The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University is responsible for the educational mission and fiscal policies of the University. Together, trustees set the direction of the university, ensure Southern Arkansas University’s continued well-being and work to sustain its foundation of excellence.
The Board meets on a regular basis, receives reports presented by the president and vice presidents, listens to input from key stakeholders, and deliberates to determine the broad courses of action for the University. The Board has state authority and fiduciary responsibility to ensure that its actions promote the best interest of the University. Board members have responsibilities to adhere to the University’s code of ethics, which identifies situations creating conflict of interest, and to complete state-required financial disclosures.
Contact the Board of Trustees at board@saumag.edu or utilize the individual email addresses linked below.
Nathan Evers
Jason Sullivan
Vice Chair
jasullivan@unionbankofmena.com
Monty Harrington
Secretary
monty.harrington@myfarmers.bank
Gary Sewell
Iverson Jackson
Minutes Archive
- February 1, 2024 – Agenda – Location: Zoom
- March 7, 2024 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Reynolds, Grand Hall
- April 8, 2024 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- May 17, 2024 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Reynolds 207, Presidential Conference Room
- May 20, 2024 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- June 10, 2024 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- June 27, 2024 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: SAU Tech Student Center
- September 5, 2024 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Reynolds, Grand Hall
- December 5, 2024 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- April 25, 2023 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- June 22, 2023 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Grand Hall
- September 7, 2023 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: SAU Tech
- November 7, 2023 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- November 15, 2023 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- December 7, 2023 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: SAU Alumni Center
- April 25, 2023 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- February 3, 2022 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- March 30, 2022 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Alumni Center
- May 31, 2022 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Zoom
- June 9, 2022 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Arkansas Fire Training Academy, Camden
- October 13, 2022 – Agenda – Minutes – Location: Reynolds Center
Recent News
- Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders appoints Iverson Jackson to SAU Board of Trustees
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has appointed Iverson Jackson, a distinguished leader, pastor, and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. Jackson, a 1985 graduate of SAU, has been an active supporter of the University, having served on the SAU Foundation Board from 2018 to 2023. His broad range of… Read More
- Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees to meet on March 6 in Magnolia
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Reynolds Center Grand Hall B on the SAU-Magnolia campus. The agenda includes the annual Board of Trustees election of officers; comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU… Read More
- SAU System Board of Trustees to meet December 5 via Zoom
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, via Zoom. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; academic program changes at SAU; and personnel changes in executive session. To access the Zoom… Read More
- Southern Arkansas University celebrates national Niche ranking as the #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas
Southern Arkansas University is proud to celebrate a major achievement, soaring to the top of Niche’s national rankings! Recognized as a leading force in higher education, SAU has been crowned the #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas and the #2 Top Public University in the state. These prestigious rankings confirm SAU as a go-to… Read More
