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.

Monty Harrington
Chair

Erica Woods
Vice-Chair

Laura Winning
Secretary

Nathan Evers

Jason Sullivan
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Recent News
- SAU System Board meets, renames residence hall in honor of Dr. Kathleen Mallory
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 9, at the SAU-Tech campus in Camden. The Board passed a resolution renaming University Hall in recognition of Dr. Kathleen Mallory. A trailblazer, she was one of the first two African-American students to attend Southern State College. She became the… Read More The post SAU System Board meets, renames residence hall in honor of Dr. Kathleen Mallory appeared first on News.
- SAU System Board of Trustees to meet June 9 in Camden
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the Arkansas Fire Training Academy in East Camden. The agenda includes: comments by Dr. Trey Berry, SAU President, and Dr. Jason Morrison, chancellor of SAU Tech; academic program changes at SAU and SAU Tech;… Read More The post SAU System Board of Trustees to meet June 9 in Camden appeared first on News.
- SAU System Board of Trustees to meet May 31
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Agenda items include SAU Sidewalk and Walking Trail resolutions. Guests are invited to attend this public meeting virtually via Zoom (https://saumag-edu.zoom.us/j/82432772035?pwd=dVhiRFZEZldRMElTcXdHYVBVM2JPUT09) or by dialing 1-312-626-6799 (audio only) and using these Zoom credentials: meeting ID 824… Read More The post SAU System Board of Trustees to meet May 31 appeared first on News.
- Governor names Harrington to SAU Board of Trustees
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the appointment of Monty Harrington of Magnolia to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Harrington replaces W. Steve Keith on the board. His appointment expires Jan. 14, 2023. Keith served as chairman of the board. Harrington graduated from Magnolia High School in 1989 and from SAU in 1993… Read More The post Governor names Harrington to SAU Board of Trustees appeared first on News.