s gymnastics program has signed four high school seniors to National Letters of Intent.

Brittany Jeppesen, Jessi Rondeau, Elle Golison and Jazmyn Estrella will all enroll at Utah State

and join the gymnastics team in 2016-17.

Vice President for Business and Finance

Name: David T. Cowley

Telephone: 797-1146

E-mail: [email protected]

Date: 8 January 2015

Events, Actions, or Issues since Last Trustee’s Meeting:

Finance:

o The State Appropriated Funds budget at 30 September 2015 totaled $353,724,806, up

$14,058,834 (4.14%) over the same 2014-2015 period. The year-to-date state appropriated

funds expenditures totaled $75,799,080, down $593,497 (0.78%) from the same 2014-2015

period and represented 21% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 21%, was

4% less than would be expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis. Total

expenditures for all funds totaled $184,236,969, up $1,764,941 (0.97%) over the same 2014-

2015 period.

o Report of Investments for September 2015 is included in the Trustees Consent Agenda.

Included in the Report of Investments are schedules reporting the investment activity for

September 2015 and comparative year-to-date totals for FY2015-2016 and FY2014-2015. The

schedules include the Cash Management Investment Pool, Endowment Pool, Other

Investments, Endowment Trusts, and Plant Fund Trusts. Also included is the Summary of

Investment Transactions. The University’s average daily fair value invested for the month of

September was $606,396,570. Purchases totaled $88,627,818 and sales totaled $43,287,406.

From this activity the University realized net losses of $47,398 and earnings of $1,220,754.

The Cash Management Investment Pool fiscal year-to-date annualized rate of return,

including market fluctuations, was 4.58% at 30 September 2015. The Endowment Pool fiscal

year-to-date annualized rate of return, including market fluctuations, was -17.12% at 30

September 2015.

Facilities:

o Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Addition - GSBS/LMN was the architect and Spindler

Construction was selected as the Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC).

Interior finishes and site work are in the final phase.

o Aggie Recreation Center – AJC Architects from Salt Lake City and their national partner, 360

Architecture from Kansas City, Missouri were selected for design. Layton Construction was

selected as the CMGC. The ribbon cutting and open house were held on November 19, 2015.

o Brigham City Regional Campus Academic Building – Jacoby Architecture was selected for

programing and design. R&O Construction was awarded the bid. The ribbon cutting and open

house were held on December 1, 2015. Classes will be held in the new building beginning

spring semester 2016.

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o Tooele Science and Technology Classroom Building - Method Studio was selected for

programming and design. Gramoll Construction was selected as the CMGC. The project is

complete and the ribbon cutting and open house are scheduled on January 12, 2016.

o USU Eastern Central Instructional Building – Method Studio was selected for programming

and design. Jacobsen Construction was selected as the CMGC. The project is complete and

the ribbon cutting and open house were held on October 30, 2015.

o Maverik Stadium Renovation – Method Studio and AECom were selected as the architects.

Okland Construction was selected as the CMGC. Construction is underway with footing and

the foundation near completion. Installation of the steel structure is underway.

o Fine Arts Addition and Renovation – Sparano Mooney selected as the Architect. Gramoll

Construction selected as the CMGC. Programming is complete. The scene shop addition has

been sent out for bid. It is expected that construction will begin in March 2016. The

demolition of the Kent Concert Hall and Tippets Gallery is underway.

o Kaysville Education Center Classroom Addition – CSRA Architects selected as the design

team. Programing and design are underway.

o Valley View Housing Replacement – Method Studio selected as the design team. Programing

is complete and design is underway.

o Clinical Services – Jacoby Architects was selected as the design team. R&O Construction

selected as the CMGC. Programing is complete and design is underway.

o Space Dynamics Lab Building – CRSA Architects was selected as the design team. R&O

Construction selected as the CMGC. Programing is complete and design is underway.

o USU Credit Union – USU Credit Union selected Bott Pantone Architects and Wadman

Construction. Construction is underway.

o Biological Sciences Building – CRSA Architects / Payette selected as the design team.

Programing is underway.

Information Technology:

Record Student Enrollment Means Record Wireless Utilization

o We continue to expand both wired and wireless networks to keep up with growing demand.

USU is consuming 20% more bandwidth and the number of devices on the network is up

9.4% from last year (~39,000 unique devices.) Work also continues to ensure that all USU

students around the state at USU-Eastern and Regional Campuses have the same high quality

experience as the Logan Campus.

Evaluation Begins To Shift Faculty/Staff Email To The Cloud

o Office365 – In this fiscal year, USU will migrate employee e-mail and calendaring accounts

to the cloud using Microsoft’s Office365 service. This will increase employee mailbox sizes

25 times and reduce expense (by eliminating local server and storage hardware.) Microsoft’s

solution was chosen as it is the least disruptive change to employees who are already familiar

with Microsoft Outlook’s scheduling and other functionality.

New Reporting And Data Analysis System

o Argos – We are implementing a new platform to facilitate better analysis and reporting on

institutional (Banner) data which will facilitate better distributed discovery and decision

making across the USU system.

Paper Processes Rapidly Shifting To Online Systems

o ServiceNOW – Mentioned in earlier updates this “workflow” or “business process

management” service and team is now delivering. We have dedicated two full time employees

to get USU processes online securely and efficiently. Processes already converted include:

Employee Leave, Key Requests, Grade Change, Change of Major, Refunds/Records

adjustment requests, and Late Drops/Current Semester Verification processes. Many more are

in the pipe: from Veteran’s Resource Office and charitable giving processes, to fee waivers,

tuition reduction, and general ed. petition requests.

Banner (ERP) Systems Upgrades Continue

o Banner XE – With the successful release of an entirely new student registration system this

Fall, upgrades to other components of Banner continue, including the addition of a new

Student Advising Profile component which enables Academic Advisors to see all relevant

student information and academic history in one place, as well as providing a notes function

to document and communicate conversations with students. HR and Finance modules are

the next components to be upgraded over the next 6 months.

Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

Noelle E. Cockett, Executive Vice President and Provost [email protected] • 435-797-1167

8 January 2016

Events, Actions, or Issues Since the Last Trustee’s Meeting Department of Wildland Resources professor Rich Etchberger has been named the 2015 Carnegie Professor of the Year for the state of Utah. Dr. Etchberger was presented the award during a ceremony on November 19, 2015 in Washington, D.C., and was recognized locally at Utah State University on December 10th. Dr. Etchberger pioneered the wildlife science bachelor’s degree at the USU Uintah Basin Campus which provided a career pathway for local, often non-traditional students. Graduates from his program influence Bureau of Land Management activities and policies in the Basin area. He is also credited with helping to balance environmental health with economic growth in the Basin. Dr. Amy Wilson-Lopez, assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, has recently been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award. This five-year, $802,184 grant will support her research examining factors that foster low-income Latino middle school students' engineering design thinking in literacy-infused technology and engineering classrooms. Associate professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Sean Johnson received a prestigious $1.356M five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct studies of selected molecules that are important to the characterization of genes. Johnson’s research delves into the fundamental structure and function of a protein critical for human life. His efforts, which provide critical research learning opportunities for undergraduates and high-level projects for graduate students, support efforts aimed at understanding and preventing national health challenges, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Corey Christiansen, assistant professor in the Department of Music, has recently performed at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival/University of Idaho, Synergy Jazz Foundation/Drake University, Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and Wake Forest University. His performances and recordings have resulted in his inclusion in several books about important guitarists including The Great Guitarists (Scott Yanow, Hal Leonard), The New Face of Jazz (Cicily Janus, Billboard Books), and Voices in Jazz Guitar (Bruce Barth, Mel Bay Publications). Furthermore, Jazz Guitar Online listed USU as one of the top 25 schools to study jazz guitar in its November issue. Dr. Layne Coppock, associate professor in the Department of Environment and Society and Utah Agricultural Experiment Station researcher, received the 2015 Scientific Award for Excellence from the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) in October. The project recognized was a blend of research, outreach, informal education and training that led thousands of pastoralists to empower themselves and form self-help groups that saved money, invested wisely in a variety of economic development activities, and improved risk management in their households, transforming destitute communities in Africa. In collaboration with the President’s Office, University Advancement, and the Quinney College of Natural Resources, the Moab/Southwest Region has successfully developed a relationship with David Bonderman, who has agreed to make a $250,000 unrestricted donation to USU. The Bondermans maintain a residence in Moab and are committed to helping advance program development at the USU Moab campus and within the Quinney College of Natural Resources.

The University Libraries is currently exhibiting “Books/Lives: Every Book Has a Story,” a student-curated exhibition prepared by professor Alexa Sand's manuscript studies class in conjunction with Special Collections faculty. The exhibition, located in the Library's Hatch Room, features a collection of manuscripts and early printed books drawn from Library holdings, including several books of hours, an Ethiopic Gospel, and Albrecht Dürer’s work on human proportion, among other treasures from the 13th through the 17th century. In addition, the students presented at a symposium hosted in the Library on November 20, 2015. The exhibit will be open through the end of January 2016. The USU Brigham City Classroom and Student Services Building ribbon cutting and open house took place on December 2, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. A luncheon was held for state and local government officials, donors, and university dignitaries. Following the luncheon, approximately 700 attendees attended an open house with self-guided tours of the new building. The building was also part of a Community Home Show on December 5th with an additional 200 people touring the building. This building provides state-of-the-art classrooms and study areas for the more than 1,000 students currently enrolled at USU Brigham City while preparing for an expected doubling of enrollment over the next decade. The USU Honors Program hosted its 40th Annual Last Lecture event on October 31, 2015. Honors students selected professor Fee Busby from the Department of Wildland Resources in the Quinney College of Natural Resources as this year’s outstanding professor. Over 200 people attended his presentation entitled “Make a Difference: It’s Our Only Hope.” The College of Engineering has seen an increase in the number of degrees awarded of almost 12% from academic year 2014 to academic year 2015. The college attributes this growth to increased retention efforts, including increased student involvement in co-curricular activities and student access to tutors, informed advisors, and peer mentors. These recruitment and retention efforts continue to help address the workforce needs of the state of Utah. Dr. Jeannie Johnson, assistant professor in the department of Political Science, hosted the Scoping Future Nuclear Proliferation: Applying Emerging Trends on Socio-Cultural Modelling and Analysis to Forecast Future WMD Policy Conference in Rome, Italy, November 12-13, 2015 with the NATO Defense College. The conference drew some of the top scholars in the field to examine weapons of mass destruction questions for Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art hosted an international symposium on November 16, 2015 titled Then & Now; Australian Aboriginal Painting of the Western Desert. More than 200 people attended the event, including many USU students. Presenters included the leading scholars and collectors of Australian aboriginal paintings from Australian National University, University of Virginia, New York University and collectors from New York City and Miami. Dr. Wayne Wurtsbaugh, professor in the Department of Watershed Sciences, has been elected to the inaugural class of ASLO Fellows. The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography initiated this program to honor ASLO members who have advanced the aquatic sciences via their exceptional contributions to the benefit of the society and its publications, meetings, and other activities. Dr. Wurtsbaugh will be honored at the association meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in June 2016. The Office of Global Engagement, in partnership with the International Student Council, the Indian Student Association, and the USU Admissions Office hosted a variety of events for the annual International Education Week in November. This U.S. Department of State and Department of Education national initiative was created to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. More than 1,200 students & community members participated in festivities that included an Around the World Family Night, Diwali (Celebration of Light), and a guest presentation by Dr. Jeannie Johnson.

USU Extension Highlights for the Board of Trustees – January 2016 USU Awarded $7.6 Grant for Fatherhood Education

USU was recently awarded a $7.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Family Assistance. The grant will be distributed over a five-year period and will fund relationship and fatherhood education programs. Brian Higginbotham, USU Extension associate vice president and professor in the FCHD Department, will direct the project. Funding will help provide the Utah Healthy Marriage Handbook to couples applying for marriage licenses and to high schools that offer adult roles and responsibilities courses. “Love Notes,” a research-based curriculum, will be provided to youth in detention facilities, alternative high schools and the Youth in Custody program. Youth will receive eight hours of instruction in areas such as decision making, conflict management, communication and recognizing abusive and unhealthy behaviors. Classes will be taught by USU Extension educators in many locations in Utah. USU Extension has been providing relationship education for nearly 10 years and has served more than 20,000 individuals.

USU First Utah School to Join Campaign to Solve Hunger Utah State University recently became the first college in Utah to join an initiative that unites universities to work toward increasing food security. The Presidents United to Solve Hunger (PUSH) campaign provides university presidents and students with resources they need to help commit their universities to a food-and-nutrition-secure world. Many research and outreach efforts related to hunger issues are already in place at USU, including USU Extension’s Food $ense program, which provides nutrition education to lower income families and offers a variety of classes to expand participants’ knowledge of nutrition, budgeting, cooking, food safety and physical activity. The program connects participants with the knowledge and skills they need for continual access to safe and healthy foods. The PUSH campaign could allow students more internships, undergraduate research and international opportunities related to solving hunger issues through all disciplines. USU Extension Awarded Grant for Youth Mental Health

USU Extension in Davis County was recently awarded a $315,700 federal grant to train adults to provide mental health support to youth through the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) program. The grant comes from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency. The grant will be distributed over a three-year period, and Zuri Garcia, USU Extension assistant professor will direct the project where adults in Davis County will receive training to help them detect and respond to mental illness in local youth ages 12-18. The public education program introduces adult participants to the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems and builds an understanding of the importance of early intervention. Through the grant, programs and events will be implemented to reduce the stigma often associated with mental health concerns. The project is advised by Davis HELPS, the local coalition addressing suicide prevention, which is Davis County’s number one health priority for 2014 through 2018.

College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences Highlights for Board of Trustees – Jan. 2016 USU Agriculture Programs Ranked #1 In November, USU’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences was ranked the top school in the nation for students pursuing careers in agriculture-related fields.

Campus Explorer, an online service that assists more than 30 million students a year with college planning, ranked colleges based on tuition prices and resources for agriculture majors. The ranking also cited USU’s ability to award more scholarships to agriculture students than any other agriculture program. This year, USU’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences awarded $461,888 in scholarships with 363 students receiving support. Other highly ranked schools included Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Purdue University and Montana State University. Included in the rankings were tuition comparisons, with USU costs for resident tuition coming in $11,000 to $20,000 less per semester than the other top three schools.

AG Education Major is FFA Regional Vice President Agricultural education major Sarah Draper has been selected by the national Future Farmers of America as the organization’s vice president for the western region. A native of Corinne, Draper made presentations and handled rounds of interviews at the National FFA Conference to emerge as the pick to lead the region. She has been involved with FFA since her high school days, achieving leadership positions at the state level before running for national office. Her new position will involve more than 300 days of travel in the coming year. “My goal is to not only influence members and help motivate them but also let them see the potential that they have and the opportunities that are available to them in the FFA,” Draper said. “From an industry standpoint, as a whole, I want to promote agriculture and help bridge the disconnect between consumers and producers and promote agriculture literacy.”

FFA has 600,000 student members in roughly 7,700 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

125 Years of Data Collection Honored by National Weather Service The National Weather Service recently honored the Utah Climate Center for 125 years of daily weather data collection and reporting. While some of the tools have certainly changed in more than a century, manual readings done by volunteers are the product of the national network of volunteer observers. The data are crucial in building forecasts and climate models and few stations have such a long and consistent history. Observers have been recording weather data at USU since shortly after the university was founded, providing important information for the school’s agricultural research.

FACULTY SENATE REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 2016 Submitted on behalf of Ronda Callister, President of the Faculty Senate The Utah State University Faculty Senate held it regularly scheduled meetings November 2, and December 7, 2015. EVENTS, ACTIONS OR ISSUES SINCE THE LAST TRUSTEES MEETING: The Faculty Senate accepted the annual reports from the following University and Faculty Senate Committees and Councils: Faculty Evaluation Committee, Athletics Council USUSA Report, Retention and Student Success. Faculty Forum was held November 9, 2015. KEY ISSUES AND ACTION ITEMS: • 405.8.3(1) Change code to allow for Presidential exceptions to external reviewers when teaching is

the major role assignment. • 401.4.3(4) and 402.3.1 Code change to allow term faculty to be counted among the number of

faculty members for purposes of apportioning Faculty Senate members.

The Faculty Senate approved education policy actions as follows: • Two hundred and twenty-four requests for course actions.

• A request from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to discontinue the emphasis

in the Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

• A request from the Department of Family, Consumer and Human Development to discontinue the Early Childhood Development Associate of Arts degree at USU Eastern.

• A request from the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education to offer an Associate of

Science degree in Agricultural Science.

• A request from the Department of Music to create a Minor in Music Studies.

• A request from the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer the Bachelor of Arts degree in International Agribusiness and the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness to The American Campus (TAC) in Flic en Flac, Mauritius.

• A request from the Provost to offer a Certificate of Completion in General Education.

• A request from the School of Accountancy in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business to offer an

executive-level Master of Accounting (EMAcc) program.

• A request from the Department of Management in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business to offer a Technical Sales Management Minor.

• A request from the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of

Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Digital Design Certificate of Proficiency.

• A request from the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to add a Technology and Engineering Education Minor.


Agriculture and Applied Sciences to change the name of the existing Certificate of Completion in Accounting Information Systems to Professional Bookkeeping.


Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Web Business Certificate of Proficiency.

• A request from the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Professional Bookkeeping Certificate of Proficiency.

• The following courses or syllabi were approved:

o ARTH-4310 o ARTH-4410 o MUSC-3785 o PHYS-2210 o THEA-1000

• A motion to change graduation credits in Intensive English courses CURRENTLY UNDER DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION: • 405.12.1 Review of Faculty annual review procedures. • 405.12 College Faculty appeals Committee.

• 405.6.2(2) and 405.8.2 Promotion Advisory Committee to improve clarity and specificity.

UPCOMING EVENTS, ACTIONS AND ISSUES: • Establish a College Faculty Appeals Committee for resolving disputes about committee formation

for post tenure review. • Revise to clarify the confusing and ambiguous sections of code on promotion.

• Establish an Ombudsman position for informal assistance with conflict and dispute resolution and

ideally reduce grievances.

Office of State and Federal Relations 1 Neil Abercrombie Director of Government Relations [email protected] 435-797-0257 December 18, 2015 Governor Herbert’s FY2017 Budget Utah State Budget Update In early December Governor Herbert presented his $14.8 billion budget. The budget focused on funding a number of public and higher education needs. The biggest increase is a proposed 4.75 percent increase in the Weight Pupil Unit (WPU) for public education ($130 million). The Governor also proposed the following for higher education:

• 2.75% compensation increase • USHE access and affordability initiative -- $9.2M • USHE market demand initiative -- $5M • USHE performance funding initiative -- $5.5M ($3.5M one-time and $2M on-going)

USHE 2016-17 Budget Priorities

1. Compensation – 3% performance based compensation ($32.3 million) 2. “Access and Affordability” -- $9.2 million

a. Increase number of Utahns accessing higher education 3. “Market Demand Programs” -- $10 million

a. Includes $6m for graduate initiative at Utah and USU 4. Performance funding -- $15 million 5. Statewide programs -- $10.5 million

a. Enhanced cyber security b. Regents’ Scholarship

2016 Legislative Preview Consensus revenue numbers for 2016-17:

• $180 million of one-time • $380 million in new, ongoing revenue for FY 2017

o EAC in December voted to move $53m of ongoing to Capital Improvements. Big ticket funding items the state will address (in addition to 300+ other funding requests):

o Public education enrollment growth -- $90m ongoing o Weighted Pupil Unit, 1% = $27m – Governor recommended 4.75% o Medicaid inflation/utilization -- $39m ongoing and $18m onetime o State/Higher Ed salary, 1% = $18m – Governor recommended 2.75% o State/Higher Ed benefits -- $18m o Prison construction (defer bonding) -- $118m o Tourism Marketing Performance Fund -- $6m ongoing


Potential one-time costs: o $100+m in higher education building requests

o $42.8m – Salt Lake Community College o $30m – Utah Valley Performing Arts building o $8m – SUU Business Building o $59m – USU Science Building

o $35-$40m for raining day fund o $118m for prison relocation (defer bond)

Anticipated Discussion Items for Higher Education Appropriations

1. Graduate initiative 2. Performance based funding 3. Capital facilities building formula 4. Tuition increases 5. USTAR 6. Pathways to completion 7. UCAT governance

Top Priorities for USU

• Science Building funding -- $59m • Graduate education funding -- $6m ongoing (split with University of Utah) • USU Extension Water Initiative • USTAR reform • Performance funding

Key Dates for 2016 Utah Legislative Session

o January 15th – USHE preview event (2:00pm at Board of Regents office) o January 20th – USU Legislative Preview (6:00pm Kaysville Botanical Center) o January 25th – first day of the legislative session o January 28th – Undergraduate research posters on the Hill

Vice President for Advancement & Commercialization Name: Robert T. Behunin, PhD E-mail: [email protected] Date: December 15, 2015 Innovation and Commercialization Services

• Currently working on 20+ different commercialization projects. • Formalized partnership with Clark Entrepreneurship Center (Mike Glauser)

supporting and funding student internships. Students are now nearing the completion of their work on commercialization projects from this semester.

• Working with College of Agriculture and a private partner to solve waste water technology problem.

• Working with industry expert Mike Zackrison to evaluate and package a suite of educational technology software tools that have been developed in the AIS department. An LLC is in the process of being established and negotiations with initial customers/partners (University of Central Florida, University of Utah, and Colorado State University) are beginning to take place.

• Working with Photorithm (a USU technology licensee) to help validate product-market fit and establish a commercialization plan.

• BASF is now conducting a phase two field study trial of K20 in three countries. • K20 licensee Baicor has been awarded a phase one SBIR/STTR through NSF to

study antifungal synergy with field applications and to develop scale up processes to improve production.

• Currently implementing a commercialization plan for our transgenic hamster models of human disease.

• Working to submit an NIH SBIR/STTR proposal for applications of spider silk as a coating for catheters.

• In discussions with BD on applications of spider silk in medical devices. • Spider silk continues its partnership with Lonza to enhance the production yield

of synthetic spider silk. • The spider silk scale up facility is operational and is now being used to produce

large quantities of spider silk. • We’ve engaged Phil Grimm as an EIR and industry expert to accelerate the

commercialization of spider silk. • Technology Holdings has entered into a phase two SBIR contract with the

department of defense to evaluate the spider silk technology’s use as a high performance fabric.

• WAVE a USU spin out company has completed another round of financing of which the majority of the company was acquired by an investor in California.

• Several ongoing conversations with industry partners who are interested in joining SELECT and utilizing the Electric Vehicle Roadway and Test Track Facility for a fee as well as R&D contracts.

• Launched a new Innovation and Commercialization Services website.

• Updated/Created non-confidential summaries of all of our available technologies and posted them to our website.

• In the past 6 months we’ve filed 11 new patents, had 6 patents issued, and have issued 7 licenses.

• Licensing royalty for FY16 through December 4th is $546,134.88. Innovation Campus

• Vivint is a new tenant on Innovation Campus currently leasing significant space in existing buildings. Vivint also has plans to break ground on a new 50,000 sq.ft. building on Innovation Campus.

• New USURF facility is in the planning process, the architectural design is currently well underway.

Regional Development

• Uintah Basin Ozone Study and modeling activities are proceeding.

Professional Employees Association PEA President: Todd Hugie Telephone: (435) 797-2638 E-Mail: [email protected] Date: December 14, 2015 Events, Actions, or Issues since last Trustee’s Meeting PEA Committee held the annual Winter Social for PEA employees, December 2, 2016 Raised money at the Winter Social for the PEA scholarship fund Presented the award for PEA Employee of the Quarter (July - September) PEA Committee met with President Albrecht and discussed our goals and support for USU legislative priorities Attended UHESA (Higher Education Staff Association) in Price Utah Upcoming Events, Activities, or Issues • Select and present Employee of the Quarter (October - December) • PEA Committee members support and attendance of UHESA Day at the Capital

on January 28, 2016 • Continued discussion and research on combining the two staff associations at

Utah State University into one staff association


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Media Highlights (November – December 9, 2015):

Russian educators want to replicate USU autism program – Herald Journal – November 4, 2015

A group of Russian educators and other officials are getting a firsthand look at Utah State University’s ASSERT autism program to learn best practices for establishing an early childhood intervention preschool in their country. The delegation traveled to Logan thanks to support from the Naked Heart Foundation, a Russian charity that works to support children with disabilities. For two weeks, they’ll be attending seminars and working with children in the intensive preschool program with Autism Support Services: Education, Research and Training (ASSERT), located within USU’s Center for Persons with Disabilities.

Millions in grants to USU's College of Education – Cache Valley Daily – November 9, 2015

A new $7.6 million five-year grant to build relationship skills for youth in juvenile detention facilities is the latest of $13 million in funding for five different projects in Utah State University’s Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. “That’s a really exciting project for at-risk youth,” said the Dean of the College, Dr. Beth Foley. “Many students who are troubled haven’t grown up with really good realized examples of healthy relationships. … The Aggies Elevated program began in the fall of 2014, offering higher education to students with intellectual disabilities. Now it has received $1.1 million in support from the Office of Postsecondary Education in the US Department of Education. “We really are excited about this program, it is the only one of its kind in Utah because it offers residential options to students with disabilities. They live on campus, live in the dorms. They work with peer mentors and they’re developing academic skills and going into internships so they can learn different career options and where their talents are. And they’re also getting the advantage of all the social relationships that develop in college.”

$1.5M gift to support new professorship at USU's School of Accountancy – Desert News – November 10, 2015

James and Bonnie Quigley, with added support from the Deloitte Foundation, have created a $1.5 million professorship at Utah State University’s School of Accountancy in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. “The School of Accountancy is most appreciative and proud

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of Jim and Bonnie, and we also express gratitude to Deloitte and the Deloitte Foundation,” Larry Walther, head of the School of Accountancy, said in a prepared statement. The Quigleys, who are USU alums, said the university “opened the door of opportunity for us, and we are delighted to say ‘thank you’ with this gift. We hope and believe that USU will continue to provide bright futures for its graduates.”

USU awarded $7.6 million grant for fatherhood education – Deseret News – November 13, 2015

Utah State University has been awarded a $7.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Family Assistance to fund relationship and fatherhood education programs. The grant will be distributed over a five-year period. Brian Higginbotham, USU Extension associate vice president and professor in

the College of Education and Human Services, will direct the project. … “This new grant will build on our past successes, strong partnerships with state agencies and research-based programs,” he said. “The funding will help provide the Utah Healthy Marriage Handbook to couples applying for marriage licenses and to high schools that offer adult roles and responsibilities courses. In addition, we will serve at-risk youth who have not historically been a focus of our services.”

Top 59 local companies to work for in Utah – Desert News – November 18, 2015

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USU opens long-awaited Aggie Recreation Center – Herald Journal – November 19, 2015

Admittedly a fitness buff, Utah State University senior Sarah Klepich had tried just about every type of fitness equipment offered in the new Aggie Recreation Center by mid-afternoon of the facility's grand opening Thursday. “I love the rec center; I think we've been needing this space for a long time,” said Klepich, who was invited to a soft opening of the state-of-the-art $30 million facility earlier this week. “I love all of the colors; I love how open it is; there's so much to do, all of these little nooks and crannies.” Klepich ran around the indoor track and on the treadmills on the second floor, lifted weights on the first floor; the only thing she hadn't tried was the rock wall — the only wall of its kind in Cache Valley.

Utah State University Named Top College for Agriculture Majors – Utah State Today – November 19, 2015

Utah State University was recently ranked as the top school in the nation for students pursuing careers in agriculture-related fields. Campus Explorer, an online service that assists more than 30 million students a year with college planning, ranked colleges based on tuition prices and ability to provide resources for agriculture majors. The ranking also cited USU’s ability to award more scholarships to agriculture students than any other agriculture program. This year, USU’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences awarded $461,888 in scholarships with 363 students receiving this scholarship help. Other highly ranked schools included Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Purdue University and Montana State University. Included in the rankings were tuition comparisons, with USU costs for resident tuition coming in $11,000 to $20,000 less per semester than the other top three schools. According to Ken White, dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, the college focuses on preparing students for real careers while remaining affordable. “The key to our college’s success comes from the value offered by an education here,” White said. “With a legacy of award-winning faculty, plenty of undergraduate research and a diverse range of academic offerings, it’s not surprising that our college continues to be nationally ranked.”

Wildlife science professor is USU's 14th Carnegie awardee – Idaho State Journal – November 20, 2015

A wildland resources professor at Utah State University-Uintah Basin has been named the 2015 Carnegie Professor of the Year for the state of Utah, the first professor from a USU regional campus to receive the honor. Rich Etchberger was presented the award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education during a ceremony Nov. 19 in Washington, D.C., USU announced in a news release this week.

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Sponsored by CASE and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Carnegie Professor of the Year has the claim of being the only national program to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring. In an interview by phone from his Washington, D.C., hotel prior to the Carnegie reception, Etchberger said he was excited and proud to be the first professor from a USU regional campus to receive the award. “We work really hard, and, as much as this award benefits me, it’s a great endorsement of the work we’re doing out here,” Etchberger said.

USU, other entities open SLC Refugee and Training Center – Herald Journal – November 21, 2015

Utah State University helped open a new refugee education and training center earlier this month in Salt Lake City. Gov. Gary Herbert, First Lady Jeanette Herbert and representatives from the refugee community, USU, Salt Lake Community College and the Department of Workforce Services toured the newly opened Utah Refugee Education and Training Center at the SLCC Meadowbrook Campus on Nov. 10. “I feel like it was a home run. It was a great day,” said Gerald Brown, director of the Utah Refugee Services Office, a division of DWS. “It went better than I had ever dared hope.” USU Provost Noelle Cockett, who attended, said it “provided a richness” to give back to these people. "It was one of those moments of celebration, and I was so proud that USU was contributing and contributing very significantly," Cockett said. Cockett suggested the collaboration the education and training center provides could be a model for other states. Salt Lake City is one of 25 cities in the U.S. where refugees are resettled. Though they are free to move wherever they like, and there is a sizable population in Cache County, the majority of those in Utah stay in the Salt Lake Valley.

Utah home to 'most impressive' historic college campuses in U.S. – KSL News – November 28, 2015

Ties to pivotal eras in history, architectural character and exceptional mountain views are just some of the traits that make Utah's universities some of the "most impressive" historic college campuses in the nation. That's according to a recent ranking by College Value Online, an organization that seeks to help students across the country select the college that best suits their needs and interests. Ahead of notable historical institutions such as Yale, Cornell and Princeton, the University of

Utah ranked seventh on the list, and Utah State University topped them all. "It's good to see two Utah schools in there," said Tim Vitale, spokesman for Utah State University. "It is highly rewarding to see us ranked with so many other beautiful places in the nation. We're proud to see we're up there with the best of them."

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Physicists Create "Urine Black Holes" To Solve the Splashback Problem – Gizmodo – November 27, 2015

Good news for khaki-clad men plagued by speckled staining of their trousers from urine splash back: physicists may have found the optimal splash-suppressing design for a urinal insert, thereby creating a “urine black hole.” Urine gets in, but it can’t get back out. “Since the mid-19th century, both enlisted and fashion-conscious owners of khaki trousers have been plagued by undesired speckle patterns resulting from splash back while urinating.” So begins the abstract for recent work in urine splash dynamics by Tadd Truscott, director of Utah State University’s

Splash Lab, and his graduate student, Randy Hurd. Hurdpresented their results earlier this week at a meeting of the American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics in Boston.

6 Utah colleges offer sex assault prevention course online – The Washington Times – November 27, 2015

Six colleges in Utah are offering an online course designed to prevent campus rapes by teaching students how to spot threatening behavior by possible offenders and better understand what constitutes consent. Most of the schools are in their first or second year of using the program that enables schools to follow new federal requirements to do more to prevent campus sexual assaults. The two-hour course includes videos and slides about common scenarios that play out on campuses, The Salt Lake Tribune reported Wednesday. The program, called Haven, is a required course for incoming students at Westminster College, Utah State University and Southern Utah University.

USU becomes first Utah school to join campaign to solve hunger – Cache Valley Daily – December 6, 2015

Utah State University recently became the first college in Utah to join an initiative that unites universities to work toward increasing food security. The Presidents United to Solve Hunger (PUSH) campaign provides university presidents and students with resources they need to help commit their universities to a food-and-nutrition-secure world. Many research and outreach efforts related to hunger issues are already in place at USU, including USU Extension’s Food $ense program. The Food $ense program provides nutrition

education to lower income families. Food $ense offers a variety of classes to expand participants’ knowledge of nutrition, budgeting, cooking, food safety and physical activity. The program connects participants with the knowledge and skills they need for continual access to safe and healthy foods.

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USU Extension professor awarded $1 Million for nutrition education research – Cache Valley Daily – December 9, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Service recently awarded $1 million to Carrie Durward, Utah State University Extension nutrition specialist and assistant professor of nutrition, dietetics and food sciences, for research on improving nutrition education for low-income families. The money will fund the first year of a three-year project with an anticipated total award of $1.6 million. Funding comes from the USDA’s Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of Excellence program, established through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Durward said her study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of USDA’s nutrition education efforts through the EFNEP and SNAP-Ed programs. “These programs work to improve healthy food purchasing and dietary behavior in low-income Americans,” she said. “The research will improve USDA’s ability to create, evaluate and maintain effective nutrition education programs.” Brian Higginbotham, USU Extension associate vice president said the research will lead to more effective educational programs, which in turn will help participants make healthier food and lifestyle choices.

Vice President for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Name: Mark R. McLellan Telephone: 797-1180 Email: [email protected] Date: November - December 2015 Events, Actions or Issues Since Last Trustee’s Meeting: • Proposed USU Policy Revisions

o Policy # 337: Health and Safety Policy (In process) o Policy # 584: Human Participants in Research (In process) o Future related policy work driven by changes in federal policy:

Open Access to Publications USU Research Data Public Access Obligations

• Laboratory Safety Task Force (Mark to recap discussion at APLU)

o APLU & AAU Universities coming together to commit to a safer campus learning environment o Utah State State University and University of Tennessee in the fore front o Timing: Spring 2016 call for action on part of all universities. o Aim: Change the fundamental campus culture to put student and employee safety as an even

higher priority. o USU Approach: Personal Accountabilty Campus-wide (Students, teaching, research, auxiliaries,

shops, etc). Hazard assessment followed by safety actions. New safety communication and action structure based upon representative governance from unit to parent unit to university level safety committee.

• TEDxUSU 2015 Recap

o TEDxUSU 2015 Recording Session – 7 live cameras, live audience of 400, wonderful presentations including the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s Chief Scientist

o Partnership between Caine College of the Arts and the Office of Research & Graduate Studies o Theme was “Duality” – USU’s fourth annual production of TEDx o Presenters: Luciana Borio (FDA), Michael Bingham (Mtn Crest High School), Mark Damen (USU

Faculty), Rob Gillies/Rob Davies (USU Faculty), Beth Fauth (USU Faculty), Lynne McNeill (USU Faculty), Salf Mahamane (USU Graduate Student), Vonda Jump (USU Faculty), Johan Du Toit (USU Faculty)

• Office of Research and Graduate Studies

1) Continued implementation of the new Kuali-Coeus software to replace aging proposal submission software – Activation date: Oct 19.

2) Training for Research Faculty (TRF) (November 11) “Lessons Learned in DC: How to Maximize my Proposal Chances – Working with Funding

Agencies” 3) Quarterly USURF Board Meeting (November 12) 4) APLU Annual Meeting – Indianapolis, IN (November 14-16)

APLU - CRPGE Laboratory Safety Task Force Bi-monthly teleconferences


5) Quarterly FDA Science Board Advisory Meeting – Washington, D.C. (November 17-18) FDA Science Board bi-monthly teleconferences

6) NAREEE bi-monthly teleconferences 7) Meeting and collaboration with VP for Research at U of U, Tom Parks (November) 8) Graduate Research Training Series (GRTS) (November 18)

“3 Tips to Create Lasting Impressions ” 9) Research Council (November 19) 10) Council of Graduate Schools Annual Meeting – Seattle, WA (Dec. 2-4) 11) Competed the RGS full risk analysis student of RGS related issues.

Future Events, Actions, or Issues: • Training for Research Faculty (TRF) – “Making Tenure & Promotion” - (Feb. 17) • Training for Research Faculty (TRF) – “Broader Impacts for Grantsmanship” - (Mar. 16) • Graduate Research Training Series (GRTS) – “Graphics that really communicate” - (Jan. 20) • Graduate Research Training Series (GRTS) – “Making the Library work for you” - (Feb. 24) • Graduate Research Training Series (GRTS) – “PPT & Poster Presentations” - (Mar. 23) • Council of Graduate Schools in Seattle (Dec. 2-4) • Sunrise Session/SLC featuring Regan Zane, USTAR Professor, College of Engineering (Jan. 29) • EPSCoR Executive Committee Meeting, SLC – University of Utah (Jan. 29)

TEDxUSU 2015

Main Takeaways

• Campus YTD research awards are tracking 12% behind last year’s record high award amount.

• The College of Engineering leads all campus units in awards (87) and proposals (79).

• The College of Humanities and Social Sciences showed the largest % increase in awards YTD.

• USURF received a $20 M award from the Air Force.

• Research Expenditures are up by 5% and have increaed over the last 3 fiscal years. USU continues to climb in national rankings.

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Notable New Grants FY 2016 Quarter 2

STARS! GEAR UP

PIs: Jim Dorward and Eric Packenham

Dept: School of Teacher Education and Leadership

Source: US Department of Education

Amount: $16,439,200 awarded in annual increments of $2,366,400. An additional $16,439,200 in cost share funds support the project.

This project represents a partnership between USU, eight Utah school districts, two charter schools, and four community organizations to address the needs of low-income and at-risk students.

Multi-Disciplinary Methods for Effective, Sustainable, and Scalable Evaluations

PIs: Carrie Durward, Heidi Leblanc, and Mateja Savoie

Dept: Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences

Source: US Department of Agriculture

Amount: $1,000,000

This project will test two promising strategies to evaluate national nutrition programs that teach low-income Americans how to improve the quality of their diet while staying on a budget.

CAREER: The Geometry and Physics of Non-Semi-Simple Quantum Topology

PI: Nathan Geer

Dept: Mathematics and Statistics

Source: National Science Foundation

Amount: $450,193

This NSF CAREER award uses the unique properties of re-normalized quantum invariants to gain new insights into well-known topology problems.

Total Research Expenditures 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

USU total expenditures (in millions)

$149.2 $174.2 $157.4 $158.4 $164.9

Rank among all instutions (632 total)

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Rank among public institutions (395 total)

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Rank among Regents Peers (11 total)

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Funding Sources FY16 YTD (Nov.)

Utah State University Sponsored Awards Report - FY 2016, Quarter 2

Federal 65%National Sci. Fndtn. $11.8 M

Health & Human Srvs. $3.5M

Dept. of Agriculture $8.5 M

Dept. of Education $8.5M

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Science $11.4 M

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Engineering $6.2 M

Natural Resources $5.1 M

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Utah State University Sponsored Proposal Breakdown

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STUDENT SERVICES

Name: James D. Morales Telephone: 797-9250 e-mail: [email protected] Date: December 9, 2015 Focus of Student Services As a standard part of this report, a page will be included providing updates on enrollment and recruitment activities. The first page of this report will focus on programs and activities relating to the efforts being provided by the many outstanding and supportive departments within the Division of Student Services. Department Reports Student Orientation and Transition Services Student Orientation and Transition Services was created in fall 2013 to assist incoming students and their parents with the transition to college, and to provide support for students taking a leave of absence from the university. The office combines the following programs:

• Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) • USU 1010 Connections (First-Year Experience Course) • A-Team Peer Mentors • Parent Programs • Leave of Absence and Deferral • Aggie Passport

Updates In fall 2012 a Connections faculty advisory committee was established to provide direction to the USU 1010 course. In the past three years, the curriculum has been completely revamped, instructor applications increased nearly 100 percent, and course enrollment has grown by 35% (600 additional students per year). In summer 2014, SOTS began managing the orientation program for new international students. A new program coordinator was hired to provide individualized support and orientation for new international students. Several pilot programs were put in place and the development of the international orientation is ongoing. In fall 2015, the office partnered with regional campus staff to provide common orientation objectives across the USU system, as well as an A-Team and SOAR program on the USU Eastern campus. Collaboration with regional campuses is ongoing. In fall 2014 the office contracted with VZ Orientation, an online orientation registration software that streamlined the process for managing SOAR registrations and new student deposits. It is hoped that eventually this system will integrate with a new early registration system being built by campus IT, as well as the new CRM software. Course Offerings One of the biggest challenges this past summer with the increased enrollment was having enough courses for the incoming students at SOAR. John Mortensen and the Provost’s Office did a wonderful job getting new general education sections available in time for on-campus orientation sessions, which went a long way in alleviating the problem. With enrollment projections for the coming years, it is hoped that funding can be found to make some of these offerings permanent, as well as to fund additional major-specific courses to accommodate the large number of students moving into the system.


Fall 2015 Recruitment Summary (Dec 7, 2015) Fall 2016 Undergraduate Admissions Applications (To Date)

*The spike in applications on the Blanding campus in 2015 was a result of applications being used as interest cards. This process has been refined to accurately reflect interested applicants. Note: Recruitment efforts have been combined across campuses for the first time this fall.

Apps New RFD Apps New RFD Apps New RFD Apps New RFD Apps New RFDFreshman 10,555 9,515 1,040 369 369 0 90 90 0 337 326 11 11,351 10,300 1,051 Resident 6,732 5,924 808 238 238 0 30 30 0 214 207 7 7,214 6,399 815 Nonresident 3,548 3,317 231 124 124 0 56 56 0 112 108 4 3,840 3,605 235 International 34 33 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 36 35 1 (Blank) 241 241 0 7 7 0 3 3 0 10 10 0 261 261 0

Transfer 440 383 57 8 7 1 2 2 0 52 36 16 502 428 74 Resident 161 129 32 3 2 1 1 1 0 28 18 10 193 150 43 Nonresident 230 205 25 5 5 0 1 1 0 22 16 6 258 227 31 International 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 (Blank) 45 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 47 47 0

TOTALS 10,995 9,898 1,097 377 376 1 92 92 0 389 362 27 11,853 10,728 1,125

Logan (Main) Eastern (Price) Eastern (Blanding) Regional Campus TOTALS

Note: “RFD” are student scheduled to return from deferment fall 2016. “Blank” are applications without a residency decision.

Fall 2015 Recruitment Review

In-State: Utah High School Tour Presentation Attendance: (2015 - 13,400+ versus 2014 - 13,200+)

Open Houses held in 8 areas: (Layton, Logan, Price, Provo, SLC, St. George, Tooele, Vernal)

Out-of-State: 13 states visited: (AZ, CA, CO, DC, HI, ID, IL, MT, NV, OR, TX, WA, WY)

17 Events held in areas in 11 different states: AZ - Phoenix ID - Boise, Idaho Falls TX - Dallas, HoustonCO - Denver IL - Chicago WA - SeattleDC - Washington, DC HI - Honolulu

NV - Reno, Las Vegas OR - Portland

CA - San Diego, Ontario, Anaheim, Sacramento

Spring 2016 Recruitment and Events • January to February- Transfer Open Houses- SLCC, Snow College, USU Eastern, WWCC • January to April- Idaho High School Tour and Follow Up Visits • January to March- USU & USUE Basketball games • January to April- Transfer Days (Jan 16, Feb 27, Mar 20, Apr 10) • January 16- Transfer Leadership Experience • January 22- Experience the Diversity of USU Eastern • February- Ambassador Selection • February 26- Hispanic Leadership Conference • February 27- Ultimate Aggie Experience (underage leadership conference) • March 18 – Experience the Leadership of USU Eastern • March 25- A-Day (admitted student day) • April- Scholarship Award Nights • April to May- Out-of-State Travel to CA & ID • June 13-16- USU Leadership Conference- expect 500-600 high school student government leaders

2016 2015 2014Logan (Main) 9,898 9,952 8,761Eastern (Price) 376 390 330Eastern (Blanding) 92 *314 11Regional Campus 362 N/A N/A

Total New Applications

Event 2015 2014 2013Open Houses (In-State) 8 5 5 Attendance 3,996 4,410 3,834 Scholarships Awarded 974 803 783Open Houses (Out-of-State) 17 17 17 Attendance 1,298 1,283 1,213 Scholarships Awarded 247 272 255On-Campus Events Multiple Multiple Multiple Logan Attendance 1,077 925 903 Price Attendance 72 90 104Campus Tours Daily Daily Daily Logan 2,670 2,201 2,365 Price 41 54 N/A

USU Eastern, December 2015 Blanding Campus Trucking/ Heavy Equipment Graduation: During the first week of December, seventeen Blanding students graduated with a Trucking certificate, and thirteen graduated with a Heavy Equipment certificate. Of the thirty completers, ninety percent were Native American students. These completers can expect high wages in growing transportation and construction industries. Purchase of Small Building, New Home for Trucking and Heavy Equipment in Blanding: In recent weeks, a small educational building that previously served as the headquarters of the Head Start Program in Blanding come onto the real estate market for sale, and USU Eastern moved quickly to purchase that building for $85k. The building has utilitarian instructional and office space, accessible parking, and is directly adjacent to the Campus’s southern boundary. It is planned that the building will be used to house the Trucking and Heavy Equipment program, relieving the College from rental expenditures of $6k per year. Architectural Design Award Given to New Price Building: Utah Construction & Design Magazine recently announced that the new Central Instruction Building on the Price Campus would be recognized as the Most Outstanding Small Higher Education Project. Student Support Services (SSS) Sets up Shop in Price and Blanding: In October, USU Eastern reported to Trustees on the receipt of two SSS grants, $1.7m over five years in Blanding, and $1.1m over five years in Price. At both campuses, SSS offices have opened their doors and welcomed the first set of students for Fall 2015. SSS will serve 140 Price Campus students and 200 Blanding students. Those served are low income, first generation or disabled students, and services include advising, tutoring and study helps. While most first-year programs struggle to get applicants equal to the number of students they are funded to serve, both campuses are expected to exceed their allotted numbers. Price Campus Extra-Curricular Programs, Debate and Rodeo Clubs, Find Success: On shoestring club budgets and with volunteer advisors/coaches, the newly formed USU Eastern Debate Club and Rodeo Club have each found success in their first semester. The Rodeo Club has competed in four rodeos, and two students are in the top five in the Region going into spring rodeos. For the Debate Club, policy debaters Rodrigo Leon and David Rawle made the quarterfinals of their second debate, and the club is set to host a tournament on campus in December. Progress on USU Eastern’s Completion Initiatives: Like other units at the University, USU Eastern has been focused on USHE’s completion initiatives, including the “fifteen to finish” goal (USU Eastern’s first-time students took on average one additional credit as compared to last year), graduation maps (many are

complete, others are in process), early math registration (a greater percentage of first-time students are enrolled in math as compared to last year). In addition to these System-led initiatives, USU Eastern has implemented a set of other unique initiatives that show success. The College has established a Price Campus Director of First-Year Programs. All first-time students were assigned a full-time faculty or staff mentor, who have met with students to help them navigate their first semester experience. At a number of data points, students who are slipping away are identified and given “intrusive advisement.” For example, students who fail to register for the spring term are identified and contacted. Over half of USU Eastern’s Faculty gave mid-term grades, and students whose mid-term grades are low are “intrusively advised.” These efforts, we believe, will increase students’ success and completion rates. USU Eastern Designated as New Satellite in Utah’s Rural Health Scholars (RHS) Program: The RHS program is an enhancement program that gives rural students opportunities in health education not otherwise available, including cultural immersion trips to job-shadow professionals in third-world health agencies, other trips and contacts with rural health agencies, and individual course enhancement activities. USU Eastern’s science faculty have applied and been accepted as a satellite of this program. Last year, USU Eastern sent two students on cultural immersion trips to Latin America, and in coming years, larger numbers of students will have similar enhancement activities. Price Campus Master Planning Nears Completion: During the past year, USU Eastern has conducted Price Campus master planning, in collaboration with architects and planners at CRSA, facilities professionals in Price and Logan, community residents and students, and a broad spectrum of employees at the Campus. The plan addresses the campus vision, the infrastructure and utilities, the existing and projected design guidelines, and sustainability. The plan projects phased development of 10-15 years, 30 years, and 50 years. Price Campus Automotive Program Performs Well, is Re-Accredited: Last spring, 25 of 26 students passed the National ASE End of Program Exam. On brake systems exam items, the institutional average score was in the top 10% of the nation, and several individual scores were in the top 1% nationally. On suspension steering and alignment exam items, the institutional average was in the top 20% of the nation, and several individual scores were also in the top 1% nationally. Also, the Automotive Program went through NATEF accreditation in mid-November and passed with several commendations.

Office of the Student Body President Trevor Olsen | (435) 757-5847 [email protected] USUSA Board of Trustees Report January 2015 President’s Cabinet Shoe Drive The USUSA President’s Cabinet held a Shoe Drive during the Fall 2015 semester. They received a total of 1,800 pairs of shoes. In return the group will receive about $600 that they will be using next semester for a service project on campus.

Science Week The College of Science held their Science Week November 2-7. They had a very positive week with many successful events, complete with funny yard signs promoting the college. The two most successful events were a science experiment demonstration on Thursday night and High Stakes Elemental Bingo on Friday night.

Diversity Week Diversity Week was held October 26-30. This was the most successful Diversity Week in years. There were many events that highlighted the different cultures that USU students are a part of. This was done through food, music, art, and activities. The most notable activities were the International Dessert Night on Monday and a reggae concert with artist Pati on Wednesday.

No Test Week Policy Revision The USUSA Academic Senate is putting a lot of effort into revising the current No-Test Week Policy, also known as Dead Week. The Senate has completed a survey to get student input and they are working with members of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee and the Educational Policies Committee to make sure the revised policy benefits students and faculty. Currently there is no grievance process in place if a faculty member does not follow the No-Test Week Policy. Every semester there are faculty members who do not follow the policy, so the new policy will include a grievance process for students to use if the policy is not followed.

Mental Health Action Campaign President Olsen has organized a USU Mental Health Working Group with departments from academics and student services that will plan events and info sessions to encourage students to act and make the world a better place for those suffering with mental health illnesses. These events will be part of the bigger Mental Health campaign which will run the first week of February. The USUSA President’s Cabinet will be working on planning small events to raise awareness about the campaign before it is launched.

Mascot Stampede Big Blue was recently sent to a Mascot Stampede in Steamboat, Colorado. The stampede included instructional sessions in the mornings and service in the afternoon with young children in the area. Our Spirit Squad coach received very positive feedback about Big Blue from the stampede organizers.

Office of the Student Body President Trevor Olsen | (435) 757-5847 [email protected] Stuff-A-Bus Every November the Val R. Christensen Service Center hosts a food drive called Stuff-A-Bus. Students go out to the community every Monday in November and collect food for the Cache Valley Food Bank. This year over 7,500 pounds of food was collected.

Festival of Trees The USUSA Traditions Director, Alex Aburto, hosted the USU Festival of Trees was held November 30 through December 4. Organizations from across campus decorated 45 trees. Students were able to vote for their favorite trees in three categories: People’s Choice, Most Aggies Spirit, and Most Decorative. After the week was over, the 45 trees were given to Bear River Head Start who then placed the trees in homes around the valley.

Heroes Not Victims USUSA Student Advocate VP, Ashley Waddoups, hosted an event called Heroes Not Victims that was created to bring awareness to Sexual Assault. Four heroes of sexual assault sat on the panel. Students attending the event were able to tweet their questions for the heroes. It was a great event that was very respectful, sensitive, and eye-opening. It was an opportune time for students to be vulnerable and support one another.

Aggie Radio Aggie Radio is waiting for approval from purchasing to hire a contracted engineer in order to move to an LPFM station by March 23, 2016. Upon approval from purchasing, Aggie Radio will begin to purchase equipment as their next step.

The Utah Statesman The Utah Statesman published their first ever “50 Most Influential People” article. People on the list were nominated by faculty, staff, and students. The Utah Statesman has also increased page views on their website by 107% this semester over the Spring 2015 semester.

Aggie BLUE Leadership Class Student who attended the Aggie BLUE Leadership Conference had the opportunity to sign up for a leadership course. The requirements for the course were to go to leadership sessions during the semester, service hours, and write a paper about how they have grown as leaders throughout the semester. Many great papers were turned in and the class as a whole completed 2,754.5 hours of service both on campus and in the community.

Hurd Rewards Program USUSA Athletics and Campus Recreation Vice President, Thomas Rogers, has worked tirelessly to create an incentive program to get more students to attend sporting events. Students get points for going to athletic events when their ID card is swiped. The student with the most amount of points at the end of the basketball season will get a free trip to the Mountain West Basketball Tournament.

Office of the Student Body President Trevor Olsen | (435) 757-5847 [email protected] State Capital Student Days USU will be taking students to the state capital to lobby on two occasions this year. The first will be for Higher Education Day on February 19 where higher education students from across the state will be there to lobby for statewide initiatives. The second is Aggie Ice Cream Day on February 16. This is one of the most famous days at the state capital. We take a group of students to hand out Aggie Ice Cream and also lobby for the university initiatives.

USU Student Fee Board The USU Student Fee Board will hold their first meeting on Wednesday, February 13. There will be 2-4 meetings where the USU Student Fee Board will hear requests for fee increases or new fees. They will meet on Wednesdays in January for as many weeks as needed.

USUSA Diversity Council To better represent marginalized and minority students at Utah State, the USUSA Organizations and Campus Diversity Vice President, Luis Armenta, is working to restructure his position to create a Diversity Council which will include leaders of minority and marginalized clubs and organizations on campus. Vice President Armenta believes this council will help future students in this office focus on diversity and inclusion at Utah State while getting more students involved.

Poetry and a Beverage National Recognition Poetry and a Beverage (Po-Bev) is one of the most popular events for students at Utah State. The event is held monthly and is centered around showcasing talents of students on campus. At every event there is a beverage and often treats for students to eat and drink while watching their peers present their talents. This year at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) conference, Po-Bev received the “Outstanding Campus Series” award.

Utah Student Association USUSA President, Trevor Sean Olsen, was recently appointed as the Utah Student Association (USA) President after the current president resigned. The body approved Brenton J. Hull, USUSA Administrative Assistant, to serve as the USA Chief of Staff.

USUSA Elections USUSA Elections for the 2016-2017 student officers will take place February 22-25. Students can start declaring candidacy on January 18. Many students have already started making plans and forming campaigns. The Elections Bylaws were reviewed and updated by the USUSA Executive Council after seeing proposals from the Elections Committee, chaired by the USUSA PR and Marketing Director, Madison Maners, and the USUSA Programming Vice President, Sawyer Hemsley.

Office of the Student Body President Trevor Olsen | (435) 757-5847 [email protected] Graduate Enhancement Award The Graduate Enhancement Award application process is currently being modified in order to diversify the portfolio of recipients. Traditionally, recipients have hailed from only three to four colleges while the others rarely receive an award. There will also be some research done to see how this award influence the success of students in hopes of expanding the award in the future.

Greek Life This Fall the USU Greek community welcomed a new colony to campus, Alpha Sigma Phi. The colony brings the community up to 10 chapters, 7 fraternities and 3 sororities. Development has begun on a five year strategic plan for the Greek system as a whole. The plan will address areas of recruitment, service hours, philanthropic money raised, academic standing and conduct violations.

Regional Campuses Last July coordination of Regional Campus (RC) Student Government was moved to the Student Involvement & Leadership Center under the direction of the Associate Director, Kevin Webb. The goal is to have more coordination between Logan student government and the RC campuses. An all USU student government retreat was held in August. The retreat allowed for students and staff to meet one another and learn more about how each organization operates.

Work is being done to bring clarity and consistency to RC student government operations. The Regional Campuses have spent this semester digging into their student fee accounts. They are exploring how these funds are being used to ensure the students’ money is being well spent.

ACTION AGENDA January 8, 2016

1. Department of Applied Economics (APEC) – Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and a Bachelor of Arts in International Agribusiness delivered in Mauritius

2. School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) – Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science

3. School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) – Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Design

4. School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) – Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping

5. School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) – Certificate of Proficiency in Web Business

6. School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) – Minor in Technology & Engineering Education

7. School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) – Name Change to Professional Bookkeeper (1-yr Certificate)

8. Department of Music (MUSIC) – Minor in Music Studies

9. School of Accountancy (ACCT) – Executive Master of Accounting degree

10. Department of Management (MGMT) – Minor in Technical Sales Management

11. Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development (FCHD) – Discontinue the Early Childhood Development Applied Associates degree at USU-Eastern

12. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) – Remove Emphasis in the current Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

13. Certificate in General Education

14. Review and Acceptance of the External Audit Reports

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and Bachelor of Arts degree in International Agribusiness delivered in Mauritius in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and Bachelor of Arts degree in International Agribusiness delivered in Mauritius.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and Bachelor of Arts degree in International Agribusiness delivered in Mauritius in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and Bachelor of Arts degree in International Agribusiness delivered in Mauritius, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will expand USU’s international reach by providing agricultural education in the African country of Mauritius, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and Bachelor of Arts degree in International Agribusiness delivered in Mauritius in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ Department of Applied Economics and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE

Program Request - Abbreviated Template Utah State University

Bachelor of Science, Agribusiness delivered in Mauritius Bachelor of Arts, International Agribusiness delivered in Mauritius

08/12/2015

Section I: Request The American Campus in Flic en Flac, Mauritius is a newly accredited university. They are required for a minimum of five years to partner with other universities to offer degrees. They have approached USU and the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is seeking cooperation in offering the B.A. International Agribusiness and the B.S. Agribusiness degrees from the department of Applied Economics. Permission is requested to be able to offer both of these degrees at The American Campus (TAC) in Flic en Flac, Mauritius. Students accepted into these two degree programs would first apply to and be accepted by TAC and then they would have to apply and be accepted at USU to be matriculated into one of these two programs. Admission standards would be the same for these students as for any other students applying to USU. Once in the program, these students would be similar to distance education students or students at USU regional campuses. English and French are the official languages of Mauritius and the TAC will teach all course work in English. Therefore, language should not be a barrier to admissions or productivity in the program. If a student is applying from a country outside of Mauritius, another African nation for example, and English is not the native language, then they would need to prove university-level English proficiency in the same manner as other international students applying to USU. All courses would have a lead instructor within the USU system approved to teach the course. TAC will also have instructors for each course that will deliver the on-site lectures and administer all exams. However, course syllabi, course content, and problems, quizzes and exams will all be supplied by the lead USU instructor. Ultimately, the USU instructor will determine each student’s grade for their course. While these students will be TAC students, they will also be USU students and when they have satisfactorily completed all requirements they will be awarded USU degrees.

Section II: Need The Applied Economics department at USU already offers the two degrees on campus and the B.S. Agribusiness degree can also be obtained on-line through the USU distance education network. Almost all of the B.A. International Agribusiness degree could also be completed via distance education. This proposal is simply to offer these two degrees in Mauritius where there is not currently an opportunity to get these two degrees. Mauritius has a developed agricultural business sector and has close ties with many African nations as well as India and other Asian countries. Large multi-national agribusiness firms are supporting TAC in their efforts to create these educational opportunities for students in Mauritius.

Section III: Institutional Impact Enrollments at USU or other Utah universities will not be affected by this degree program being offered in Mauritius. The Applied Economics (APEC) department will likely hire an administrative assistant to help manage this program. If student numbers and finances justify it then the department may also hire a faculty position to be the lead instructor for some of these courses. That faculty may also be able to teach courses that are taught on the Logan campus. No new physical facilities or equipment would be required for this program. TAC are investing in new facilities but that is completely independent of the USU commitment.

Section IV: Finances This proposal will not generate any costs or savings to the institution. The program will be self-supporting. Students will be charged tuition equivalent to resident USU students on the main campus in these same programs. Some of that money will be retained by TAC to provide infrastructure and pay for the instructors in Mauritius delivering the content. Some of the money will be returned to USU to pay for administrative costs and for salaries for the lead instructors for the courses. No state funds will be used in delivering these degree programs in Mauritius. An MOU between USU and TAC is being developed at this time. That MOU will have approval of APEC, the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, the Provost’s office, legal counsel, and will ultimately be signed by the USU President. Details in the MOU include total tuition and fees charged for the program, allocation of those funds between USU and TAC, allocation of USU funds between APEC, CAAS, other supporting departments and the Provost Office.

Section V: Program Curriculum All Program Courses (with New Courses in Bold) TAC is desirous that all students take the same courses. Therefore, Gen. Ed. and other elective courses for the major here at USU are all listed as required for the degrees being offered at TAC.

B.A. International Agribusiness Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours Required Courses ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing: Academic Prose 3 ENGL 2010 Inter Writing: Research Writing 3 MATH 1050 College Algebra 4 ECN 1500 Intro Econ Institutions, History & Principles 3 USU 1300 U.S. Institutions 3 MUSC 1010 Intro to Music 3 USU 1320 Civilization: Humanities 3 APEC 2010 Intro Microeconomics 3 BIOL 1010 Biology and the Citizen 3 CHEM 1010 Intro Chemistry 3 PHIL 3520 Business Ethics 3 CS 3010 Information Acquisition, Analysis & Presentation 3 APEC 3010 Intro Ag Econ & Agribusiness 3 APEC 3012 Intro Natural Resource & Regional Economics 3 APEC 3020 Firm Finance & Records Analysis 3 APEC 3310 Analytical Methods in Applied Economics 3 APEC 3500 Commodity Trading & Analysis 2 APEC 5000 Macroeconomics & Trade 3 APEC 5010 Firm Marketing & Price Analysis 3 APEC 5015 Firm Management Planning & Optimization 3 APEC 5020 Strategic Firm Management 3 APEC 5560 Natural Resource & Environmental Economics 3 APEC 5900 Agribusiness Internship 2 APEC 5950 Applied Economic Policy 3 ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting Principles 3 ACCT 2020 Managerial Accounting Principles 3 BUS 3400 Finance Fundamentals 3 ECN 3010 Managerial Economics 3 ECN 3400 International Economics for Business 3 ECN 5150 Comparative Economic Systems 3 FIN 4300 International Finance 3 MIS 2100 Principles of Management Information Systems 3 MIS 4550 Principles of International Business Communications 3 ASTE 3050 Technical and Professional Communication Principles 3 ASTE 3440 Science, Technology and Modern Society 3 FREN 3510 Business French 3 MATH 1100 Calculus Techniques 3 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Politics 3 POLS 3100 Global Issues 3 STAT 2300 Business Statistics 4

Total Number of Credits 120

Program Schedule

4-Year Schedule International Agribusiness Course Description Credits Year Term ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing: Academic Prose 3 1 1 MATH 1050 College Algebra 4 1 1 ECN 1500 Intro Econ Institutions, History & Prin 3 1 1 BIOL 1010 Biology and the Citizen 3 1 1 USU 1300 U.S. Institutions 3 1 1 ENGL 2010 Inter Writing: Research Writing 3 1 2 MUSC 1010 Intro to Music 3 1 2 USU 1320 Civilization: Humanities 3 1 2 APEC 2010 Intro Microeconomics 3 1 2 CHEM 1010 Intro Chemistry 3 1 2 MATH 1100 Calculus Techniques 3 2 1 POLS 2100 Introduction to International Politics 3 2 1 ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting Principles 3 2 1 APEC 3012 Intro Natural Resource & Regional Economics 3 2 1 MIS 2100 Principles of Management Information Systems 3 2 1 STAT 2300 Business Statistics 4 2 2 APEC 3010 Intro Ag Econ & Agribusiness 3 2 2 POLS 3100 Global Issues 3 2 2 ACCT 2020 Managerial Accounting Principles 3 2 2 ASTE 3050 Technical and Professional Communication Principles 3 2 2 APEC 3310 Analytical Methods in Applied Economics 3 3 1 APEC 3020 Firm Finance & Records Analysis 3 3 1 MIS 4550 Principles International Business Communications 3 3 1 APEC 3500 Commodity Trading & Analysis 2 3 1 BUS 3400 Finance Fundamentals 3 3 1 ECN 3010 Managerial Economics 3 3 2 APEC 5000 Macroeconomics & Trade 3 3 2 ECN 5150 Comparative Economic Systems 3 3 2 PHIL 3520 Business Ethics 3 3 2 CS 3010 Information Acquisition, Analysis & Presentation 3 3 2 APEC 5900 Agribusiness Internship 2 3 3 ECN 3400 International Economics for Business 3 4 1 APEC 5010 Firm Marketing & Price Analysis 3 4 1 APEC 5015 Firm Management Planning & Optimization 3 4 1 FREN 3510 Business French 3 4 1 Open Could repeat a course if necessary APEC 5020 Strategic Firm Management 3 4 2 APEC 5560 Natural Resource & Environmental Economics 3 4 2 APEC 5950 Applied Economic Policy 3 4 2 FIN 4300 International Finance 3 4 2 ASTE 3440 Science, Technology and Modern Society 3 4 2

B.S. Agribusiness Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours Required Courses ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing: Academic Prose 3 ENGL 2010 Inter Writing: Research Writing 3 MATH 1050 College Algebra 4 ECN 1500 Intro Econ Institutions, History & Principles 3 USU 1300 U.S. Institutions 3 MUSC 1010 Intro to Music 3 USU 1320 Civilization: Humanities 3 APEC 2010 Intro Microeconomics 3 BIOL 1010 Biology and the Citizen 3 CHEM 1010 Intro Chemistry 3 PHIL 3520 Business Ethics 3 CS 3010 Information Acquisition, Analysis & Presentation 3 APEC 3010 Intro Ag Econ & Agribusiness 3 APEC 3012 Intro Natural Resource & Regional Economics 3 APEC 3020 Firm Finance & Records Analysis 3 APEC 3310 Analytical Methods in Applied Economics 3 APEC 3500 Commodity Trading & Analysis 2 APEC 5000 Macroeconomics & Trade 3 APEC 5010 Firm Marketing & Price Analysis 3 APEC 5015 Firm Management Planning & Optimization 3 APEC 5020 Strategic Firm Management 3 APEC 5560 Natural Resource & Environmental Economics 3 APEC 5900 Agribusiness Internship 2 APEC 5950 Applied Economic Policy 3 ADVS 1110 Intro to Animal Science 4 ASTE 1710 Introduction to Agriculture Communications 3 ASTE 2830 Agribusiness Sales and Marketing 3 ASTE 2900 Food Matters: Ethics, Economics & Environment 3 ASTE 3050 Technical and Professional Communication Principles 3 ASTE 3440 Science, Technology and Modern Society 3 NDFS 1020 Science & Application of Human Nutrition 3 PSC 2010 Soil, Water & Environment 3 ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting Principles 3 ACCT 2020 Managerial Accounting Principles 3 ECN 3010 Managerial Economics 3 MATH 1100 Calculus Techniques 3 MGT 2050 Business Law 2 MIS 2100 Principles of Management Information Systems 3 POLS 3100 Global Issues 3 STAT 2300 Business Statistics 4


Program Schedule

4-Year Schedule Agribusiness Course Description Credits Year Term ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing: Academic Prose 3 1 1 MATH 1050 College Algebra 4 1 1 ECN 1500 Intro Econ Institutions, History & Prin 3 1 1 BIOL 1010 Biology and the Citizen 3 1 1 USU 1300 U.S. Institutions 3 1 1 ENGL 2010 Inter Writing: Research Writing 3 1 2 MUSC 1010 Intro to Music 3 1 2 USU 1320 Civilization: Humanities 3 1 2 APEC 2010 Intro Microeconomics 3 1 2 CHEM 1010 Intro Chemistry 3 1 2 MATH 1100 Calculus Techniques 3 2 1 MGT 2050 Business Law 2 2 1 ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting Principles 3 2 1 APEC 3012 Intro Natural Resource & Regional Economics 3 2 1 MIS 2100 Principles of Management Information Systems 3 2 1 STAT 2300 Business Statistics 4 2 2 APEC 3010 Intro Ag Econ & Agribusiness 3 2 2 POLS 3100 Global Issues 3 2 2 ACCT 2020 Managerial Accounting Principles 3 2 2 ASTE 3050 Technical and Professional Communication Principles 3 2 2 APEC 3310 Analytical Methods in Applied Economics 3 3 1 APEC 3020 Firm Finance & Records Analysis 3 3 1 ADVS 1110 Intro to Animal Science 4 3 1 APEC 3500 Commodity Trading & Analysis 2 3 1 ASTE 1710 Introduction to Agricultural Communications 3 3 1 ECN 3010 Managerial Economics 3 3 2 APEC 5000 Macroeconomics & Trade 3 3 2 ASTE 2900 Food Matters: Ethics, Economics & Environment 3 3 2 PHIL 3520 Business Ethics 3 3 2 CS 3010 Information Acquisition, Analysis & Presentation 3 3 2 APEC 5900 Agribusiness Internship 2 3 3 NDFS 1020 Science & Application of Human Nutrition 3 4 1 APEC 5010 Firm Marketing & Price Analysis 3 4 1 APEC 5015 Firm Management Planning & Optimization 3 4 1 ASTE 2830 Agribusiness Sales and Marketing 3 4 1 Open Could repeat a course if necessary APEC 5020 Strategic Firm Management 3 4 2 APEC 5560 Natural Resource & Environmental Economics 3 4 2 APEC 5950 Applied Economic Policy 3 4 2 PSC 2010 Soil, Water & Environment 3 4 2 ASTE 3440 Science, Technology and Modern Society 3 4 2

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8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will provide rural students with opportunities in agriculture production, processing, management and environmental sustainability, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE

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Executive Summary – Full Template Utah State University

Associate of Science Degree in Agricultural Science August 14, 2015

Program Description The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) at Utah State University (USU), in conjunction with Utah State University Eastern and the Regional Campuses, are developing an Agricultural Science Associate of Science with the intent, if approved, to begin fall of 2016. The program will be housed on the Utah State University Eastern campus and offered at the regional campus and distance delivery sites throughout Utah. Role and Mission Fit As part of its Land Grant mission, USU is to provide practical education, including education in agriculture, to the people of the State of Utah. Residents in all areas within Utah can benefit from a degree program focused on helping graduates learn to design and apply technologies to guide the ethical use of land, food, water, and economic resources thereby improving the health and well-being of humans, plants, animals and the environment. Faculty The faculty in the ASTE can accommodate the proposed program with cooperation and collaboration from existing faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, and Extension who have agricultural science courses and/or programs available through the regional campus system. Market Demand The addition of an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science will provide an option for those currently enrolled in the regional campus system and will attract students living and working in rural Utah who have an interest in agriculture production, processing, management, and environmental sustainability. Student Demand Estimated demand for this program will reach 45 students, predominantly in the Southeast region of the state and other rural portions of the state served by USU’s regional campus system. Statement of Financial Support None are required. Appropriated Fund…………………………………………………. Special Legislative Appropriation………………………………… Grants and Contracts……………………………………………… Special Fees ………………………………………………………. Differential Tuition (must be approved by the Regents)……….. Other (please describe)……………………………………………

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Similar Programs Already Offered in the USHE Within Utah, there are two other higher education institutions that offer residentially based programs in agriculture at the Associate Degree level. Snow College has an AS in Agribusiness and Agriculture with the intent of transfer to a Bachelor’s degree. It is a residential program. Southern Utah University (SUU) offers two unique Associate Degrees in similar areas: Livestock Farm Management and Equine Studies. Both of the SUU programs are offered on their campus. Neither Snow College nor SUU offer their programs as an off-campus degree program. Agricultural science interested, place-bound students from other parts of the state will benefit from this proposed program.

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Utah State University

Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Agricultural Science August 15, 2015

Section I: The Request

Utah State University (USU) requests approval to offer an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Agricultural Science effective Fall 2016. This program has been approved by the institutional USU Board of Trustees on ____________.

Section II: Program Description Complete Program Description The proposed Associate of Science in Agricultural Science degree will be administered through the School of Applied Sciences and Technology Education (ASTE). The two-year (60 credit) associate of science degree is designed for delivery via distance education and will be offered through Utah State University’s (USU) regional campus system. The associate degree integrates breadth of knowledge and applied learning in agriculture and natural sciences. Students will choose from general education, agricultural science, and general elective courses. Courses will be offered through a combination of online, IVC broadcast and face-to-face formats. Assessment will employ distance education techniques, including but not limited to, online testing, proctored examinations, and individual project portfolios. Upon completion, students will have entry level knowledge of agricultural science and be prepared to start a career in the diverse agricultural industry or enter a four-year degree program. Purpose of Degree Utah State University is the Land Grant University for Utah. It is known nationally and internationally for its programs in agriculture. The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) has a mandate to advance agricultural science through excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. The proposed Associate of Science in Agricultural Science will be administered through the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE). The Associate of Science in Agricultural Science degree will train students for growing jobs in agriculture, and prepare them for transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree in the CAAS. The CAAS Student Services Center will be able to apply this degree directly into several departmental programs (i.e. Agricultural Systems Technology, Animal Science, Applied Economics, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Plant Science). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Monthly Labor Review December 2013 article, Occupation Employment Projections to 2022), jobs that require associate’s degrees are projected to grow 17.6% between 2012 and 2022. The stepwise progression of university degrees in CAAS at USU has traditionally begun with the Bachelor of Science degree. The completion of this “first” degree then allowed for advancement to the masters and doctorate. The implementation of an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science will provide an initial step. The degree will be offered through the regional campus system to place-bound students. It will be promoted to traditional and non-traditional students who have a fundamental interest in agriculture but

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without the autonomy to easily move to USU-Logan for a Bachelor of Science degree. It will serve as the first step for some students seeking advancement in agricultural science. For other students, the Associate of Science degree will provide skills, and a higher education credential, to pursue a career in rural Utah and beyond. Institutional Readiness This program will leverage resources already in place at USU-Eastern and through the use of the regional campus system. Through the strategic development and placement of regional learning centers, the USU regional campus system is designed to support the implementation of the proposed degree. USU has partnered with communities throughout the state to offer and deliver program using the latest technologies – online and IVC broadcast. The administrative structure is in place to offer the program; further, this program intends to also use local agricultural expertise through the involvement of Cooperative Agricultural Extension agent. USU’s commitment to distance education and the regional campus system is evident in the sustained resources dedicated to learning throughout the State. The Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science will be based at the USU-Eastern campus and targeted for delivery through the regional campus system. The degree is designed for access via distance education technologies. Courses will be executed through online, IVC broadcast, and at select locations, face-to-face. Learning will be achieved through synchronous and asynchronous delivery of course content. Assessment will employ distance education techniques, including but not limited to, online testing, proctored examinations, and individual project portfolios. ASTE is capable of delivering this A.S. program. The USU regional campus system has the personnel and technology in place to implement the proposed Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science. The infrastructure for conveyance of this program currently exists at the Price and Blanding campuses. The promotion and marketing of the proposed degree and the needed academic advising is available to encourage and accept enrollments. USU has the capacity and the mandate to implement and grow this proposed agricultural science degree program. No additional resources are requested. Implementation of the proposed program will not impact the continued high quality delivery of undergraduate and/or lower-division education provided through the USU regional campus system. Departmental Faculty

Department Faculty Category Department

Faculty Headcount – Prior to Program

Implementation

Faculty Additions to Support Program

Department Faculty

Headcount at Full Program

Implementation With Doctoral Degrees (Including MFA and other terminal degrees, as specified by the institution) Full-time Tenured 13 13 Full-time Non-Tenured 1 1 Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured With Master’s Degrees

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Full-time Tenured 5 5 Full-time Non-Tenured 7 7 Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured With Bachelor’s Degrees Full-time Tenured 2 2 Full-time Non-Tenured 6 6 Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured Other Full-time Tenured 4 4 Full-time Non-Tenured 5 5 Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured 1 1 Total Headcount Faculty in the Department Full-time Tenured 19 19 Full-time Non-Tenured 20 20 Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured 1 1 Total Department Faculty FTE (As reported in the most recent A-1/S-11 Institutional Cost Study for “prior to program implementation” and using the A-1/S-11 Cost Study Definition for the projected “at full program implementation.”)

31.42 X 31.42

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Staff No additional administrative, secretarial, clerical, laboratory aides/ instructors, advisors or teaching assistants will be required to implement and sustain the Associate of Science in Agricultural Science. Existing staff will be identified and assigned to accommodate the degree program. Library and Information Resources Utah State University currently has the necessary library resources to implement and sustain this new degree program using the holdings for the existing degree programs in the CAAS. Statewide access to library resources will be required and access to the collection is available remotely. While reference materials (online journals, archives, database, and e-books) will be used in many courses, USU’s learning management system (Canvas) allows for the placement of such reference materials within the online course. Faculty developing and advancing online courses enjoy excellent library support. Admission Requirements Current admission requirements will be used in reviewing and accepting applicants to the proposed program. No specific or additional admission requirements will be used. Standards for admission will be neither relaxed nor amplified. Student Advisement The USU regional campus system uses a local approach to student advisement combined with advanced technologies. The majority of the regional campus centers employ from one to three academic advisors who would be responsible for the proposed program. Where face-to-face advising is limited, two techniques are used. On a monthly basis, regional campus advisors will travel to the regional campus centers without full-service advisors. These regularly scheduled advising sessions are scheduled through an appointment management software system. Regional campus advisors also use IVC connection technology to meet electronically with students. Information is shared through password secure file transfer systems. All advisors track student progress through the USU time-to-degree-completion software system. Justification for Graduation Standards and Number of Credits The proposed Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science will use graduation requirements consistent with other USU Associate of Science programs. Students are expected to earn a minimum of 60 credits. Twenty credits must be earned at USU. The agricultural science core will include 20 credits. The General Education requirements are the same as for other USU students earning an Associate of Science degree. A minimum 2.0 GPA would be required for graduation. External Review and Accreditation This proposed degree used similar programs at other institutions as a model for the development process. While external consultants were not directly utilized, the expertise of proposal planning team includes teaching and industry experience from numerous state land grant college systems, especially the Midwest where this style of degree is highly valued and well populated. No specific professional credentials or licensures will be sought. While some graduates may pursue certification in unique agricultural production and service enterprises (e.g. pesticide applicators, artificial

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insemination or certified crop consultants), degree completion does not require nor provide any specific credential or licensure. The Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science will be accredited within the structure and cycle of review for ASTE. There is no industry specific accreditation that would apply to the proposed degree program. Projected Program Enrollment and Graduates; Projected Departmental Faculty/Students

Expansion of Existing Program The proposed program is not an expansion or extension of an existing program. As an Associate of Science program, it could be considered a pre-step to the Bachelors of Science in one of the many excellent CAAS degree programs. However, the pure intent is not as a “feeder program” but rather as a degree option for students in the regional campus system living and earning outside the USU-Logan residential campus. Predicted enrollments are cited in the table above.

Data Category Current – Prior

to New Program

Implementation

PROJ YR 1

PROJ YR 2

PROJ YR 3

PROJ YR 4

PROJ YR 5

Data for Proposed Program Number of Graduates in Proposed Program X 5 10 20 30 35

Total # of Declared Majors in Proposed Program X 10 20 35 40 45

Departmental Data – For All Programs Within the Department Total Department Faculty FTE (as reported in Faculty table above) 31.42 31.42 31.42 31.42 31.42 31.42

Total Department Student FTE (Based on Fall Third Week) 656.74 669 683 703 710 716

Student FTE per Faculty FTE (ratio of Total Department Faculty FTE and Total Department Student FTE above)

20.9 21.3 21.7 22.4 22.6 22.8

Program accreditation-required ratio of Student FTE/Faculty FTE, if applicable: (Provide ratio here:______________________)

NA NA NA NA NA NA

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Section III: Need

Program Need As part of its Land Grant mission, USU is to provide practical education, including education in agriculture, to the people of the State of Utah. This degree is based at USU-Eastern and focused upon the rural areas of the state where agriculture is an important industry. Residents in all areas in Utah can benefit from a degree program focused on helping graduates learn to design and apply technologies to guide the ethical use of land, food, water, and economic resources thereby improving the health and well-being of humans, plants, animals and the environment. Labor Market Demand About 70% of Utah’s citizens complete their high school education with a diploma. Approximately 26% of Utah’s citizens go on to complete a bachelor’s degree program. Twenty years ago, a college graduate earned 1.5 times more over a life time than a high school only completer. Today it is estimated a graduate with an Associate degree will earn 2.0 to 2.5 more over a lifetime than a high school graduate with no post-secondary training. The value of an Associate degree is known and significant. The latest employment report from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates an anticipated 57,900 average annual openings for college graduates in food, agriculture, and renewable natural resources between 2015 and 2020. It is projected that an average of 35,400 new graduates will be prepared to take these positions, creating a shortage of 39%. Approximately half of these openings are expected to be in management and business with over 25% in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related positions. The remaining positions are expected to be in sustainable food production, education, and governmental services. This degree program can prepare additional graduates to meet the labor market demand, particularly for those opportunities in the rural areas of Utah and the Four-Corner region. Student Demand The consistent growth at USU regional campuses serves as an indicator of student demand. The average growth has been approximately 10% per year for the past five years. Non-traditional, adult learners are returning to complete degrees and certifications. Student interest at the Blanding campus location continues to draw attention. This program will provide an agriculture degree option for students on the Blanding campus as well as other students located in rural Utah, especially in Southeastern Utah. Anecdotal information from students and contacts in this area provide encouragement for offering this degree. The addition of an Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science will provide an option for those currently enrolled in the regional campus system and will attract students living and working in rural Utah who have an interest in agriculture production, processing, management, and environmental sustainability. Similar Programs Within Utah, there are two other higher education institutions that offer residentially based programs in agriculture at the Associate Degree level. Snow College has an Associate of Science degree in Agribusiness and Agriculture with the intent of transfer to a Bachelor’s degree. It is a residential program.

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Southern Utah University (SUU) offers two Associate Degrees related to animal agriculture: Livestock Farm Management and Equine Studies. Both of the SUU programs are offered on their campus. Neither Snow College nor SUU offer their programs as an off-campus degree program. Agricultural science interested, place-bound students will benefit from this proposed program. In the general intermountain region, Great Basin Community College (Elko, NV), College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls, ID) and Western College Community College (Grand Junction, CO) offer assorted specializations in agriculture resulting in an AS or AAS degree. A close approximation might be Colorado State University where a plethora of online degrees are offered, although the single agriculture related degree is at the BS level. Collaboration with and Impact on Other USHE Institutions The proposed degree is a stand-alone program to be implemented through USU-Eastern and the regional campus system. Evidence of collaboration is best observed through USU’s relationship with UEN in the IVC broadcast of courses and online learning. Advisors will work closely with students who have earned course credit from other institutions and then seek admission and completion of the Associate of Science in Agricultural Science. The transfer and articulation agreements from other institutions will be honored and implemented as place-bound students who began a degree program but stopped-out for whatever reason make the decision and take the action to enroll in this proposed AS degree program. Benefits The proposed Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science will provide increased access to higher education within a traditional industry for a potential audience of place-bound learners. The State has a goal to increase the number of Utahans with postsecondary education to 66% by 2020. For many, the Bachelor’s degree is the goal. Yet, the Utah Foundation recently reported that Utah is falling behind when it comes to BS/BA higher education completion rates. For example, in 2014 Utah ranked 39th among states for on-time graduation with only 47% of students in public, four-year colleges graduating within six years. The national average is 59%. An Associate of Science degree is often the gateway to career success and more learning. Implementation of the proposed program to place-bound students will allow for greater access at an affordable cost (including tuition, fees, and opportunity costs). The USU regional campus system provides for greater access to degree programs from the AS/AAS to EdD. With targeted programming for specialized, place-bound populations, the USU regional campus degree development and program delivery model is designed to support the proposed Associate of Science degree program. The degree will integrate the required General Education courses with a palette agricultural science course options. As the degree program outlines, the General Education courses are standard for the USU system and the proposed off-campus program will not compromise the General Education principles. Consistency with Institutional Mission Utah State University, as the Land Grant University for the State of Utah, has an institutional mandate to develop, implement, and sustain viable higher education programs for all Utah citizens. The statewide outreach has been well demonstrated through the USU-Extension, in the placement of more than a dozen agricultural experiment stations throughout the state, and the development of a regional campus system. Outreach, distance education technology, and recognition of (and respect for) place-bound student is the

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central focus of the regional campus system. The implementation of the proposed Associate of Science degree is consistent with the university’s resources, mission, and purpose.

Section IV: Program and Student Assessment The goals for the Associate of Science in Agricultural Science are to elevate the agricultural industry and the agriculturally career focused students. The advancement of agriculture as a sustainable industry, from the farm field to the dinner plate, requires new and innovative citizens. Rural Utah is certainly where the majority of agriculture is practiced and where the proposed program is designed to impact. The basic measure of success would be program graduates. A secondary measure would be entry level placement upon program completion with equal accolade given for career placement or continuing education. Academic tracking during degree work and follow-up of graduates will be completed. ASTE is very good at both types of data collection and analysis and will also utilize the CAAS Student Services Center as a technical resource. Follow-up of program completers will evolve as program faculty and advisors build the appropriate relations with USU Alumni and Development. Data access through these on-campus data warehouses will prove beneficial in following the careers of the program graduates. The use of social media will be explored and developed, as appropriate, to track the progress of degree graduates. Expected Standards of Performance Review of the literature and validation of an expert panel yielded the development of the following program standards and competencies.

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Computational Standard Calculate and apply basic and advanced mathematical process Analyze and interpret data to solve problems Evaluate and solve problems by applying computational practices Communication Standard Demonstrate written and oral communications Prepare and present a persuasive argument Document research and inquiry on topics of scientific interest Technical Science Standard Understand and apply biological processes to animal and plant sustainability Understand and apply chemical and physical process animal and plant sustainability Become aware of agricultural and environmental interactions Utilize financial managerial skills to operate an agricultural enterprise Human Relations Standard Understand and apply ethical behaviors in the workplace Define a problem and form options for resolution Develop an appreciate for lifelong learning The achievement of the standards and competencies will be assessed at the completion of coursework. An end-of-degree inventory will be conducted, using distance technology practices, to measure how well graduates accomplishing the expected standards and competencies. Corrections to the curriculum and instruction techniques will be made based upon data from degree completers and industry requirements. Student who enter the program but do not complete will be contacted to determine reasons for leaving. An attrition study will be implemented five years after launch of the degree. Findings will be used to improve program graduate rates.

Section V: Finance Department Budget

Three-Year Budget Projection

Departmental Data

Current Departmental Budget –

Prior to New

Program

Departmental Budget Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Addition to

Budget Total

Budget Additio

n to Budget

Total Budget

Addition to

Budget Total

Budget

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Implementation

Personnel Expense Salaries and Wages $3,572,519 $35,725 $3,608,244 $36,082 $3,644,326 $36,443 $3,680,769

Benefits $1,643,358 $16,433 $1,659,791 $16,597 $1,676,388 $16,763 $1,693,151 Total

Personnel Expense

$5,215,877 $52,158 $5,268,035 $52,679 $5,320,714 $53,206 $5,373,920

Non-Personnel Expense Travel $123,463 $1,235 $124,698 $1,247 $125,945 $1,259 $127,204 Capital $43,212 $432 $43,644 $436 $44,080 $441 $44,521 Library $18,521 $184 $18,705 $188 $18,893 $189 $19,082 Current Expense $432,122 $4,322 $436,444 $4,363 $440,807 $4408 $445,215

Total Non-Personnel Expense

$617,318 $6,173 $623,491 $6,234 $629,725 $6,297 $636,022

Total Expense

(Personnel + Current)

$5,833,195 $58,331 $5,891,526 $58,913 $5,950,439 $59,503 $6,009,942

Departmental Funding Appropriated Fund $4,742,814 $47,428 $4,790,242 $47,902 $4,838,144 $48,381 $4,886,525

Other: $368,253 $3,683 $371,936 $3,719 $375,655 $3,756 $379,411 Special Legislative Appropriation

Grants and Contracts $722,128 $7,220 $729,348 $7,292 $736,640 $7,366 $744,006

Special Fees / Differential Tuition

Total Revenue $5,833,195 $58,331 $5,891,526 $58,913 $5,950,439 $59,503 $6,009,942

Difference Revenue-Expense $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Departmental Instructional Cost / Student Credit Hour* (as reported in institutional

$236 $0 $236 $0 $236 $0 $236

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Cost Study for “current” and using the same Cost Study Definition for “projected”)

* Projected Instructional Cost/Student Credit Hour data contained in this chart are to be used in the Third-Year Follow-Up Report and Cyclical Reviews required by R411. Funding Sources The USU regional campus system uses tuition and fees generated from course enrollments. A business model is used to consider program costs versus program revenues. Costs include instruction and program facilitation -- at both the USU-Logan campus and the rural site. Enrollment expectations are set in advanced. Reallocation Internal reallocation is not necessary for the implementation of the proposed degree program. Existing models will be used to budget and execute program implementation. The program is designed to be revenue neutral within the regional campus system. Impact on Existing Budgets No costs are anticipated for the requested change. The courses required for the proposed degree are currently offered. The offering of the proposed degree is an internal allocation of courses to meet curriculum and accreditation standards. There will be no budgetary impact, including cost savings, to another program or unit within the institution.

Section VI: Program Curriculum

All Program Courses The Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science will establish a rigorous strategy for individualistic degree completion. Utilizing the well-organized regional campus system, the degree will provide another option in the arsenal of specialized degree programs for meeting the public demand for a learned population. With the approval of the Agricultural Science degree, students can realize their goal of an Associate of Science degree from a Land Grant University – Utah State University.

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All Program Courses (with New Courses in Bold)

Course Prefix & Number Title Credit Hours General Education (not met by major requirements): 30 credits Various Breadth American Institutions (BAI) 3 Various Breadth Humanities (BHU) 3 ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3 ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive

Model (CL2) 3 MATH 1050, MATH 1030, STAT 1040 or STAT 1045

Quantitative Reasoning, College Algebra, Intro to Statistics or Intro to Statistics w/Elements of Algebra (QL) 3

Additional General Education Requirement met in Ag Core below (BCA, BSS, BLS, BPS, Exploratory) 15

Course Prefix & Number Title Credit Hours Core Requirements: Minimum of 30-32-Credits (Must include a BCA, BSS, BLS, BPS and Exploratory) ADVS 1110 Intro to Animal Science 4 ADVS 2080 Beef and Dairy Herd Health 3 ADVS 2090 Sheep Production Practices 2 APEC 2010 Intro to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 ASTE 2710 Orientation to Agriculture Education 2 ASTE 2900 Food Matters: Ethics, Econ & Environment (BSS) 3 BIOL 1610 Biology I 4 BIOL 1620 Biology II (BLS) 4 CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I (BPS) 4 CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I 4 CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 ENVS 1350 Introduction to Environmental Science (BLS) 3 ENVS 2340 Natural Resources and Society (BSS) 3 LAEP 1030 Intro to Landscape Architecture (BCA) 3 NDFS 1020 Science & Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) 3 PSC 1800 Intro to Horticulture (BLS) 3 PSC 2010 Soils, Waters, and the Environment (BPS) 3 WATS 1200 Biodiversity and Sustainability (BLS) 3 WELD 1010 Beginning Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 WILD 2200 Ecology of our Changing World (BLS) 3 Sub-Total Elective Courses 0 Sub-Total Track/Options (if applicable) 0 Sub-Total Total Number of Credits 60-62

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Example Program Schedule Freshman Year

FALL CR SPRING CR English 1010: Introduction to Writing 3 English 2010: Intermediate Writing 3 Math 1030, MATH 1050, STAT 1040 or STAT 1045

3 CHEM 1110: General Chemistry I (BPS) 4

Breadth – American Institutions 3 Breadth - Humanities 3 LAEP 1030: Intro to Landscape Architecture (BCA)

3 ASTE 2900: Food Matters: Ethics, Econ & Environ (BSS)

3

ADVS 1110: Intro to Animal Science 4 APEC 2010: Intro to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 Total 16 Total 16

Sophomore Year FALL CR SPRING CR ASTE 2710: Orientation to Agriculture Education

2 BIOL 1620: Biology II (BLS) 4

NDFS 1020: Science & Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) Exploratory

3 PSC 2010: Soils, Waters, and the Environment (BPS)

3

BIOL 1610: Biology I 4 ADVS 2080: Beef & Dairy Herd Health 3 PSC 1800: Intro into Horticulture (BLS) 3 WELD 1010: Beginning Shielded Metal Arc

Welding 3

ADVS 2090: Sheep Production Practices 2 WATS 1200: Biodiversity and Sustainability (BLS)

3

Total 14 Total 16

Program Schedule The proposed degree program will be master planned within the USU regional campus system. Multiple delivery technologies will be used. Face-to-face courses will be initiated at the Blanding or Price campus and made available to all USU-Eastern students through IVC at the corresponding site. Scheduling for IVC broadcast into high enrollment centers can be problematic when there are a limited number of receive classrooms available. Local site management will be key to successful program scheduling. Whereas the regional campus system has almost two decades of scheduling experience, it is highly unlikely that scheduling will be an issue. The curriculum outline earlier provides a template for understanding the consistent offering of courses – both for General Education and technical agriculture. For some regional campus locations, face-to-face courses could be offered. For other sites, courses will be limited to online and IVC broadcast.

Section VII: Faculty ASTE has broad expertise in technical and content-related skills as well as existing specific expertise to support A.S. degree program in general agriculture. The table below shows faculty who have expertise/credentials related directly to this general agriculture degree program.

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ASTE Faculty Teach Res Ext Serv Admin Degree University

Sasha Bambas 95 5 BFA

Central Michigan Univ., Sculpture and Metalsmithing

Richard Beard 15 75 10 PhD Texas A&M, Agricultural Engineering

Guy Denton 25 10 65 PhD Ohio State University, Agric. Ed.

Kelsey Hall 65 30 5 PhD Texas Tech University, Ag Ed/Comm

James Keys 90 10 MS USU, Ani. Sci. Breeding & Gene.

Becki Lawver 70 25 5 PhD University of Missouri

Bruce Miller 25 10 65 PhD Iowa State Univ. Agric. Ed.

Michael Pate 65 30 5 PhD Iowa State Univ. Agric. Ed.

Tyson Sorensen 65 30 5 PhD Oregon State Univ. Agricultural Education

Debra Spielmaker 60 35 5 PhD Utah State University

Denise Stewardson 10 80 10 MA Univ of Maryland, Industrial Arts Ed.

Gary Straquadine 25 10 65 PhD Ohio State University, Agric. Ed.

Brian Warnick 40 10 50 PhD Oregon State Univ. Education

Mason Winters 95 5 BS

Weber State Univ., Manufacturing Eng. Technology

Lon Youngberg 95 5 PhD USU, Technology and Engineering Education

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Design in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Design.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Design in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Design, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will provide students with the initial tools to enhance business marketing through digital equipment and software, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Design in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE

Program Request - Abbreviated Template Utah State University Eastern

Certificate of Proficiency, Digital Design 05/01/2016

Section I: Request

Utah State University Eastern requests approval to offer a Digital Design Certificate of Proficiency effective summer 2016. The Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Design is a 17 credit hour stand-alone credential that will also fill elective class requirements for several existing business related certificates of completion as well as associate of applied science degrees. The proposed Certificate of Proficiency will meet some requirements for USU’s IT Support and Web Development AAS degree as well as the statewide AAS degree in General Technology, with a business emphasis. In addition to qualifying students for entry-level design jobs, a Digital Design Certificate of Proficiency will build momentum to facilitate student transitions and support student completion of certificate and associate degree programs.

Section II: Need Digital design is a growing specialty in the field of graphic design. Digital design students will learn website design (including Flash basics and interactive website design), digital video production, graphics and communication technologies as well as overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines and corporate reports. The proposed certificate of proficiency will provide students with the initial tools to enhance business marketing through digital equipment and software. In January 2015 InnovatEducate published, Utah: A High Demand JOBS Economy. According to the report, IT skills in greatest demand in metropolitan areas of the state include: JavaScript, LINUX, UNIX, C++, website development and HTMLS—all of which are utilized in the proposed Digital Design Certificate of Proficiency. In just one or two semesters, students will have marketable skills to help them gain employment. Completion of the proposed Digital Design Certificate of Proficiency will create pathways for additional education and employment opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (December 2013 Monthly Labor Review) projects that employment of graphic designers in general could increase as much as 7%; however, employment for those working in digital design is projected to grow up to 35%. According to the Department of Workforce Services Utah Occupational Report for Graphic Designers, the statewide star rating for graphic designers is four, which gives graphic designers a good employment outlook with relatively high wages. In Utah, the occupation is expected to experience faster than average employment growth with a high volume of annual job openings, mostly from business expansion. The Utah Occupational Report indicates the following median hourly wage for graphic designers in these areas of the state: Bear River, $17.08; Central Utah, $11.72; Eastern Utah, $11.57; Ogden metro, $18.71; Provo-Orem Metro, $18.75; Salt Lake metro, $21.30; Southwest Utah, $10.44; and St. George Metro, $14.69. The statewide median hourly wage is $19.95 compared to a national median wage of $21.22. For related occupations, the statewide median hourly wage is as follows; desk publishers, $15.44; art directors, $29.51; web developers, $24.71, print workers, $14.33; industrial designers, $21.19; and advertising/marketing managers, $25.90.

The hourly wage for digital designers is similar to that of many related occupations (e.g. desktop publishers, art directors, web developers, print workers, industrial designers and advertising/marketing managers). While many of these related occupations usually require two to four years of training in an associate or bachelor’s degree program, the proposed Digital Design Certificate of Proficiency will provide students with the skills needed to obtain entry-level jobs in just one or two semesters. Entry-level jobs provide a livable wage, and additional education provides career pathways and opportunities for salary growth.

Section III: Institutional Impact The proposed Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Design will be offered through the Division of Professional and Technical Education of the School of Applied Sciences and Technology Education (ASTE) at the Southeast region locations of Price, Moab and Blanding. Depending on articulation agreements with individual regions, the certificate can be available statewide. Existing faculty, staff, facilities and equipment will implement and sustain the proposed certificate program. No additional resources will be required. The Certificate of Proficiency will provide an independent certification as part of a stackable credential toward many of the existing business related certificates of completion as well as associate of applied science degrees. The proposed certificate of proficiency will meet some requirements for the existing IT Support and Web Development, and the General Technology AAS degrees. Additionally, this Certificate of Proficiency will allow future expansion to include training in app design, game design, and other emerging trends in digital technology.

Section IV: Finances The proposed certificate of proficiency will be cost neutral, funded by internal reallocation of funds and tuition revenue. All courses for the proposed certificate are currently offered, and no new faculty, staff, library or operational funds are required. There will be no budgetary impact, including cost savings, to other programs or units at Utah State University.

Section V: Program Curriculum All Program Courses (with New Courses in Bold)

Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours Required Courses BCIS 1300 Website Design 3 BCIS 1340 Digital Video Production 3 BCIS 1350 Flash Basics & Interactive Web Design 3 BCIS 2430 Desktop Publishing 2 BCIS 2441 Graphics for the Web 3

TEE 1010 Communication Technology or BCIS 2988 Emerging Technologies 3

Sub-Total 17 Elective Courses

Sub-Total 0 Track/Options (if applicable)

Sub-Total 0 Total Number of Credits 17

Program Schedule Digital Design – Certificate of Proficiency Class Schedule Cr. Fall BCIS 1300 (F/S) Website Design 3 BCIS 1350 (F) Interactive Web Design 3 BCIS 2430 (F) Desktop Publishing 2 BCIS 2441 (F) Graphics for the Web 3 TEE 1010 (F) Communication Technology

Or BCIS 2988 Emerging Technologies 3

Total 14 Spring BCIS 1340 (S) Digital Video Production 3 Total 3 Total Certificate Credits 17

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will allow students to prepare for and pass the national tests administered by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE


Certificate of Proficiency, Professional Bookkeeper 05/01/2016

Section I: Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer a Professional Bookkeeping Certificate of Proficiency effective spring 2016. The Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping is a 16 credit hour stand-alone credential that will also fill some of the requirements for a certificate of completion and/or an associate of applied science degree such as IT Support & Web Development or General Technology. In addition, qualifying students for entry-level bookkeeping jobs, a certificate of proficiency will build momentum to facilitate student transitions and support student completion of certificate of completion and associate degree programs.

Section II: Need The Professional Bookkeeping Certificate of Proficiency is designed to help students prepare for and pass national tests adminstered by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). Part of AIPB’s mission is to certify bookkeepers who meet national standards and help them receive recognition as bookkeepers and accounting professionals. Students who complete the certificate will be prepared to help a small business with business accounting, tax filing, general financial management and budget tracking.

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks to grow 11 percent from 2012 to 2022 (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm). Bookkeeping (including accounting and auditing clerks) is a sizeable occupation. In the coming decade, business expansion and retiring workers will create greater demand and a high volume of annual job openings for certified bookkeepers. An opportunity to earn certification in bookkeeping during one semester will allow students to become familiar with higher education and gain current occupational training in a short period of time. Students enrolled in the certificate program will also have an opportunity to complete an internship which will reduce the on-the-job learning curve and enable them to quickly earn an equitable wage. Professional bookkeeping jobs fall within accounting and auditing clerk occupations where most moderate training occurs on the job and a high school diploma or equivalent is required.The statewide median wage for bookkeepers is $16.11 an hour. In Utah’s southeastern area, the wage for inexperienced bookkeepers is $11.37 an hour and $15.89 an hour for experienced bookkeepers. The occupation’s annual growth rate is 2.6% with average annual job openings of 520. Related occupations and their corresponding statewide median wages are as follows: billing and posting clerks, $14.71; brokerage clerks, $20.28; loan interviewers and clerks. $15.94; office clerks (general) $12.04; and secretaires and administrative assistants (except legal, medical or executive) $15.20. The annual growth rate for these related occupations is close to the growth rate for a professional bookkeeper. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professional bookkeepers with a high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training earn a median wage of $16.91 per hour (same as the state of Utah) and the job outlook for 2012-2022 projects an average growth rate of 11%. Although the median wage for comparable occupations described above is almost twice as much annually, those occupations require a bachelor’s degree for entry-level positions.Whereas the proposed certificate of proficiency offers

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm


accelerated entrance to the job market and a short-term credential which students can build on to access more advanced jobs and higher wages.The proposed certification will be especially important for businesses in regions of the state with a diverse tourism, travel and recreation industry. For example, an industry advisory group in Moab has requested this training and certification.

Section III: Institutional Impact The proposed Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping will be offered through the Division of Professional and Technical Education of the School of Applied Sciences and Technology Education (ASTE) at the Southeast region locations of Price, Moab and Blanding. Depending on articulation agreements with individual regions, the certificate can be available statewide. Existing faculty, staff, facilities and equipment will implement and sustain the proposed certificate program. No additional resources will be required. The Certificate of Proficiency will provide an independent, industry-recognized certification as well as a stackable credential toward a one-year Certificate of Completion in Professional Bookkeeping. Credits earned in the certificate program(s) will meet some requirements for two existing AAS degrees:

• AAS, IT Support & Web Development • AAS, General Technology, Business Emphasis.

The School of Applied Sciences and Technology Education (ASTE) at Utah State University offers a broad-based associate of applied science degree in general technology with emphasis areas in STEM, Business & IT, and Allied Health. The proposed Certificate of Proficiency will be part of the Business & IT emphasis. The proposed certificate provides an opportunity to develop region-specific training at all USU regional campuses and creates a needed framework to lead the state in forming new partnerships with the Utah College of Applied Technology, including specific partnerships with the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College (UBATC), Tooele Applied Technology College (TATC), and Bridgerland Applied Technology College (BATC) campuses. The certificate will carefully articulate with the UCAT campuses to provide additional opportunities for students while avoiding unnecessary duplication.

Section IV: Finances The proposed certificate of proficiency will be cost neutral, funded by internal reallocation of funds and tuition revenue. All courses for the proposed certificate are currently offered, and no new faculty, staff, library or operational funds are required. There will be no budgetary impact, including cost savings, to other programs or units at Utah State University.

http://ubatc.edu/

http://ubatc.edu/


Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours Required Courses BUSN 1111 Survey of Accounting 3 ACTG/ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting 4 BCIS 1410 Spreadsheet 1 2 BUSN 2988 ICE House: Entrepreneurial Thought 3 BUSN 2800 Computerized Accounting 2 BUSN 2151 or BUSN 2320 Income Tax Preparation - OR -

Small Business Management for CTE 2 Sub-Total 16

Elective Courses Sub-Total 0

Track/Options (if applicable) Sub-Total 0


Program Schedule All classes may be taken during the spring semester, and several of the classes may be taken during the fall semester. Professional Bookkeeper – Certificate of Proficiency Spring Class Schedule Cr. BUSN 2800 (S) Computerized Accounting 2 BUSN 2151 (S) or

BUSN 2320 (F/S) Income Tax Preparation or Small Business Management-CTE

2

BUSN 1111 (F/S) Survey of Accounting 3 ACTG/ACCT 2010 (F/S/SU) Financial Accounting 4 BCIS 1410 (F/S) Spreadsheet 1 2 BUSN 2988 (F/S/SU) ICE House: Entrepreneurial Thought 3 Total Credits 16

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Web Business in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Web Business.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Certificate or Proficiency in Web Business in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Certificate of Proficiency in Web Business, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will provide students with marketable skills important to industries such as hospitality, real estate, restaurants and retail; and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Web Business in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE

Program Request – Abbreviated Template Utah State University Eastern

Certificate of Proficiency, Web Business 05/01/2016


Utah State University requests approval to offer Web Business – Certificate of Proficiency effective summer 2016. This certificate can be used as a stand-alone credential or used to fill some the requirements of the existing AAS degree in the IT Support and Web Development AAS degree. Section II: Need Utah’s long term outlook projections show a 2.1 percent growth in Office and Administrative support. There is also a 3.1 percent annual growth in Computer and Mathematical Occupations between 2010-2020. This is close behind Construction/Extraction work (3.4 percent) and nearly as high as Healthcare occupations (3.2 percent) (Services, 2012). Note that the median income potential for Computer and Mathematical Occupations is significantly higher ($31.45/hr) versus the others: construction ($18.88), healthcare practicioners & technicians ($30.76), and healthcare support ($12.80). (Services, 2012) When looked at nationally, a similar trend is seen: Computer and Mathematical Occupation growth (22%), construction/extraction (22.2%), healthcare practitioners (25.9%), and healthcare support (34.5%) (Statistics, 2012). Most businesses have a web presence and need qualified individuals to maintain a web presenece to faciliate their marketing efforts. These skills benefit many different industries including hospitality, real estate, restaurants, retail etc.

Section III: Institutional Impact This program will bring together existing resources available within the USU regional campus system and leverage these resources to offer a program that is needed throughout the state. This action also builds upon the individual Career and Technical Education programs housed in the Division of Professional & Technical Education at USU Eastern (PTE Division). The PTE Division is part of the ASTE Department at Utah State, housed in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. The Web Business certificate will have minimal impact on faculty and staff. Current faculty and staff exist and have the necessary expertise to offer the program without needing to acquire additional skills.

Section IV: Finances No foreseeable negative impacts upon existing programs, departmental, college, or university budgets. All costs are currently covered in existing budgets. No new faculty or staff FTE, library or other operational funds are required.

Section V: Program Curriculum


Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours BCIS 1200 or BCIS 2610

Introduction to Operating Systems or Administrating Windows Professional

2 or 3

BCIS 2210 Linux & Web Server Hosting 3 BCIS 2300 Web Programming 3 BCIS 2500 Web Business 3 BUSN 2201 or MGT 3500

Marketing Concepts or Fundamentals of Marketing 3

BUSN 2988 The ICE House: An Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thought 3

Total Number of Credits 17 or 18 Program Schedule Web Business – Certificate of Proficiency Fall Class Schedule Cr. BCIS 1200 or

BCIS 2610 Introduction to Operating Systems or Administrating Windows Professional

2 3 BUSN 2988 ICE House: Entrepreneurial Thought 3 Total Semester Credits 5 or 6 Spring Class Schedule BCIS 2210 Linux & Web Server Hosting 3 BCIS 2300 Web Programming 3 BCIS 2500 Web Business 3 BUSN 2201

or MGT 3500

Marketing Concepts or Fundamentals of Marketing 3

Total Semester Credits 12 Total Credits 17 or

18

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Minor in Technology and Engineering Education in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Minor in Technology and Engineering Education.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Minor in Technology and Engineering Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Minor in Technology and Engineering Education, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will provide students in other fields of education the opportunity to expand their marketability in STEM education, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Minor in Technology and Engineering Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE


Minor in Technology Education 09/25/2015

Section I: Request

This is to request the addition of a Technology and Engineering Education Minor within the Technology and Engineering Education program. This will allow any students involved in the education program the opportunity to add an additional endorsement area to their credentials upon graduation.

Section II: Need Throughout the state of Utah there is a teacher shortage in the area of Technology and Engineering. As a result, the Utah State Office of Education has made changes in the requirements for endorsements. They have created a separate content area for middle school Technology and Engineering Education with less education requirements for endorsement. The required course experience is covered in 5 courses taught in the Technology and Engineering Education program at USU. By creating a minor in Technology and Engineering Education it will provide students in other fields of education the opportunity to expand their marketability while addressing the shortage of technology and engineering teachers in Utah.

Section III: Institutional Impact No substantive administrative or equipment changes will be necessary to facilitate the creation and operation of this minor. Courses are currently in place and have additional capacity. The department will also monitor interest in this minor/course offerings for future regional campus offering as some of the existing courses are already available at the regional campus sites.

Section IV: Finances No new funding will be required. Possible gains can be implied as enrollment in the courses will increase slightly decreasing the cost per student per course.


Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours Required Courses

TEE 1010 Communications Technology or

TEE 3050 Networking and computer systems 3

TEE 1020 Energy Power, Transportation, and Control Technology 3 TEE 2030 Wood-Based Manufacturing Systems

or TEE 1030 Material and Processing Systems

3

Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours TEE 1040 Construction and Estimating 3 TEE 1200 Computer Aided Drafting & Design 3

Sub-Total 15 Elective Courses 0

Sub-Total 15 Track/Options (if applicable) 0


Program Schedule Fall TEE 1010 Communications Technology 3 Cr. Offered Online TEE 1020 EPT and Control systems technology 3 Cr. Offered distance to regional campus TEE 1030 Materials and Processing Systems 3 Cr. TEE 1200 Computer Aided Drafting and Design 3 Cr. Offered Online TEE 2030 Wood-Based Manufacturing Systems 3 Cr. Spring TEE 1010 Communications Technology 3 Cr. Offered Online TEE 1020 EPT and Control systems technology 3 Cr. Offered distance to regional campus TEE 1030 Materials and Processing Systems 3 Cr. TEE 1200 Computer Aided Drafting and Design 3 Cr. Offered Online TEE 1040 Construction and Estimating 3 Cr. Additional sections may be offered in the summer depending on enrollment needs.

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes changing the name of the existing Certificate of Completion (one-year) program in Accounting Information Systems to Professional Bookkeeper in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes changing the name of the existing Certificate of Completion (one-year) program in Accounting Information Systems to Professional Bookkeeper.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to change the name of the existing Certificate of Completion (one-year) program in Accounting Information Systems to Professional Bookkeeper in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes changing the name of the existing Certificate of Completion (one-year) program in Accounting Information Systems to Professional Bookkeeper, and WHEREAS, The proposed name change better reflects the program credential, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to change the name of the existing Certificate of Completion (one-year) program in Accounting Information Systems to Professional Bookkeeper in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE


Certificate of Completion, Professional Bookkeeper 09/29/2015

Section I: Request

Utah State University requests approval to change the name of the existing one-year Certificate of Completion in Accounting Information Systems to Professional Bookkeeper, effective in summer of 2016. The Professional Bookkeeper Certificate of Completion is a 33-credit hour program that builds upon a shorter Certificate of Proficiency. The certificate provides a stand-alone credential as well as a stackable credential that is part of existing associate of applied science degrees such as IT Support & Web Development or General Technology. Several of the courses also meet requirements of the baccalaureate degree in Business Education. By building momentum, the Certificate of Completion will support student completion and facilitate student transitions.

Section II: Need The Professional Bookkeeper Certificate of Completion is designed to strengthen and supplement the training received in the shorter, 16-hour Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Bookkeeping. The Certificate of Completion provides the training needed to obtain an industry credential needed for entry-level bookkeeping jobs. In addition, it provides supplemental training in communication, business, and soft-skills needed for on-going employment or that are required for related, stackable degrees. The accounting courses in the certificate are aligned to outcomes in national tests adminstered by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB), an organization that helps certify bookkeepers who meet national standards to receive recognition as bookkeepers and accounting professionals. Students who complete and pass the certification exams will be prepared to help a small business with business accounting, tax filing, general financial management and budget tracking. Students will also take core classes that can be applied to longer, two-year applied science degrees, or to a baccalaureate degree in Business Education.

Employment positions for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is expected to grow 11 percent from 2012 to 2022 (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm). Bookkeeping (including accounting and auditing clerks) is a sizeable occupation. In the coming decade, business expansion and retiring workers will create greater demand and a high volume of annual job openings for certified bookkeepers. Professional bookkeeping jobs fall within accounting and auditing clerk occupations where most moderate training occurs on the job and a high school diploma or equivalent is required. The statewide median wage for bookkeepers is $16.11 an hour. In Utah’s southeastern area, the wage for inexperienced bookkeepers is $11.37 an hour and $15.89 an hour for experienced bookkeepers. The occupation’s annual growth rate is 2.6% with average annual job openings of 520. Related occupations and their corresponding statewide median wages are as follows: billing and posting clerks, $14.71; brokerage clerks, $20.28; loan interviewers and clerks. $15.94; office clerks (general) $12.04; and secretaires and administrative assistants (except legal, medical or executive) $15.20. The annual growth



rate for these related occupations is close to the growth rate for a professional bookkeeper. Related occupations in accounting or auditing pay a significantly higher wage but also require a bachelor’s degree for entry-level positions.

An opportunity to earn a certification in bookkeeping during a short period will allow students to become familiar with higher education. Students enrolled in the certificate program will also have an opportunity to complete an internship which will enable them to quickly gain employable skills and earn an equitable wage.

The one-year Certificate of Completion adds training in essential communication and soft skills required for well-prepared and job ready students. According to a 2010 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, communication skills are ranked first among a job canditate’s “must have” skills and qualities. The Office of Disability Emplyment Policy also identified the essential nature of communication and soft skills (http://www.dol.gov/odep/documents/essential_job_skills.pdf). The certificate includes specific courses in verbal communication, written communication, human relations, along with an opportunity to take specialized elective courses, including an opportunity to complete a focused internship with a participating company.

Section III: Institutional Impact The name change better reflects the purposes of this degree to providing short-term training, leading to employment or stackable credentials, while also avoiding potential confusion for students who are pursing the baccalaurette or MAcc degrees in accounting offered by the Hunstman School of Business. The university will offer the proposed Certificate of Completion through the Division of Professional and Technical Education of the School of Applied Sciences and Technology Education (ASTE) at the Southeast region locations of Price, Moab and Blanding. Depending on articulation agreements with individual regions, the certificate can be available statewide through the USU regional campus system. The program would be implemented using existing faculty, staff, facilities, and equipment. No additional resources will be required. The Certificate of Completion will provide students with an independent, industry-recognized certification as well as a stackable credential toward additional degrees. Credits earned in the certificate program(s) also meet many of the requirements in the following USU degrees:

• AAS, IT Support & Web Development • AAS, General Technology, Business Emphasis. • BS, Business Education

The School of Applied Sciences and Technology Education (ASTE) at Utah State University offers a broad-based Associate of Applied Science degree in General Technology with emphasis areas in STEM, Business & IT, and Allied Health. The proposed Certificate of Completion will be part of the Business & IT emphasis. The certificate provides an opportunity to offer needed regional training at all USU regional campuses and creates a needed framework to lead the state in forming new partnerships with the Utah College of Applied Technology, including specific partnerships with the UBATC, TATC, and BATC campuses. The certificate

http://www.dol.gov/odep/documents/essential_job_skills.pdf

will carefully articulate with the UCAT campuses to provide additional opportunities for students while avoiding unnecessary duplication.

Section IV: Finances The Certificate of Completion will be cost neutral, funded by internal reallocation of funds and tuition revenues. All courses for the proposed certificate are currently offered. There will be no budgetary impact, including cost savings, to other programs or units within Utah State University.

Section V: Program Curriculum & Program Schedule

The following grid shows the required and elective classes for the Certificate of Completion, including when courses would be available to students.

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Music in the Caine College of the Arts proposes offering a Minor in Music Studies in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Music in the Caine College of the Arts proposes offering a Minor in Music Studies.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Minor in Music Studies in the Caine College of the Arts.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Music in the Caine College of the Arts proposes offering a Minor in Music Studies, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will allow students to explore music outside the performance domain, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Minor in Music Studies in the Caine College of the Arts’ Department of Music and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE


Minor in Music Studies MM/DD/YEAR

Section I: Request

The Department of Music proposes to create a music minor that allows greater access to a broad population of people interested in music. While there is already a successful face-to-face music minor in place that allows some online offerings, the new program will allow off-campus students, those whose schedules do not allow traditional classes, and those who do not play an instrument or sing to pursue a minor in music, including the possibility of taking the entire minor through online classes. Both minors involve the study of the foundations of music. Beyond these fundamentals, the current music minor focuses on performing skills and experience, while the proposed new minor will focus instead on listening and examining music as a component of human culture(s). For this reason, it will be designated as a minor in “Music Studies.” All but one of the proposed courses are already offered (many as General Education credits), and half are already part of the existing minor.

Section II: Need The current music minor serves 30-40 students and requires private study on an instrument or voice as well as ensemble experience, emphasizing the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. The “Music Studies” minor will explore music with a greater emphasis on the cognitive domain to allow students who may not play or sing formally to still take music coursework and learn about music, focusing on listening and understanding music as a component of culture. “Music Studies” may be attractive to students in American Studies, as well as to business students who have an interest in the music industry. It will also broaden access to music programs, as students living anywhere can earn this minor through online or broadcast classes, which is currently impossible because of the private instruction and ensembles requirements in the existing minor.

Section III: Institutional Impact Several of the classes proposed for this minor are already offered both online (1010, 1100, 3010, and in fall 2015 also 3030 and 1190) and in person (1010, 1100, 1190, 3010, and 3030). Enrollments will expand slightly in some of these courses, up to the caps currently in place. Where new sections must be added, the music department anticipates adding online sections. The funding model of online education at USU will allow the hiring of area musicians with expertise in the appropriate areas if added sections are necessary to meet demand. The department anticipates no need for new physical facilities or modification.

Section IV: Finances All but one of the courses involved are already offered by the department. The Caine College of the Arts has policies that govern payment of teachers that pay online courses that will enable the department to offer these sections. Multiple sections of three of these classes have been offered online already, and enrollments have ranged from 15–104 without the added attraction of a possible minor. For this reason, the financial impact will be net positive to the department.

Section V: Program Curriculum All Program Courses (with New Courses in Bold) Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours

Required Courses

MUSC 1010: Introduction to Music

MUSC 1100: Music Fundamentals

MUSC 1190: World Music

3

3

3 Sub-Total 9

Elective Courses Sub-Total

Track/Options (if applicable)

At least 9 credits among the following:

MUSC 3010: Masterpieces of Music

MUSC 3020: History of Jazz

MUSC 3030: Rock and Roll: Catalyst for Social Change

MUSC 30XX: Creative Projects in Music Technology

3

3

3

3


Program Schedule A typical track through the program might look like this: Year 1 Fall: MUSC 1010 and MUSC 1100 Year 1 Spring: MUSC 1190 and option #1 Year 2 Fall: option #2 and option #3

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Accountancy in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes offering an Executive Master of Accounting degree in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School of Accountancy in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes offering an Executive Master of Accounting degree.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer an Executive Master of Accounting degree in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s School of Accountancy in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes offering an Executive Master in Accounting degree, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will allow professionals to gain advanced accounting credentials, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer an Executive Master of Accounting degree in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business’ School of Accountancy and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE

Executive Summary – Full Template

Utah State University Executive Master of Accounting (EMAcc) Program

06/10/2015

Program Description Many working professionals who aspire for promotions to financial management positions (e.g. Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller, etc.) lack the accounting knowledge and background necessary to function in these positions at a high level. Some of these individuals arrived at their current position without any formal educational training in finance or accounting. The School of Accountancy proposes to offer an executive-level Master of Accounting (EMAcc) program tailored to these aspiring financial managers. Similar to executive MBA programs, this EMAcc program will build upon students’ experience in the business world by providing accounting course content tailored to this group of individuals. Role and Mission Fit Utah State University is a “Doctorate-granting University” as defined in Regents’ Policy R312. Regents’ Policy R312-4.1 states, “The mission of a Doctorate-granting University is to discover, create, and transmit knowledge through education and training programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels through research and development and through service and extension programs associated with a major teaching and research university. Emphasis is placed on teaching, research, and service. The institution contributes to the quality of life and economic development at the local, state, and national levels.” [emphasis added] This proposed program is an educational program at the graduate as well as professional levels. Faculty This program will be taught by a combination of current USU faculty as well as adjunct faculty and lecturers who are deemed to be experts in their respective fields. As such, no additional full-time faculty will be needed to effectively deliver this program. Market Demand Through discussions with the School of Accountancy (SOA) advisory board as well as others in the profession the SOA has learned that many individuals who aspire to financial management positions within organizations lack the technical accounting knowledge necessary to compete for and function at a high level in these positions. Many are limited in their ability to obtain promotions to these positions. Others who are promoted to these positions find that they are underqualified for the responsibilities they now have. In addition, due to the educational requirements imposed by state boards of accountancy many of these individuals are unqualified to sit for the CPA exam. The individuals in these financial management positions play key roles in the financial health of the organization and its stakeholders. With recent new regulation such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, technical accounting knowledge has become even more essential for these financial managers. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of financial managers will increase by approximately 9% during the period from 2012 to 2022.1 The Utah Department of Workforce Services projects annual increases of 2.5% in “Business and Financial Operations” jobs during that same time

1 http://data.bls.gov/projections/occupationProj

period.2 This increased demand, combined with the fact that many individuals currently aspiring to financial management positions are underprepared, creates an opportunity for the School of Accountancy to fill a need in the education of these professionals. Student Demand Through conversations with high-level executives at large corporations as well as the SOA advisory board the SOA believes that this program has demand from students. Through these conversations, the SOA believes large corporations will provide financial support for promising up-and-coming professionals to enroll in this master’s program. This program is a first of its kind, and the SOA intends to test its belief that an untapped market exists by filling this need. The structure being used (i.e. using adjunct faculty) allows the SOA to test this market at very low cost with no new overhead being assumed. Statement of Financial Support Appropriated Fund…………………………………………………. Special Legislative Appropriation………………………………… Grants and Contracts……………………………………………… Special Fees ………………………………………………………. Differential Tuition (must be approved by the Regents)……….. Other (please describe)…………………………………………… Financial support for this program will come from an initial investment from existing Huntsman School of Business resources and subsequently through revenues collected from students. Revenues will be collected via a contractual arrangement with the USU Regional Campuses (RC) in which RC will register students and collect payment, transferring to HSB funds at least adequate to cover costs associated with running the program. This contractual arrangement will be patterned after the one that is in place for the Shingo MBA program that is offered by the Huntsman School of Business. Similar Programs Already Offered in the USHE Some executive-level programs currently exist that would provide limited exposure to accounting curriculum (e.g. Executive MBA programs). However, the SOA is unaware of any current advanced degree programs that offer both the breadth and depth of accounting knowledge in a way as accessible to aspiring financial executives as the program the SOA is proposing. As a land grant institution, Utah State University is well-positioned to be a pioneer in such a program.

2 https://jobs.utah.gov/wi/pubs/outlooks/state/

Program Description – Full Template Utah State University

Executive Master of Accounting (EMAcc) Program 06/10/2015


Utah State University requests approval to offer Executive Master of Accounting effective Summer 2016. This program has been approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on _________.

Section II: Program Description Complete Program Description The Executive Master of Accounting program includes a combination of in-class and online learning. This program is tailored to working professionals who have at least five years of work experience. Students matriculated in the Executive Master of Accounting degree must complete a program of study consisting of 30 credit hours. The program of study is pre-determined and does not include any elective courses. Purpose of Degree Through conversations with the SOA advisory board as well as other practicing professionals, the SOA has determined that there is a demand for a master’s-level accounting degree tailored to working professionals. While many Master of Accounting degrees exist (including one at Utah State University), the SOA has not been able to identify a single program that tailors its offerings to executives who are seeking to advance their careers through obtaining accounting-specific education and training. This degree offering fits that identified need by tailoring the content as well as the format of the courses provided to working professionals. Institutional Readiness The SOA is prepared to begin offering this program with no additional administrative structures needed. If the program is successful, it is anticipated that one additional administrative support staff person will be needed to support the ongoing needs of the program. The proposed program will not impact the delivery of existing undergraduate or graduate courses in any way. Departmental Faculty

Department Faculty Category

Dpt Faculty Headcount –

Prior to Program

Implementation

Faculty Additions

to Support Program

Dpt Faculty Headcount at Full Program

Implementation With Doctoral Degrees (Including MFA and other terminal degrees, as specified by the institution) Full-time Tenured 6 0 6 Full-time Non-Tenured 3 0 3 Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured With Master’s Degrees

Full-time Tenured Full-time Non-Tenured 2 0 2 Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured With Bachelor’s Degrees Full-time Tenured Full-time Non-Tenured Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured Other Full-time Tenured Full-time Non-Tenured Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured Total Headcount Faculty in the Department Full-time Tenured 6 0 6 Full-time Non-Tenured 5 0 5 Part-time Tenured Part-time Non-Tenured Total Department Faculty FTE (As reported in the most recent A-1/S-11 Institutional Cost Study for “prior to program implementation” and using the A-1/S-11 Cost Study Definition for the projected “at full program implementation.”)

16.37 X 16.37

Staff It is anticipated that one additional administrative assistant will be needed to assist with the logistics of the program. This administrative assistant will perform secretarial work and will be needed beginning with the first year of the program after it is verified that a sufficient demand exists to warrant going forward with this program. Library and Information Resources No additional library resources will be necessary beyond those already available at Utah State University. Admission Requirements Proposed admission requirements are as follows:

• Applicant must have an undergraduate degree (not topic specific) • Applicant must have five or more years of work experience • Applicant must either have taken the following courses, or have work experience in the following

areas sufficient to justify waiver of the course requirement: o Intermediate financial accounting o Tax o Auditing

Student Advisement Students will receive advising from the faculty member assigned to serve as the EMAcc program director as well as from the faculty members teaching the courses within the program.

Justification for Graduation Standards and Number of Credits Students must complete the required set of 10 courses (30 credit hours) and have a minimum 3.0 GPA from courses taken as part of the EMAcc program to graduate. External Review and Accreditation No external consultants were involved in the development of this program. The School of Accountancy (SOA) and Huntsman School of Business are both accredited by the AACSB. This program will become part of the accreditation reviews scheduled for the fall of 2017 to continue the business accreditation and accounting accreditation already granted by the AACSB. Projected Program Enrollment and Graduates; Projected Departmental Faculty/Students

Section III: Need Program Need Through discussions with the School of Accountancy (SOA) advisor board as well as others in the profession the SOA has learned that many individuals who aspire to financial management positions within organizations lack the technical accounting knowledge necessary to compete for and function at a high level in these positions. Many are limited in their ability to obtain promotions to these positions. Others who are promoted to these positions find that they are underqualified for the responsibilities they now have. In addition, due to the educational requirements imposed by state boards of accountancy many of these individuals are unqualified to sit for the CPA exam. The individuals in these financial management positions

Data Category Current – Prior

to New Program

Implementation

PROJ YR 1

PROJ YR 2

PROJ YR 3

PROJ YR 4

PROJ YR 5

Data for Proposed Program Number of Graduates in Proposed Program X 0 20 20 20 20

Total # of Declared Majors in Proposed Program X 20 20 20 20 20

Departmental Data – For All Programs Within the Department Total Department Faculty FTE (as reported in Faculty table above) 16.37 17.37 17.37 17.37 17.37 17.37 Total Department Student FTE (Based on Fall Third Week) 296.27 296.27 316.27 316.27 316.27 316.27 Student FTE per Faculty FTE (ratio of Total Department Faculty FTE and Total Department Student FTE above)

18.1 17.0 18.2 18.2 18.2 18.2

Program accreditation-required ratio of Student FTE/Faculty FTE, if applicable: (Provide ratio here:_______________________)

play key roles in the financial health of the organization and its stakeholders. With the increase of new regulation such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, technical accounting knowledge has become even more essential for these financial managers. Labor Market Demand The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of financial managers will increase by approximately 9% during the period from 2012 to 2022.3 The Utah Department of Workforce Services projects annual increases of 2.5% in “Business and Financial Operations” jobs during that same time period.4 This increased demand, combined with the fact that many individuals currently aspiring to financial management positions are underprepared, creates an opportunity for the School of Accountancy to fill a need in the education of these professionals. Student Demand Through conversations with high-level executives at large corporations as well as the SOA advisory board the SOA believes that this program has demand from students. Through these conversations, the SOA believes large corporations will provide financial support for promising up-and-coming professionals to enroll in this master’s program. This program is a first of its kind, and the SOA intends to test its belief that an untapped market exists by filling this need. The structure being used (i.e. using adjunct faculty) allows the SOA to test this market at very low cost with no new overhead being assumed. Similar Programs Some executive-level programs currently exist that would provide limited exposure to accounting curriculum (e.g. Executive MBA programs). However, the SOA is unaware of any current advanced degree programs that offer both the breadth and depth of accounting knowledge in a way as accessible to aspiring financial executives as the program the SOA is proposing. As a land grant institution, Utah State University is well-positioned to be a pioneer in such a program. Collaboration with and Impact on Other USHE Institutions This program is being developed by the School of Accountancy at Utah State University. No other USHE institutions have been contacted regarding the development of this program. Since no other university is currently offering a similar program, it is not anticipated that the creation of this program will impact other USHE institutions in any way. Benefits The SOA believes that successful implementation of this program has several benefits to both Utah State University, the USHE more broadly, as well as the U.S. and Utah workforce. Specific benefits include name brand building, financial benefits, as well as a better-educated and better-prepared workforce. The target market for this program is a national one. As such, Utah’s brand will be extended beyond the state’s boundaries via this program. Consistency with Institutional Mission Utah State University is a “Doctorate-granting University” as defined in Regents’ Policy R312. Regents’ Policy R312-4.1 states, “The mission of a Doctorate-granting University is to discover, create, and transmit knowledge through education and training programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional

3 http://data.bls.gov/projections/occupationProj 4 https://jobs.utah.gov/wi/pubs/outlooks/state/

levels through research and development and through service and extension programs associated with a major teaching and research university. Emphasis is placed on teaching, research, and service. The institution contributes to the quality of life and economic development at the local, state, and national levels.” [emphasis added] This proposed program is an educational program at the graduate as well as professional levels.

Section IV: Program and Student Assessment Program Assessment The SOA has identified three main categories for student learning in the Executive Master of Accounting (EMAcc) program: (1) business and accounting knowledge; (2) professional skills; (3) and values and attitudes. Within each of these three categories, key competencies have been identified and specific learning goals established. These learning goals are listed below with the course numbers where these goals will be assessed following each goal in parentheses: Business and Accounting Knowledge Students will demonstrate technical knowledge of the following areas:

1. Professional standards, regulations, and best practices relating to the recording, presentation, and verification of accounting information. (6100)

2. Internal controls, security, key business processes, and design and implementation of effective information management solutions. (6101)

3. Organizational leadership (6108) 4. Corporate governance and fraud deterrence (6107) 5. Tax policy and compliance for enterprises. (6105) 6. Global environment related to business, finance, and accounting (6106) 7. Understanding of the SEC including its structure, responsibilities, and registration and reporting

requirements (6100) 8. Understanding of capital markets and the use of public information in ratio analysis, valuation, and

accounting-based trading strategies (6103)

Professional Skills Students will demonstrate basic professional skills in the following areas:

1. Oral and written communication in the context and language of accounting and business. (6108, 6109)

2. Develop, record, analyze, validate, communicate, and make professional judgments relative to financial and other types of information. (6100, 6101, 6109)

3. Use of information technology and Big Data analysis and visualization techniques in decision making (6104, 6109)

4. Ability to work productively as a member or leader of a team. (6108, 6109) 5. Ability to use resources such as professional standards, regulations, and other financial data to

research accounting-related issues and apply their findings to various decision settings. (6102, 6109)

Values and Attitudes Students will demonstrate dedication to the following professional values and attitudes needed for success in the accounting profession:

1. Value-based reasoning techniques under conditions of uncertainty to enhance personal objectivity, integrity, and ethical conduct. (6108, 6109)

2. Motivation and commitment to continue learning throughout life to maintain professional knowledge and skills. (6108)

3. Appreciation of diverse world-views resulting from a variety of geographical and cultural experiences. (6106)

These learning goals will be assessed by faculty members who teach the courses using the master template developed by the SOA for embedded assessment. Course numbers have been listed following each learning goal to which that course most closely contributes. Expected Standards of Performance Students must complete the required set of 10 courses (30 credit hours) and have a minimum 3.0 GPA from courses taken as part of the EMAcc program to graduate. The SOA will also request written feedback via student course evaluations in order to improve courses and teaching.

Section V: Finance Department Budget

Three-Year Budget Projection

Departmental Data

Current Departmental Budget – Prior

to New Program Implementation

Departmental Budget Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Addition to

Budget Total

Budget Addition

to Budget

Total Budget

Addition to

Budget Total

Budget Personnel Expense Salaries and Wages 1,920,035 200,000 2,120,035 2,120,035 2,120,035

Benefits 999,328 86,000 1,085,328 1,085,328 1,085,328 Total

Personnel Expense

$2,919,363 $286,000 $3,205,363 $ $3,205,363 $ $3,205,363

Non-Personnel Expense Travel Capital Library Current Expense 52,005 214,000 266,005 266,005 266,005

Total Non-Personnel Expense

Total Expense $2,971,368 $500,000 $3,471,368 $ $3,471,368 $ $3,471,368

(Personnel + Current)

Departmental Funding Appropriated Fund 2,971,368 2,971,368 2,971,368 2,971,368

Other: Special Legislative Appropriation

Grants and Contracts

Special Fees / Differential Tuition

1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000

Total Revenue $2,971,368 1,500,000 $4,471,368 $1,500,000 $4,471,368 $1,500,000 $4,471,368

Difference Revenue-Expense $0 $ $1,000,000 $ $1,000,000 $ $1,000,000

Departmental Instructional Cost / Student Credit Hour* (as reported in institutional Cost Study for “current” and using the same Cost Study Definition for “projected”)

$460 $ $460 $ $460 $ $460

* Projected Instructional Cost/Student Credit Hour data contained in this chart are to be used in the Third-Year Follow-Up Report and Cyclical Reviews required by R411. Funding Sources All necessary funds will come from Huntsman School of Business resources. It is anticipated that the program will be self-sustaining after the initial investment for startup. Note that while all revenue in the table above is listed in the ‘Special Fees / Differential Tuition’ line category, the revenue collected by the Huntsman School of Business will come through a contractual arrangement with USU Regional Campuses (RC) similar to the arrangement that is in place for the Shingo MBA program offered by the Huntsman School of Business. It is anticipated that a flat fee of approximately $75,000 per student will be collected for this program rather than the standard university tuition rates. Reallocation No reallocation of existing funds will be necessary.

Impact on Existing Budgets The budgetary needs of this program will not impact other programs in any way. All costs will be covered by revenue derived from the program.

Section VI: Program Curriculum


Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours Required Courses

ACCT 6100 Financial Reporting and the SEC 3 ACCT 6101 Advanced Strategic Cost Management 3 ACCT 6102 Research and Valuation 3 ACCT 6103 Accounting Information and the Capital

Markets 3

ACCT 6104 Big Data and Systems Analytics for Financial Executives 3

ACCT 6105 Taxes: Planning and Strategy 3 ACCT 6106 International Business, Finance, and

Accounting 3 ACCT 6107 Corporate Governance 3 ACCT 6108 Leadership for Financial Executives 3 ACCT 6109 Financial Strategy 3

Sub-Total 30 Elective Courses

Sub-Total 0 Track/Options (if applicable)


Program Schedule Below is the anticipated schedule for the Executive EMAcc program. Note that this program is being tailored to executives who (1) typically are busy and unavailable for courses spread over full university semesters, and (2) enjoy a significant amount of work experience upon which the SOA can build. As such, this program does not follow the traditional semester system at Utah State University. In addition, each course will be a combination of an out-of-class component and an intensive in-class session and will be built around a cohort group of students.

Summer I (Two-Week Intensive Session)

Winter (One-Week Intensive Session)

Summer II (Two-Week Intensive Session)

ACCT 6100 Financial Reporting and the SEC

(3 credit hours)

ACCT 6105 Taxes: Planning and Strategy

(3 credit hours)

ACCT 6101 Advanced Strategic Cost

Management (3 credit hours)

ACCT 6103 ACCT 6106 ACCT 6102

Accounting Information and the Capital Markets

(3 credit hours)

International Business, Finance, and Accounting

(3 credit hours)

Research and Valuation (3 credit hours)

ACCT 6107 Corporate Governance

(3 credit hours)

ACCT 6104 Big Data and Systems Analytics

for Financial Executives (3 credit hours)

ACCT 6108 Leadership for Financial

Executives (3 credit hours)

ACCT 6109 Financial Strategy

(3 credit hours)

Section VII: Faculty It is anticipated that the following current faculty will work to support the program: Larry Walther, PhD, CPA is serving as co-department head and EY Professor in the School of Accountancy. Professor Walther has been on faculty at Utah State University for seven years. Prior to joining USU, Professor Walther served as department head at the University of Texas at Arlington. In addition to his role as a professor, Dr. Walther has owned businesses and has served as a consultant and/or director to various public and non-public companies. He has taught a variety of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is anticipated that Dr. Walther will provide oversight services to one or more EMAcc courses. He will also assist in identifying talented adjunct faculty as well as highly-respected individuals in the profession to assist with the teaching of the EMAcc courses. Chris Skousen, PhD is serving as co-department head of the School of Accountancy. He has been on the faculty at USU for eight years. Prior to joining the faculty of USU, Dr. Skousen served on the faculty of the University of Texas at Arlington. He has taught a variety of both undergraduate and graduate accounting courses. He has also filled a variety of administrative assignments including serving on the USU budget and faculty welfare committee, serving on the faculty senate, and serving on the Huntsman School’s curriculum committee. Dr. Skousen will provide oversight services to one or more EMAcc courses. Jeffrey T. Doyle, PhD, CPA is a Full Professor in the School of Accountancy. Dr. Doyle has been on faculty at USU for nine years. Prior to joining the USU faculty, Dr. Doyle served as Visiting Assistant Professor at Stanford University for one year and served on the faculty at the University of Utah for three years. He has published widely and has received awards for both research and teaching. Dr. Doyle also spent a year serving as Research Fellow at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) where he advised the U.S. accounting standard setter regarding academic research relevant to their deliberations. Dr. Doyle will provide oversight services to one or more EMAcc courses. E. Vance Grange, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Accountancy and has been on faculty since 1983. He has served as the Director of Taxation Programs and the Director of Personal Financial Planning Programs for the School of Accountancy. He has taught a variety of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Grange will provide oversight services to one or more EMAcc courses.

Richard Jensen, PhD, CPA is a Full Professor in the School of Accountancy and has been on faculty since 1987. Dr. Jensen has served in a variety of capacities in the SOA including Department Head and Director of Graduate Programs. He has taught a variety of courses in accounting at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Jensen will provide oversight services to one or more EMAcc courses. Nathaniel Stephens, PhD, CPA is an Associate Professor of Accountancy will serve as program director. Professor Stephens has been on faculty at Utah State University for seven years and has taught a variety of accounting courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has also filled administrative assignments both in the School of Accountancy (SOA) and the Huntsman School of Business (HSB). Most closely related to this program is his leadership of the SOA’s effort to implement effective assurance of learning processes in compliance with accreditation standards. Richard Price, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Accountancy and will provide oversight services to one or more EMAcc courses. Professor Price has been on faculty at Utah State University for three years and has taught accounting courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prior to joining USU, Professor Price taught in the graduate business program at Rice University. Professor Price has served in a variety of service and administrative assignments, including implementing a faculty mentoring program for students here at USU. Chad A. Simon, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Accountancy and will provide oversight services to one or more EMAcc courses. Professor Simon has been on faculty at Utah State University for three years and has taught accounting courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prior to joining USU, Professor Simon served on the faculty of UNLV. Professor Simon has served in a variety of service and administrative assignments, including overseeing the Quigley Ambassadors; a group of students who reach out to recruit students into the accounting program. It is not anticipated that there will be any need to hire any additional full-time faculty for this program. All faculty needs will be met through existing faculty or through hiring adjunct faculty who are well known in their respective fields.

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Management in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes offering a Minor in Technical Sales Management in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Management in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes offering a Minor in Technical Sales Management.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Minor in Technical Sales Management in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Management in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes offering a Minor in Technical Sales Management, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will allow students to acquire both STEM and business credentials, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Minor in Technical Sales Management in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business’ Department of Management and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE

Program Request - Abbreviated Template

Utah State University Jon M Huntsman School of Business Technical Sales Management Minor

10/14/15

Section I: Request The Management Department in the Jon M Huntsman School of Business seeks to launch a minor in “Technical Sales Management” for students at Utah State University with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Section II: Need

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has been a strategic priority at Utah State University for several years. Students graduating in these disciplines have strong technical skills but little or no business experience or competency that would broaden their ability to apply these skills in organizational contexts. Students in STEM disciplines have an interest in learning General Management and Marketing concepts and tools, but programs of study with the mix of technical and business content that would accelerate career development do not exist. The proposed minor is designed specifically for these students. The job market for STEM graduates has generally been strong. However, we have found that graduates with STEM degrees combined with business skills have a market advantage over those who do not. STEM students armed with business skills are more capable of working within an organization and typically advance more quickly in their careers. Further, direct conversations with multiple major STEM employers in the state have yielded a clear statement that the most challenging positions for them to fill are those that require both technical and business skills. Without business skills, STEM students’ career growth and job advancement can be somewhat limited. The proposed minor will give USU STEM students professional opportunities they won’t have without it by giving them training in core business principles with an emphasis on developing relationships within and between organizations. Pedagogically, the minor must be designed so that it is accessible to STEM students and focuses on skill development. STEM programs of study are rigorous and time consuming. The new minor must be designed so that students are able to learn and apply concepts outside the time constraints imposed by existing programs of study. The courses in this minor will use a hybrid pedagogical approach that combines classroom instruction with digital technology. The program is designed so that the minor can be accomplished over the course of three months during the summer. Cases and concept applications will focus upon technology industries and organizations utilizing STEM. This minor is new to Utah State University and Utah in general. No other university has a minor with the courses and design proposed. While other universities within the state may have certificates, courses, and dual major options, none has a minor utilizing hybrid instruction that can be completed during the summer period.

Section III: Institutional Impact

The proposed minor will not adversely affect enrollment in other programs within the Huntsman School of Business or STEM programs of study as it is designed specifically to complement the training of STEM students. The proposed minor will utilize classroom and technology resources in the summer when these resources are otherwise under-utilized. Huntsman School faculty have taught the proposed courses for many years. Many of the courses have already been developed in a hybrid format. The only changes needed will be to frame the courses to meet the unique needs of the student group.

Section IV: Finances This is a new minor targeted to a cohort of students seeking technical degrees. As such existing faculty will be compensated on an Extra Service Compensation basis to teach the required courses. We anticipate that all program expenses can be covered with tuition revenue generated by the program.

Section V: Program Curriculum All courses will be framed for STEM students with technical background and skills.

Course Prefix and Number Title Credit Hours Semester Required Courses MGT 3000 Introduction to Business 3 Summer MGT 3500 Fundamentals of Marketing 3 Summer MGT 3540 New Venture Financing 2 Summer MGT 4560 Strategic Sales Management 2 Summer MGT 4600 Negotiations 2 Summer MGT 4545 Marketing and Sales Technology 2 Summer


8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes discontinuation of the Early Childhood Development Applied Associates degree at USU-Eastern in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes discontinuation of the Early Childhood Development Applied Associates degree at USU-Eastern.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to discontinue the Early Childhood Development Applied Associates degree at USU-Eastern in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes discontinuation of the Early Childhood Development Applied Associates degree at USU-Eastern, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to discontinue the Early Childhood Development Applied Associates degree at USU-Eastern in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services’ Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE


Discontinuation of the Early Childhood Development Applied Associates Degree (USU Eastern) 01/26/2015

Section I: Request

This request is to discontinue the Early Childhood Development Applied Associates Degree at USU Eastern. This degree was offered at CEU, and since the merger the number of students pursuing this degree has been very limited. In order to continue this program a full-time FCHD faculty member would need to be hired, so that the degree would have faculty representation. It is not cost effective to make this hire to continue the program.

Section II: Need The Early Childhood Development Applied Associates Degree was developed so students could gain the necessary skills to work in a preschool. Graduates with this degree are not compensated in the work force for their expertise, therefore a small number of students elect to pursue this degree.

Section III: Institutional Impact FCHD 2600 and 2630 will be discontinued at USU Eastern. The preschool will not accept new students starting fall 2015. There are two students currently working on the degree, and they will have the opportunity to complete the degree within one year of discontinuation of the program.

Section IV: Finances There will be no cost savings as the current resources are utilized in a TEAL faculty line.

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering proposes removal of all emphases in the current Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering proposes removal of all emphases in the current Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to remove all emphases in the current Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering proposes removal of all emphases in the current Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to remove all emphases in the current Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE

Utah State University Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

08/18/2015

Section I: Request The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requests that all of the Emphases in the current Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) be removed. Since Electrical Engineering is a discipline which is changing quickly, with new sub-disciplines added and obsoleted often, it is impractical to maintain a list of Emphases to which a student must be assigned. In addition, modern study in this field requires a knowledge of several sub-disciplines. The Departments is currently adequately preparing students with existing course offerings, and no instructional activities in the Department will be affected.

Section II: Need The current list of emphases requires students to declare an area of study. Many of the students are taking classes in several sub-disciplines, and find it difficult to determine a single emphasis to formally select. Also, as the faculty are added to the Department, their research interests and expertise result in changes in curriculum and course offerings which are not reflected in a fixed set of emphases. A review of the MSEE programs in the State of Utah, located at the University of Utah and at Brigham Young University, indicate that both programs do not include formal emphases. In addition, feedback from the students indicate that employers are not influenced by a formal emphasis noted on the degree, but by the breadth of classes the student has taken.

Section III: Institutional Impact None.

Section IV: Finances No costs are anticipated by this change.

Section V: Program Curriculum No program curriculum will be changed.

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University proposes offering a Certificate of Completion in General Education in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Utah State University proposes offering a Certificate of Completion in General Education.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Certificate of Completion in General Education.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University proposes offering a Certificate of Completion in General Education, and WHEREAS, The proposed program will provide students with a meaningful credential upon completion of their general education requirements, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Certificate of Completion in General Education and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education. RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES _________________________________ DATE

Program Request - Abbreviated Template

Utah State Universi ty Certificate of Completion – General

Education* 10/2016

Section I: Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer a Certificate of Completion in General Education effective Fall 2016. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on ______ 2016.

Section II: Need

Board of Regents Policy R470 outlines the structure of general education for the Utah System of Higher Education and specifies that each institution will set its own general education requirements in accordance with this structure. According to R470-7.1.2, a student who completes the general education requirements of a USHE institution can request a Letter of Completion confirming general education completion for USHE transfer partners. This Letter of Completion, while recognized and accepted within USHE, is not a formal academic award and does not become part of a student’s permanent academic record, nor is it recorded on an institutional transcript.

To formalize the completion of the USU general education requirements – a clearly identifiable core of courses with defined learning outcomes and assessment measures, USU requests approval to offer a Certificate of Completion automatically awarded to any student who has completed USU’s general education requirements. This is important for the following reasons:

• Completion of General Education becomes part of a student's permanent academic record

and can be recognized on a transcript and diploma. • The Certificate of Completion can be awarded automatically once a student completes USU’s

general education requirements; the Letter of Completion is only issued upon request. • Students who transfer after completing their general education requirements can be counted as

completers instead of non-completers by USU and USHE. • Students transferring outside of Utah have a transcripted demonstration of general education

completion; this can support efforts such as the WICHE Passport initiative.

Section III: Institutional Impact

This proposal does not require a change in USU’s general education requirements, nor will it require a change in staffing or facilities.

Section IV: Finances

No significant financial impact is anticipated. *This proposal was modeled after a similar one for a General Education Certificate of Completion submitted by Salt Lake Community College in 2013. We want to acknowledge Nate Sutherland, Assistant Provost of Academic Affairs at SLCC, for kindly allowing us to use the SLCC proposal as a guide for this one.

Section V: Program Curriculum

All Program Courses USU’s current requirements are as follows:

USU General Education Requirements (30-34 credits)

A. Competency Requirements (9-10 credits)

1. Communications Literacy (CLI and CL2, 6 credits) 2. Quantitative Literacy (QL, 3-4 credits)

B. Breadth Requirements (18-20 credits) 1. American Institutions (18-20 credits) 2. Creative Arts (3 credits) 3. Humanities (3 credits) 4. Life Sciences (3-4 credits) 5. Physical Sciences (3-4 credits) 6. Social Sciences (3 credits)

8 January 2016

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Review and Acceptance of the External Audit Reports

The external audit reports are submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The audit

reports listed below have received the appropriate administrative review.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Audits of University financial statements are conducted by various external agencies. The State of

Utah Auditor’s Office performed the comprehensive audit on the University financial statements for

the year ended 30 June 2015. The State of Utah Auditor’s Office also performed the required audit

on the Edith Bowen Laboratory School financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015. The

firm Jones Simkins LLP performed the comprehensive audit on the Utah State University Research

Foundation’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015. The firm Jones Simkins LLP also

performed the required audit on Utah Public Radio’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June

2015.

The audit reports listed below are scheduled for review by the Board of Trustees Audit Committee

on January 8, 2016 prior to the Board of Trustees meeting on 8 January 2016.

1. Utah State University Management Letter and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30

June 2015

2. Utah State University Research Foundation Management Letter and Financial Statements for

the Year Ended 30 June 2015

3. Utah Public Radio Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2015 with Independent

Auditor’s Reports

4. Edith Bowen Laboratory School Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2015 with

Independent Auditor’s Reports

RECOMMENDATION

The President, Vice President for Business and Finance, and the Audit Committee recommend that

the Board of Trustees accept the external audit reports.

RESOLUTION


BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Audits of University financial statements are conducted by various external agencies;

and

WHEREAS, A meeting of the Utah State University Board of Trustees Audit Committee was held

on January 8, 2016 for the purpose of reviewing the external audit reports; and

WHEREAS, The following individuals are members of the Utah State University Board of Trustees

Audit Committee: J. Scott Nixon, Chairman; Ronald W. Jibson; Mark K. Holland; and Jody K.

Burnett; and

WHEREAS, The following audit reports were reviewed:

1. Utah State University Management Letter and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30

June 2015

2. Utah State University Research Foundation Management Letter and Financial Statements for

the Year Ended 30 June 2015

3. Utah Public Radio Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2015, with Independent

Auditor’s Reports

4. Edith Bowen Laboratory School Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2015, with

Independent Auditor’s Reports; and

WHEREAS, The President, Vice President for Business and Finance, and the Audit Committee

recommend the Board of Trustees accept the external audit reports:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby

accepts the above listed audit reports.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

___________________

Date

Members of the Audit Committee:

J. Scott Nixon, Chairman

Ronald W. Jibson

Mark K. Holland

Jody K. Burnett

COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA January 8, 2016

1. Audit Committee Minutes – March 3, 2015 2. Audit Committee Meeting Agenda – January 8, 2016

AGENDA AUDIT COMMITTEE

January 8, 2016 University Inn Room 510

7:30 AM

I. Action Item

A. Approval of minutes of Audit Committee held on March 6, 2015

B. Review and approval of the annual external audit reports Dave Cowley a. Utah State University Management Letter and Financial Statements for the Year

Ended 30 June 2015 b. Utah State University Research Foundation Management Letter and Financial

Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2015 c. Utah Public Radio Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2015 with

Independent Auditor’s Reports d. Edith Bowen Laboratory School Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June

2015 with Independent Auditor’s Reports

II. Information Items

A. Review of Internal Audit Projects Completed Jodi Bailey Trustee Nixon

a. IAS-15-18 Hotline: Advancement Employees’ Travel to London

B. Review of Trustees’ Audit Committee Annual Report Jodi Bailey

of Internal Audit Services’ Activities for 2015 Trustee Nixon to the Regents’ Audit Committee

C. Other

Audit Committee Members

J. Scott Nixon, Chair Ronald W. Jibson Mark K. Holland Jody K. Burnet

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

University Inn Room 510 March 6, 2015

Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of the Utah State University Board of Trustees held at 11:23 am.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT J. Scott Nixon Chair Ronald W. Jibson Jody K. Burnett Mark K. Holland UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT David Cowley Vice President for Business and Finance Mark McLellan Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies Jodi Bailey Chief Audit Executive Audit Committee Chair Nixon conducted the meeting.

I. Action Items

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting Held on January 9, 2015 Action: Trustee Burnett moved the approval of the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on January 9, 2015. Trustee Holland seconded the motion and the voting was unanimous.

B. Approval of Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2014

Action: Trustee Nixon moved to approve the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2014. Trustee Holland seconded the motion and the voting was unanimous.

II. Information Items

A. Vice President (VP) McLellan updated the Trustees regarding the status of research compliance. He thanked the Trustees for their support on updates to Time and Effort Policy 582 and Extra-Service Compensation Policy 376. Trustees’ support was instrumental in moving these policies forward. He also noted that Policy 376 will be approved by the full board during their meeting later that day.

VP McLellan stated that the next step with research compliance is to recognize that USU has a large open portfolio of sponsored research - approximately $500 billion in sponsored funding. Oversight, review and management of these funds are highly critical tasks. CAE Bailey mentioned that our Research Auditor position is currently vacant. She added that it is important to fill this position with someone who has experience in federally sponsored funding. VP McLellan stated research administration also needs to keep the issue of institutional conflict of interest as it relates to human subjects on our compliance radar. This is necessary to ensure we meet accreditation standards for the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).

III. Other

Trustee Holland made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Trustee Burnett seconded the motion. The Audit Committee meeting adjourned at 12:09 pm.

________________________________ J. Scott Nixon, Chair (Minutes taken by Jodi Bailey) ______________________ Date Approved

STRATEGIC AGENDA January 8, 2016

Research and Graduate Studies Overview - Research & Graduate Programs

Mark McLellan, Vice President, Research and Dean of Graduate Studies

How the NCAA Works/Major Issues Facing the NCAA

Stan L. Albrecht, President

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