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.
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Recent News
- SAU System Board of Trustees holds regular meeting, hears reports of positive things happening on both campuses despite COVID-19
The SAU System Board of Trustees met for its quarterly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29. The meeting was broadcast for attendees to join virtually, with only the Trustees and presenters gathered in-person in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Center on the SAU campus. Trustee Monty Harrington presided over the meeting as Board... Read More The post SAU System Board of Trustees holds regular meeting, hears reports of positive things happening on both campuses despite COVID-19 appeared first on News.
- SAU Board of Trustees set Oct. 29 virtual meeting
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in the Reynolds Center Grand Hall on the campus of SAU. Board members and presenters only will meet face-to-face. Guests are invited to attend this public meeting virtually via Zoom on smartphone, laptop or desktop by logging in https://zoom.us/j/94946865567?pwd=OUl4SjBQMW04d3c2WWJoM3QxaWUydz09 and using... Read More The post SAU Board of Trustees set Oct. 29 virtual meeting appeared first on News.
- Dr. Scott White named Honor Professor; other faculty awards presented
Southern Arkansas University honored the outstanding achievements of its faculty during a virtual assembly held last month. Dr. Scott White, associate professor of chemistry and director of the SAU STEM Center for K-12 Education, was named the 2020 Honor Professor. White accepted the ceremonial University Mace from Dr. Kenneth Green, outgoing Honor Professor. White received... Read More The post Dr. Scott White named Honor Professor; other faculty awards presented appeared first on News.
- Member of SAU Board of Trustees passes away
Southern Arkansas University is saddened to announce the death of Gary L. Golden, a member of its Board of Trustees. Golden passed away this morning at his home on the river in Mayflower. He was the vice chair and chief executive officer of First State Bank of De Queen. Golden joined the Board of Trustees... Read More The post Member of SAU Board of Trustees passes away appeared first on News.
