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 hears positive updates in regular meeting
Achievements in academics, campus growth, and a drastic reduction in positive COVID cases were highlighted by Dr. Trey Berry, president of Southern Arkansas University, in his report to the SAU System Board of Trustees on Thursday, Oct. 28. The Board heard a variety of agenda items, including academic program changes and a resolution on social... Read More The post SAU System Board of Trustees hears positive updates in regular meeting appeared first on News.
- SAU System Board of Trustees sets Oct. 28 meeting
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 in Reynolds 210 on the Magnolia campus. 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/81181986299?pwd=QlN3dEdIS3ptczJmNHVobUcwTmlydz09and using the meeting... Read More The post SAU System Board of Trustees sets Oct. 28 meeting appeared first on News.
- Mulerider alumni and friends unite to raise over $29 million through Love and Loyalty Campaign
Through the most ambitious comprehensive fundraising initiative in its 112-year history, Southern Arkansas University has far surpassed its goal of raising $22.275 million thanks to the generosity of Mulerider alumni and friends. The Love and Loyalty Campaign, an effort to strengthen SAU’s commitment to affordability and innovation, began in October 2016 and concluded Oct.... Read More The post Mulerider alumni and friends unite to raise over $29 million through Love and Loyalty Campaign appeared first on News.
- SAU Trustees approve budgets of the SAU System for FY2022
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regular session Wednesday, June 9, 2021, on the SAU campus. President Dr. Trey Berry announced in his comments to the Board that the SAU Foundation endowment has now surpassed $50 million and when combined with the institutional endowment SAU’s total endowment is over $55... Read More The post SAU Trustees approve budgets of the SAU System for FY2022 appeared first on News.
