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.
Laura Winning
Nathan Evers
Vice Chair
nathan.evers@icloud.com
Jason Sullivan
Secretary
jasullivan@unionbankofmena.com
Monty Harrington
Gary Sewell
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
- 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
- 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
- SAU Board of Trustees hears updates on start of the academic year and enrollment
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Thursday, September 5, on the SAU-Magnolia campus. Board chair, Laura Winning, opened the meeting with greetings and the approval of the minutes from the last meeting. Excitement over the start of the academic year, significant campus improvements to numerous areas,… Read More
- SAU System Board of Trustees to meet September 5
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Reynolds Grand Hall B on the SAU-Magnolia campus. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; a student presentation from the Rankin College of… Read More
- SAU System Board of Trustees hears updates and approves budget
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 27, on the SAU Tech campus in East Camden. Dr. Bruno Hicks, newly appointed SAU president, shared that he and his wife, Linda, are settling in nicely in Magnolia. Hicks noted that he is busy getting to know people, places, and… Read More
