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
- SAU Board of Trustees elects 2026 officers and hears updates on enrollment, strategic initiatives, and campus developments
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Friday, November 21, on the SAU–Magnolia campus. Trustees approved previous meeting minutes and conducted officer elections for 2026, naming Jason Sullivan as chair, Monty Harrington as vice-chair, and Gary Sewell as secretary. Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, provided an overview… Read More
- SAU Board of Trustees to meet on November 21 in Magnolia
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025, in the Donald W. Reynold Center, room 210, 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… Read More
- SAU System Board of Trustees to meet October 8 via Zoom
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place via Zoom. The agenda for the meeting includes a consideration of a resolution. To request access to the Zoom meeting, go to the following link: https://saumagedu.zoom.us/j/83539189132?pwd=yrByYfxiUyw8aa3dtDRC9W1wCzfJlB.1. The meeting ID is… 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 4, 2025, 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 Dempsey College of… Read More
