AGENDA March 3, 2017

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Utah State University – University Inn, Alma Sonne Board Room March 3, 2017

11:00 a.m. Athletics Committee Meeting UI 511

12:00 p.m. Lunch UI 507

1:00 p.m. Regular Meeting UI 508

1:05 p.m. Closed Session UI 508

2:00 p.m. Regular Meeting UI 508 • Introductory Items • Chair’s Report • President’s Report • Consent Agenda • Action Agenda • Strategic Agenda

Trustee Group Photo – Immediately following the Regular Meeting

4:00 p.m. Marketing/Public Relations Committee Meeting UI 510

6:00 p.m. Founders Day 2017 Taggart Student Center CHAIR’S REPORT

A. Information Items 1. Alumni Association Report 2. Audit Committee Report a. Review and Acceptance of the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report 3. USUSA Report 4. Approved Schedule of Meetings through May 2018 5. Founders Day 2017, 6:00 p.m., Taggart Student Center 6. Date of the next Board of Trustees Meeting, April 7, 2017, teleconference to approve 2017 Promotion and Tenure decisions 7. Presidential Inauguration Event, Thursday evening, May 4, 2017 8. Commencement Schedule – May 5 and 6, 2017 Friday, May 5, 2017 Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony 12:30 p.m., assembly of candidates, Nelson Field House 1:00 p.m., academic procession to Dee Glen Smith Spectrum 1:30 p.m., ceremony begins

Dignitaries Dinner 6:00 p.m., David B. Haight Alumni House

Saturday, May 6, 2017 Dignitaries Breakfast 7:45-8:30 a.m., Walnut Room, Taggart Student Center

Academic Procession 9:00 a.m., Taggart Student Center to Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 9:30 a.m., Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

College Convocations 12:00 noon Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Dee Glen Smith Spectrum S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center College of Science, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom, Taggart Student Center 12:30 p.m. College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Wayne Estes Center 2:00 p.m. Caine College of the Arts, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom, Taggart Student Center Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Associate Degrees, Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center 2:30 p.m. College of Engineering, Wayne Estes Center 4:00 p.m. College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

Regional Campus Graduation Dates USU Southwest: • Thursday, April 20, 2017, 6:00 pm • Juab Junior High School, 555 East 800 North, Nephi USU Brigham City: • Friday, April 21, 2017, 6:00 pm • Box Elder High School, 380 South 600 West, Brigham City USU Tooele: • Saturday, April 22, 2017, 2:00 pm • Stansbury High School, 5300 N Aberdeen Lane, Stansbury Park USU Moab: • Thursday, April 27, 2017, 6:00 pm • Grand Center, 182 North 500 West, Moab USU Uintah Basin: • Saturday, April 29, 2017, 4:00 pm • Uintah Conference Center, 313 E 200 S, Vernal

USU-Eastern Graduation Dates Blanding Campus: • Friday, April 28, 2017, 1:00 pm • San Juan High School, 311 North 100 East, Blanding Price Campus: • Saturday, April 29, 2017, 10:00 am • Bunnell-Dmitrich Athletic Center, 475 East 400 North, Price Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule for 2017-2018

Date of Trustees Meeting Meeting Type Date of Regents Meeting January 6, 2017 Regular Meeting January 20, 2017 University of Utah March 3, 20171 Regular Meeting March 31, 2017 Dixie State University April 7, 20172 Telephone Conference Meeting (30 minutes) May 5, 20173 Regular Meeting May 19, 2017 Salt Lake Community College June 23, 2017 Telephone Conference July 20-21, 2017 Meeting Southern Utah University August 18, 2017 Workshop September 14-15, 2017 Weber State University October 13, 2017 Regular Meeting November 17, 2017 Utah State University January 12, 2018 Regular Meeting January 19, 2018 Utah Valley University March 2, 20184 Regular Meeting March 30, 2018 Dixie State University May 4, 20185 Regular Meeting May 18, 2018 Salt Lake Community College

1 Founders Day event that evening 2 Brief Telephone Conference to approve Promotion and Tenure decisions only 3 Commencement, May 5-6, 2017 4 Founders Day event that evening 5 Commencement, May 4-5, 2018 PRESIDENT’S REPORT March 3, 2017

I. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

A. Information Items

1. Student Resolution of Commendation to Shelby Ruud

B. Recent Events

1. Pre-game Reception with Board of Trustees and USU Foundation Members, January 7, 2017 2. Basketball, UNLV at USU, January 7, 2017 3. K-16 Alliance, January 9, 2017 4. Utah System of Higher Education Legislative Preview Luncheon, January 9, 2017 5. Keynote Speaker at Cache Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, January 10, 2017 6. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Cathy Bullock, President’s Home, January 11, 2017 7. Legislative Preview Dinner with Legislators, Utah Botanical Center, Layton, Utah, January 11, 2017 8. Basketball, USU at Wyoming, January 11, 2017 9. Present at Plant and Animal Genome Meetings, San Diego, California, January 12-16, 2017 10. Pregame Reception, Blake Kirby’s Home, San Diego, California, January 14, 2017 11. Basketball, USU at San Diego State, January 14, 2017 12. Board of Regents, University of Utah, January 20, 2017 13. Pre-game Reception with Legislators and Local Government Officials, January 21, 2017 14. Basketball, Colorado State at USU, January 21, 2017 15. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City, January 24, 2017 16. Remarks at Research/Posters on the Hill, Salt Lake City, January 24 2017 17. Basketball, USU at New Mexico, January 24, 2017 18. Speaker at American Goat Federation Meeting, Denver, Colorado, January 25, 2017 19. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Catalin Buhusi, President’s Home, January 25, 2017 20. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Anhong Zhou, President’s Home, January 26, 2017 21. Sunrise Session, Salt Lake City, January 27, 2017 22. Kick-off Speaker at Focus Friday (HSB Leadership Forum), January 27, 2017 23. College of Agriculture and Applied Science Pregame Reception, January 28, 2017 24. Basketball, Fresno at USU, January 28, 2017 25. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Ravi Gupta, President’s Home, January 31, 2017 26. Special Council of Presidents, Remarks 2017 Legislative Session, Salt Lake City, February 1, 2017 27. Basketball, Nevada at USU, February 1, 2017 28. Present at Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Salt Lake City, February 2, 2017 29. Governor’s Rural Partnership Board Legislative Dinner, Salt Lake City, February 2, 2017 30. Speak at Rural Caucus, Salt Lake City, February 3, 2017 31. Legislative Spouses Luncheon, Salt Lake City, February 3, 2017 32. Basketball, USU at Boise State, February 4, 2017 33. Basketball, USU at Colorado State, February 7, 2017 34. Basketball, Wyoming at USU, February 11, 2017 35. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Jon Gudmundson, President’s Home, February 13, 2017 36. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Brian Warnick, President’s Home, February 15, 2017 37. Remarks at USU Research Foundation Trustee Dinner, February 15, 2017 38. Basketball, San Diego State at USU, February 15, 2017 39. Higher Ed Day Luncheon, Salt Lake City, February 17, 2017 40. Basketball, USU at Nevada, February 18, 2017 41. Day at the Capitol, Lunch with USU Students, Salt Lake City, February 22, 2017 42. Day at the Capitol, Aggie Ice Cream, Salt Lake City, February 22, 2017 43. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Brian Nummer, President’s Home, February 22, 2017 44. Basketball, USU at San Jose State, February 22, 2017 45. Keynote Speaker at Men’s Basketball Reunion, February 25, 2017 46. Basketball, Air Force at USU, February 25, 2017 47. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City, February 28, 2017 48. Speak at Brigham City Rotary, Brigham City, February 28, 2017 49. Remarks at Extension Annual Conference, March 1, 2017 50. Special Council of Presidents, 2017 Legislative Session, Salt Lake City, March 1, 2017 51. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Sergio Bernal, Performance Hall, March 1, 2017 52. Extension Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2017 53. Basketball, USU at UNLV, March 1, 2017 54. Speak at Park City Sunrise Rotary, Park City, March 2, 2017 55. USTAR Governing Authority Board Meeting, Salt Lake City, March 2, 2017 56. USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, March 3, 3017 57. Founders Day, March 3, 2017

C. Upcoming Events

1. Mountain West Basketball Tournament, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 6-11, 2017 2. Mountain West Board Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 8, 2017 3. Council of Presidents, Salt Lake City, March 14, 2017 4. Inaugural Professor Lecture, W. David Robinson, President’s Home, March 15, 2017 5. Remarks at Family and Single Area (FSA) Dinner, March 20, 2017 6. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Peter Adler, President’s Home, March 21, 2017 7. Groundbreaking for new building at USU Botanical Center, Kaysville, March 22, 2017 8. Remarks at A-Day Welcome, March 24, 2017 9. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Bedri Cetiner, President’s Home, March 27, 2017 10. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City, March 28, 2017 11. Student Advisory Council Breakfast, President’s Home, March 29, 2017 12. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Rhonda L. Miller, President’s Home, March 29, 2017 13. Sunrise Session, Salt Lake City, March 31, 2017 14. Board of Regents, Dixie State University, St. George, March 31, 2017

2 15. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Cacilda Rego, President’s Home, April 4, 2017 16. USTAR Governing Authority Board Meeting, Salt Lake City, April 6, 2017 17. USU Board of Trustees Teleconference, April 7, 2017 18. Research Gala, April 7, 2017 19. Remarks at Alumni Hall of Honor, April 8, 2017 20. Spring Football Game, April 8, 2017 21. Merlin Olsen Fund Dinner, April 8, 2017 22. Retirement Dinner, April 10, 2017 23. D. Wynne Thorne Breakfast, April 11, 2017 24. Seely-Hinckley Luncheon, April 11, 2017 25. Robins Awards Dinner, April 15, 2017 26. USU Emeriti Association Scholarship Awards Luncheon, April 17, 2017 27. USU Southwest Graduation, Nephi, April 20, 2017 28. USU Brigham City Graduation, Brigham City, April 21, 2017 29. USU Tooele Graduation, Stansbury Park, April 22, 2017 30. AB Chapman Award/Lecture, Madison, Wisconsin, April 24, 2017 31. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City, April 25, 2017 32. Life Sciences Building Groundbreaking, April 25, 2017 33. Promotion and Tenure Reception, April 26, 2017 34. USU Moab Graduation, Moab, April 27, 2017 35. USU-Eastern Blanding Campus Graduation, Blanding, April 28, 2017 36. USU-Eastern Price Campus Graduation, Price, April 29, 2017 37. USU Uintah Basin Graduation, Vernal, April 29, 2017 38. Council of Presidents, Salt Lake City, May 2, 2017 39. USTAR Governing Authority Board Meeting, Salt Lake City, May 4, 2017 40. USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, May 5, 2017 41. USU Graduate Commencement and Hooding Ceremony, May 5, 2017 42. USU Dignitaries’ Dinner, May 5, 2017 43. USU Inauguration Concert, May 4, 2017 44. USU Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, May 6, 2017

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes from the Closed Session held on January 6, 2017 2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on January 6, 2017 3. Certificate of Treasurer – 2016-10 October 4. Certificate of Treasurer – 2016-11 November 5. Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – 2016-06 December 6. Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – 2017-01 January 7. Delegation / Administrative Reports – 11.25.16 to 12.30.16 8. Delegation / Administrative Reports – 12.30.16 to 01.20.17 9. Delegation / Administrative Reports – 01.20.17 to 02.17.17 10. Faculty and Staff Adjustments 11. Naming of the Newel G. and Jean C. Daines Concert Hall 12. Report of Investments – 2016-10 October 13. Report of Investments – 2016-11 November 14. USU Policy Manual 402.12 – Senate Standing Committees 15. USU Policy Manual 559 – Electronic and Technology Accessibility Policy 16. Acceptance of Written Reports • Advancement/Alumni • Business and Finance • Executive Vice President and Provost • Extension and College of Agriculture • Faculty Senate • Public Relations and Marketing • Research and Graduate Studies • Staff Employee Association • Student Affairs • USUSA • USU Eastern CLOSED SESSION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 6, 2017

Minutes of the Closed Session of the Utah State University Board of Trustees held at Utah State University, University Inn, Alma Sonne Board Room, commencing at 9:11 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT Ronald W. Jibson Chair Scott R. Watterson Vice Chair Jody K. Burnett Linda Clark Gillmor Mark K. Holland Susan D. Johnson J. Scott Nixon Frank Peczuh Lane L. Thomas Ashley Waddoups

MEMBERS EXCUSED Karen H. Huntsman

UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Noelle E. Cockett President Mica McKinney University Counsel Sydney M. Peterson Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Chair Jibson conducted the meeting. Personnel and legal issues were discussed.

The Executive Session adjourned 10:12 a.m.

______Ronald W. Jibson, Chair Sydney M. Peterson, Secretary

Date Approved UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Utah State University, University Inn, Alma Sonne Board Room, Logan, Utah January 6, 2017

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Utah State University Board of Trustees held in the University Inn, Alma Sonne Board Room, commencing at 9:09 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT Ronald W. Jibson Chair Scott R. Watterson Vice Chair Jody K. Burnett Linda Clark Gillmor Mark K. Holland Susan D. Johnson J. Scott Nixon Frank Peczuh, Jr. Lane L. Thomas Ashley Waddoups

MEMBERS EXCUSED Karen H. Huntsman

UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Jodi Bailey Chief Audit Executive Carolyn Brittain Staff Assistant Noelle E. Cockett President Laurens H. Smith, Jr. Interim Provost David T. Cowley Vice President for Business and Finance Judy Crockett Emergency Management Coordinator Dennis G. Dolny Head, Department of Kinesiology and Health Science Carole Grady Director, Nursing Program, Assistant Department Head John Hartwell Vice President and Director, Athletics Kimberly Lott President Elect, Faculty Senate Mica McKinney University Counsel Mark McLellan Vice President, Research and Dean, Graduate Studies Steve Milne Captain and Interim Chief, USU Police Department J. Wade Perkins Member, Staff Employee Association Sydney M. Peterson Chief of Staff and Board of Trustees Secretary Tim Vitale Director, Public Relations and Marketing Ken White Vice President of USU Extension and the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences OTHERS PRESENT Kevin Opsahl The Herald Journal Teresa Theurer Member, Board of Regents Chair Jibson called the meeting to order thanking those in attendance on a cold morning in Logan.

Trustee Burnett recommended that in accordance with provisions 52-4-205 of the Utah Code, the Trustees go into a Closed Meeting for the sole purpose of discussing the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, pending or reasonably imminent litigation. Trustee Waddoups seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

Chair Jibson opened the Regular Meeting again at 10:18 a.m. giving a special welcome to President Cockett. He thanked members of the Administration, representatives from the Faculty Senate and Staff Employee Association, Regent Teresa Theurer, and members of the media for their attendance.

I. Chair’s Report

A. Construction of a Dairy Barn, a non-state funded project Resolution 16-11-01 (Appendix A)

The proposal to approve construction of a dairy barn, a non-state funded project, was approved by the Executive Committee on November 8, 2016. The barn will be located at the Caine Dairy Farm in Wellsville, Utah.

B. Proposed schedule of meetings through May 2018 (Appendix B)

The proposed schedule of meetings through May 2018 was presented to the Board for their comments and approval. It was noted that these dates are scheduled in conjunction with the meetings of the Board of Regents.

C. Alumni Association Report

Trustee Thomas mentioned the success of the Dowdle art and puzzle project; two-thirds of the projected sales for the first 18 months sold during the holiday season. A new Alumni Endowment of $200,000 has been established. The funds are earmarked for scholarships to be awarded to students entering their junior year of study. The requirements include GPA and a legacy relationship of either a parent or grandparent.

D. Audit Committee Report

Trustee Nixon reported that the committee held a robust meeting on January 6, 2017. He explained that there are several reports that the Board of Trustees need to formally accept. They discussed and approved the Review of Trustees’ Audit Committee Annual Report of Internal Audit Services and Activities for 2016 including the plan for 2017. They received information from the Chief Audit Executive regarding the on-going Risk Assessment Process. The main goal of the meeting was to discuss and approve the annual external audit reports. Trustee Nixon noted that USU’s audit reports are the gold standard within the USHE system.

2 Review and Acceptance of the External Audit Reports Resolution 17-01-01 (Appendix C)

1. Utah State University Management Letter and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2016 2. Utah State University Research Foundation Management Letter and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2016 3. Utah Public Radio Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2016 with Independent Auditor’s Reports 4. Edith Bowen Laboratory School Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2016 with Independent Auditor’s Reports

Action: Trustee Nixon moved the approval of Resolution 17-01-01 the proposal for the Review and Acceptance of the External Audit Reports. Trustee Burnett seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

E. USUSA Report

Trustee Waddoups reported that USUSA held a canned food drive competition and raised over 700 cans of food for the SNAC pantry during a critical time of need. USU, for the second time, won the state Campus Cup Competition by having the most students register and vote during the election. Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox will award the trophy during the 2017 Legislative Session. The College of Science and the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services each held successful college weeks in November. The Council has been aggressively seeking to have as many councils/members as possible do Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training. The training covers what to do if confronted with an individual who might seem suicidal. The training was filmed in order to be offered to students at regional campuses. To raise mental health awareness a “De-Stress Fest” was held. It was a fun and informative event to destigmatize mental health and help students learn more about mental health resources. Jaque Johansen is the new Engineering Senator.

F. Date of the Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on March 3, 2017, on the Logan campus.

This meeting will be held in the afternoon to accommodate attendance at Founders Day events.

II. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Stan L. Albrecht

A. Recent Events

1. Football, Fresno at USU, October 22, 2016 2. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Nancy Hills, President’s Home, October 25, 2016

3 3. SDL Bennett Building Naming and Luncheon, October 27, 2016 4. TEDxUSU Reception, October 27, 2016 5. Football, San Diego State at USU, October 28, 2016 6. Council of Presidents, Salt Lake City, November 1, 2016 7. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Jamison Fargo, President’s Home, November 1, 2016 8. Sunrise Session, Salt Lake City, November 4, 2016 9. Basketball, Southern Virginia at USU, November 4, 2016 10. Football, USU at Wyoming, November 5, 2016 11. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City, November 8, 2016 12. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Silvana Martini, President’s Home, November 8, 2016 13. Basketball, USU at UC Irvine, November 11, 2016 14. Football, New Mexico at USU, November 12, 2016 15. Basketball, New Jersey Institute of Technology at USU, November 14, 2016 16. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Ad Hoc Evaluation, Seattle, Washington, November 15, 2016 17. Basketball, Bristol at USU, November 16, 2016 18. Board of Regents at Utah Valley University, Provo, November 18, 2016 19. Football, USU at Nevada, November 19, 2016 20. Basketball, Idaho State at USU, November 19, 2016 21. Utah Campus Compact Fall Board Meeting, November 21, 2016 22. Basketball, USU at Cancun, Mexico Tournament, November 22-23, 2016 23. Football, USU at Brigham Young University, November 26, 2016 24. Basketball, USU vs. Brigham Young University, Salt Lake City, November 30, 2016 25. Football, Mountain West Championship Game, December 3, 2016 26. Basketball, Indiana State at USU, December 3, 2016 27. Aggie Passport Reception, TSC Skyroom, December 6, 2016 28. Basketball, Great Falls at USU, December 6, 2016 29. Basketball, USU at Utah Valley University, December 10, 2016 30. Mountain West Board of Directors, Phoenix, Arizona, December 11-12, 2016 31. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, Salt Lake City, December 13, 2016 32. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Christopher Monz, President’s Home, December 15, 2016 33. Basketball, New Orleans at USU, December 19, 2016 34. Basketball, Weber State at USU, December 21, 2016 35. Basketball, Boise State at USU, December 28, 2016 36. Basketball, USU at Air Force, December 31, 2016

III. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Noelle E. Cockett

A. Information Items

President Cockett asked Trustee Waddoups to present the Student Resolution of Commendation to Spencer Perry.

1. Trustee Waddoups shared Spencer Perry’s Resolution of Commendation (Appendix D). Spencer, a pre-health student, has been active in USUSA including his work to

4 revamp the USU app. “Spencer leads in a way that empowers others…” and has “given his all to serving others.”

President Cockett highlighted two recent events. She was a speaker at a luncheon with the local Rotary Club and she attended the USTAR Governing Authority Board luncheon. The USTAR Board approved funding for additional equipment in the bio- manufacturing facility. USU plans to extend the facility’s use to small businesses in Utah.

B. Recent Events

1. Council of Presidents, Salt Lake City, January 3, 2017 2. Basketball, New Mexico at USU, January 4, 2017 3. Speaker at Rotary Club Luncheon, January 5, 2017 4. USTAR Governing Authority Board Salt Lake City, January 5, 2017 5. USU Board of Trustees, January 6, 2017

C. Upcoming Events

5 25. Basketball, USU at Boise State, February 4, 2017 26. Basketball, USU at Colorado State, February 7, 2017 27. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Jennifer MacAdam, President’s Home, February 9, 2017 28. President’s Pre-Game Reception – February 11, 2017 29. Basketball, Wyoming at USU, February 11, 2017 30. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Jon Gudmundson, President’s Home, February 13, 2017 31. Basketball, San Diego State at USU, February 15, 2017 32. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Brian Warnick, President’s Home, February 16, 2017 33. Higher Ed Day Luncheon, Salt Lake City, February 17, 2017 34. Special Council of Presidents-2017 Legislative Session, Salt Lake City, February 17, 2017 35. Jordanian Ambassador Dinner, President’s Home, February 17, 2017 36. Basketball, USU at Nevada, February 18, 2017 37. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Brian Nummer, President’s Home, February 22, 2017 38. Basketball, USU at San Jose State, February 22, 2017 39. Basketball, Air Force at USU, February 25, 2017 40. Special Council of Presidents-2017 Legislative Session, Salt Lake City, March 1, 2017 41. Inaugural Professor Lecture, Sergio Bernal, President’s Home, March 1, 2017 42. Extension Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2017 43. Basketball, USU at UNLV, March 1, 2017 44. USTAR Governing Authority Board Meeting, Salt Lake City, March 2, 2017 45. USU Board of Trustees, March 3, 3017 46. Founders Day, March 3, 2017

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

Trustees were given the following consent agenda material for their consideration:

1. Minutes from the Closed Session held on October 21, 2016 2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on October 21, 2016 3. Certificate of Treasurer – 2016-07 – July – Resolution 17-01-02 (Appendix E) 4. Certificate of Treasurer – 2016-08 – August – Resolution 17-01-03 (Appendix F) 5. Certificate of Treasurer – 2016-09 – September – Resolution 17-01-04 (Appendix G) 6. Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – 2016-09 September Resolution 17-01-05 (Appendix H) 7. Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – 2016-10 October Resolution 17-01-06 (Appendix I) 8. Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards – 2016-11 November Resolution 17-01-07 (Appendix J) 9. Delegation Administrative Report – 08.26.16 to 10.21.16 Resolution 17-01-08 (Appendix K) 10. Delegation Administrative Report – 10.21.16 to 11.25.16 Resolution 17-01-09 (Appendix L)

6 11. Faculty and Staff Adjustments – Resolution 17-01-10 (Appendix M) 12. Honorary Degrees for 2017 – Resolution 17-01-11 (Appendix N) 13. Report of Investments – 2016-07 July – Resolution 17-01-12 (Appendix O) 14. Report of Investments – 2016-08 August – Resolution 17-01-13 (Appendix P) 15. Report of Investments – 2016-09 September – Resolution 17-01-14 (Appendix Q) 16. Utah State University Research Foundation – re-appointment to the Board – Mr. Lynn W. Heninger – Resolution 17-01-15 (Appendix R) 17. Acceptance of Written Reports  Advancement/Alumni Relations (Appendix S)  Athletics (Appendix T)  Business and Finance (Appendix U)  Executive Vice President and Provost (Appendix V)  Extension and College of Agriculture (Appendix W)  Faculty Senate (Appendix X)  Public Relations and Marketing (Appendix Y)  Research and Graduate Studies (Appendix Z)  Staff Employee Association (Appendix AA)  Student Services (Appendix BB)  USU Eastern (Appendix CC)  USUSA (Appendix DD)

Chair Jibson asked if any items on the Consent Agenda needed to be moved to the Action Agenda for discussion. No requests were made.

Action: Trustee Gillmor moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Trustee Holland seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

V. ACTION AGENDA

1. Real Property Acquisition – Dayton, ID Resolution 17-01-16 (Appendix EE)

Vice President Cowley presented the proposal. USU is seeking approval to purchase a 43-acre parcel of land in Dayton, Idaho. The purchase is for the appraised value of $300,000 including 42 water shares. The property is linked to a land gift and endowment in Richmond. There has been ongoing research on nut trees on the two properties. It is important to the family that this research continues. The best way to preserve the opportunity to do research is to buy land and continue to do the research over the next few years. The land may not be needed by USU in a few years. There is a strong likelihood that some of the money for the purchase might come back to USU at a later time.

7 Action: Trustee Thomas moved the approval of Resolution 17-10-16 the proposal for the Real Property Acquisition in Dayton, Idaho. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

Interim Provost Smith presented the following 19 academic proposals clustered by purpose. There are many academic proposals this time of year to allow for implementation by Fall semester. The proposals go through many approval processes before they are presented to the Trustees.

Short Template R401 Proposals – these brief format proposals are usually self-explanatory. All short template proposals are put on the Regents’ consent agenda.

1. Name Change Proposals

Interim Provost Smith explained that faculty and departments who have an understanding of the field initiate the changes. Updated names better represent current trends and make the credentials more accurate. Changes are made with students in mind, creating more value to the students. Updated titles better represent their training. Through this process degrees are kept fresh and attractive. Names make a difference when seeking acceptance into graduate schools, especially those out of state.

a. Proposal from the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to change the name of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics to Applied Economics – Resolution 17-01-17 (Appendix FF) b. Proposal from the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to change the name of the AAS in Business Administration to AAS in Small Business Operations – Resolution 17-01-18 (Appendix GG) c. Proposal from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to change the name of Literary Studies to Literature – Resolution 17-01-19 (Appendix HH) d. Proposal from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to change the name of the PhD in Theory and Practice of Professional Communication to PhD in Technical Communication and Rhetoric – Resolution 17-01-20 (Appendix II) e. Proposal from the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to change the name of the Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science to Wildlife Ecology and Management – Resolution 17-01-21 (Appendix JJ) f. Proposal from the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to change the name of the Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Resources to Rangeland Ecology and Management – Resolution 17-01-22 (Appendix KK) g. Proposal from the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to change the name of the Bachelor of Science in Forestry to Forest Ecology and Management – Resolution 17-01-23 (Appendix LL)

8 Action: Trustee Watterson moved the approval of Resolutions 17-10-17 through 17-10- 23 name change proposals. Trustee Holland seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

2. Minors Proposals

A minor is a coherent collection of related courses that are deemed to be a secondary field of academic concentration or specialization during undergraduate studies.

a. Proposal from the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Minor in Applied Economics-Small Firm Management – Resolution 17-01-24 (Appendix MM) The minor targets students whose majors are in areas other than business who are interested in starting their own business. b. Proposal from the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Minor in Residential Landscape Design – Resolution 17-01-25 (Appendix NN) c. Proposal from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to offer a Minor in Yoga Studies – Resolution 17-01-26 (Appendix OO). This was a wildly popular campus-wide proposal which fits in with the current interest in fitness and stress reduction. Dean Foley has set aside a small room in the new Clinical Services Building for certified instructors to provide this service. Department Head of Kinesiology and Health Science, Dennis Dolny, explained that there is a great need for certified yoga instructors. USU is a Yoga Alliance approved program, following completion of the minor, students with a recommendation from one of the certified instructors are eligible to seek certification. The curriculum has been approved by the certifying arm of the Yoga Alliance. d. Proposal from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to offer a Minor in Native American Studies – Resolution 17-01-27 (Appendix PP). This proposal is a very appropriate credential for Utah State University given our direct engagement with the Native American community and student population in Blanding. Trustee Gillmor noted that no other southern Utah universities offer this program and it fills a statewide need.

Action: Trustee Thomas moved the approval of Resolutions 17-10-24 through 17-10-27 proposal regarding Minor changes. Trustee Burnett seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

9 3. Emphases and Specializations Proposals

An emphasis (undergraduate degree) or specialization (graduate degree) is a collection of courses within a degree program that gives students a specific focus in a particular sub- area related to the core of courses required for the degree.

a. Proposal from the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to add five emphases to the Major in Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems – Resolution 17-01-28 (Appendix QQ). Students will now be able to demonstrate expertise and training in very narrow areas within aquatic ecosystems. b. Proposal from the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to offer a Forest Ecology Specialization for the Master of Science and PhD in Ecology – Resolution 17-01-29 (Appendix RR). This specialization will distinguish it from the Forestry degree. c. Proposal from the Colleges of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to create a Climate Adaptation Science Specialization – Resolution 17-01-30 (Appendix SS). This proposal stems from a $2.7 million National Science Foundation grant which USU received to provide graduate training in climate science. This cross disciplinary proposal spans six colleges and can be acquired across many master and doctoral fields.

Action: Trustee Burnett moved the approval of Resolutions 17-10-28 through 17-10-30 proposal regarding Minor changes. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

4. Graduate Certificates Proposals

A graduate certificate includes a small number of courses in a narrow field. It can usually be added to a broader range of students than just in the particular department for a single graduate degree. It provides a credential for a graduate student who may want to combine different areas of expertise.

a. Proposal from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to offer a Graduate Certificate in Archiving and Public Programming – Resolution 17-01- 31 (Appendix TT). This proposal is for a valuable credential for students in areas such as history and anthropology where it is very useful for them to distribute information on a broad public basis and interact with the media. b. Proposal from the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to offer a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) – Resolution 17- 01-32 (Appendix UU). There is a great need for understanding GIS.

10 Action: Trustee Johnson moved the approval of Resolutions 17-10-31 and 17-10-32 the proposals to offer these two graduate certificates. Trustee Gillmor seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

5. Other Proposals

a. Proposal from the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Department of Environment and Society to move the complete academic oversight of the Bachelor of Science in Geography to the Department of Environment and Society, discontinuing the physical geography emphasis in the Bachelor of Science in Geography, and changing the name of the emphasis in Geographical Analysis and Bioregional Planning to Geographic Information Science – Resolution 17-01-32 (Appendix XX)

Action: Trustee Holland moved the approval of Resolution 17-10-32 the proposal to move the complete academic oversight of the Bachelor of Science in Geography to the Department of Environment and Society, to discontinue the physical geography emphasis in the Bachelor of Science in Geography, and to also change the name of the emphasis in Geographical Analysis and Bioregional Planning to Geographic Information Science. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

B. Full Template R401 Proposals

1. Proposal from the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Resolution 17-01-33 (Appendix VV)

Dennis Dolny, Head, Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, and Carole Grady, Director, Nursing Program and Assistant Department Head, attended to answer questions about the proposal. Dr. Grady was previously the Dean of Nursing and Interim Provost at Dixie State University. There is a projected increased need for registered nurses. Currently, there are only two USHE institutions offering a pre-licensure Bachelor’s degree for those planning to become registered nurses: Southern Utah University and the University of Utah. Weber State University offers a RN to BSN model. USU’s program will start with two-years of pre-nursing and general education courses; then, following admittance into the program, two years of content focused on specific nursing related issues. The program is structured to prepare graduates to pass the state licensure exam. There will be three full-time and two part-time faculty in place for the first year of the program. Availability to complete the clinicals associated with nursing programs has been a constraint. Affiliations with Logan Regional Hospital, Cache Valley Hospital, Bear River Health Department, and the Sunshine Terrace Foundation are in place to make clinical spots available.

11 Action: Trustee Watterson moved the approval of Resolution 17-10-33 the proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Trustee Nixon seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

2. Proposal from the Colleges of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Science, and the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to offer a Master in Public Health – Resolution 17-01-34 (Appendix WW)

Dean Ken White explained that this is a great example of a multi-department/multi- college offering. There is clear justification for the need. The four MPH, tracks including Public Health Nutrition, Health Education and Promotion, Veterinary Public Health, and Applied Biostatics and Epidemiology, share a common public health curriculum core. Graduates prepare for careers in health care professions; academic institutions; local, state, and federal health agencies; private industry; and non-profit organizations. Professional accreditation will be sought through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Action: Trustee Nixon moved the approval of Resolution 17-10-34 the proposal to offer a Master in Public Health. Trustee Thomas seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

VI. STRATEGIC AGENDA – USU Emergency Management

Captain Steve Milne, Interim USU Police Chief, and Judy Crocket, Emergency Management Coordinator

The Police Department and Emergency Management work in multiple areas to be ready for various scenarios that might occur by planning, training, and participating in exercises with and without community agencies. Planning includes: Emergency Operation Plan; Emergency Support Functions; Annexes such as Infectious Disease, Critical Incident Hotline and Family Reunification; and business continuity planning. Training includes the basic CERT training including monthly refreshers, active shooter, fire drills, earthquake drills, and a Rescue Task Force (RTF). CERT members are trained in: disaster preparedness, fire suppression, disaster medical, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, terrorism, and team organization. The goal is to have at least one team of five to seven members in each building. Inter-agency cooperation throughout the valley is understood. Code Blue emergency alerts are in place and delivered via email, voice, text, and social media to students and staff via their supplied contact information. The University has developed resources available to faculty, staff, and students. They plan to make incoming freshman aware of these resources which can be found at: https://studentconduct.usu.edu/sid/index. Topics covered include indicators of distress (what to look for, on-and off-campus resources), campus protocol (who to contact); Students of Concern (Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)); and an active shooter training including a video, which may be found at: https://dps.usu.edu/emergency/active- shooter.

12 Chair Jibson closed the meeting noting that the Trustees cannot thank the Administration enough for all that they do.

Action: Trustee Holland made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Watterson seconded the motion; the voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

The meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.

Ronald W. Jibson, Chair Sydney M. Peterson, Secretary (Minutes taken by Carolyn Brittain)

Date Approved

13 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Certificate of Treasurer for October 2016

The Certificate of Treasurer for October 2016 is submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. It has received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The State Appropriated Funds budget at 31 October 2016 totaled $374,677,670, up $18,035,796 (5.06 %) over the same 2015-2016 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds expenditures totaled $107,793,070, up $5,415,415 (5.29%) over the same 2015-2016 period and represented 29% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 29%, was 4% less than would be expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis.

Total expenditures for all funds totaled $257,818,414, up $8,306,034 (3.33%) over the same 2015-2016 period.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificate of Treasurer for October 2016.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Authorized invoices and supporting papers have been filed pertaining to those expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer have been reviewed and approved for payment by the USU Controller's Office, Purchasing Department, and other departments; and

WHEREAS, The expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer are in accordance with the laws and rules of Utah State University and the State of Utah; and

WHEREAS, The Chief Financial Officer for Utah State University, David T. Cowley, Vice President for Business and Finance, has certified to the best of his knowledge and belief that all expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer were legitimate claims against Utah State University and funds were available for payment of said claims; and

WHEREAS, Vice President Cowley requests approval of the listed expenditures by fund for the period 1 July 2016 to 31 October 2016 on the attached Certificate of Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, The President of Utah State University has reviewed the attached Certificate of Treasurer and recommends its approval of those expenditures listed thereon by the Utah State University Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The USU Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration, review, and authorization of the expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Certificate of Treasurer as presented and ratifies the expenditures listed on said Certificate of Treasurer for October 2016.

======RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

______Date

CERTIFICATE OF TREASURER

I, David T. Cowley, Vice President for Business and Finance, of Utah State University, do hereby certify as follows and request approval of the listed expenditures by fund for the period 1 July 2016 to 31 October 2016.

Authorization, invoices, and supporting papers have been filed pertaining to the following enumerated expenditures, which have been reviewed and processed for payment by the Controller's Office, Purchasing Department, and other departments; according to the laws, rules, and regulations of Utah State University and the State of Utah. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all are legitimate claims against Utah State University and funds were available for payment of said claims.

Percent of Percent Budget Increase Increase Expended (Decrease) (Decrease) (33% Fiscal 1-Oct-16 Prior Year from Prior from Prior State Appropriated Funds Budget Year Expired) 31-Oct-16 Year to Date to Date Year Year

Education and General (Except Athletics) $246,537,575 29% $17,630,734 $71,323,749 $66,624,407 $4,699,342 7.05 % Athletics 6,583,102 29% 511,573 1,900,265 1,890,168 10,097 0.53 % E&G - O&M 2,845,536 11% 86,323 305,777 34,191 271,586 794.32 % Agricultural Experiment Station 17,204,055 26% 1,040,855 4,392,967 3,793,342 599,625 15.81 % UWRL Appropriation 3,919,450 17% 149,236 660,954 631,518 29,436 4.66 % UWRL Apportionment 3,264,314 26% 193,640 856,879 1,189,322 (332,443) (27.95) % Tooele - Cont. Ed. Center 12,958,600 45% 740,761 5,785,554 4,320,801 1,464,753 33.90 % Educationally Disadvantaged 100,000 34% 1,862 33,914 21,290 12,624 59.30 % Southeastern Utah - Cont. Ed. Center 2,498,168 49% 135,930 1,223,892 709,559 514,333 72.49 % Uintah Basin - Cont. Ed. Center 6,785,608 39% 414,480 2,619,583 2,037,490 582,093 28.57 % Cooperative Extension 19,423,155 22% 993,946 4,347,129 4,035,307 311,822 7.73 % Brigham City - Cont. Ed. Center 18,619,221 33% 1,791,128 6,215,015 9,339,889 (3,124,874) (33.46) % USTAR 603,524 0% (590) 930 136,683 (135,753) (99.32) % AWSF - USTAR Funding - - - - 20 (20) (100.00) % E&G - Vet Med 10,589,252 17% 277,849 1,843,361 1,544,525 298,836 19.35 % Price (USU Eastern) 15,999,150 27% 1,123,308 4,393,940 4,227,914 166,026 3.93 % Blanding Campus (USU Eastern) 4,316,999 30% 318,631 1,309,688 1,303,191 6,497 0.50 % Educationally Disadvantaged (USU Eastern) 171,059 1% 1,121 1,357 - 1,357 - % Prehistoric Museum (USU Eastern) 595,407 23% 36,400 137,157 143,493 (6,336) (4.42) % Workforce Education (USU Eastern) 1,663,495 27% 95,154 440,959 394,545 46,414 11.76 % Total State Appropriated Funds $374,677,670 29% $25,542,341 $107,793,070 $102,377,655 $5,415,415 5.29 %

Total State Appropriated Funds 2015-2016 $356,641,874

Increase from 2015-2016 $18,035,796

Percent Increase from 2015-2016 5.06%

3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Certificate of Treasurer for November 2016

The Certificate of Treasurer for November 2016 is submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. It has received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The State Appropriated Funds budget at 30 November 2016 totaled $375,723,920, up $19,082,046 (5.35%) over the same 2015-2016 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds expenditures totaled $134,540,951, up $7,554,158 (5.95%) over the same 2015-2016 period and represented 36% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 36%, was 6% less than would be expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis.

Total expenditures for all funds totaled $327,005,215, up $13,575,830 (4.33%) over the same 2015-2016 period.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificate of Treasurer for November 2016.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Authorized invoices and supporting papers have been filed pertaining to those expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer have been reviewed and approved for payment by the USU Controller's Office, Purchasing Department, and other departments; and

WHEREAS, The expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer are in accordance with the laws and rules of Utah State University and the State of Utah; and

WHEREAS, Vice President Cowley requests approval of the listed expenditures by fund for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 November 2016 on the attached Certificate of Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, The USU Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration, review, and authorization of the expenditures listed on the attached Certificate of Treasurer;

======RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

______Date

CERTIFICATE OF TREASURER

Percent of Percent Budget Increase Increase Expended (Decrease) (Decrease) (42% Fiscal 1-Nov-16 Prior Year from Prior from Prior State Appropriated Funds Budget Year Expired) 30-Nov-16 Year to Date to Date Year Year

Education and General (Except Athletics) $247,695,820 37% $20,571,942 $91,895,690 $83,761,165 $8,134,525 9.71 % Athletics 6,629,107 36% 492,917 2,393,182 2,365,088 28,094 1.19 % E&G - O&M 2,845,536 13% 73,425 379,202 60,503 318,699 526.75 % Agricultural Experiment Station 17,204,055 32% 1,130,603 5,523,569 4,711,444 812,125 17.24 % UWRL Appropriation 3,919,450 20% 131,574 792,528 760,582 31,946 4.20 % UWRL Apportionment 3,264,314 32% 176,465 1,033,345 1,457,428 (424,083) (29.10) % Tooele - Cont. Ed. Center 12,958,600 50% 668,255 6,453,809 4,949,592 1,504,217 30.39 % Educationally Disadvantaged 100,000 62% 28,385 62,300 36,005 26,295 73.03 % Southeastern Utah - Cont. Ed. Center 2,498,168 54% 127,833 1,351,726 832,327 519,399 62.40 % Uintah Basin - Cont. Ed. Center 6,785,608 45% 405,948 3,025,531 2,488,176 537,355 21.60 % Cooperative Extension 19,423,155 28% 1,029,436 5,376,565 4,992,349 384,216 7.70 % Brigham City - Cont. Ed. Center 18,619,221 34% 65,351 6,280,365 11,115,139 (4,834,774) (43.50) % USTAR 603,524 0% 99 1,029 94,153 (93,124) (98.91) % AWSF - USTAR Funding - - - - 25 (25) (100.00) % E&G - Vet Med 10,431,252 20% 246,963 2,090,325 1,745,659 344,666 19.74 % Price (USU Eastern) 15,999,150 34% 1,114,057 5,507,996 5,242,354 265,642 5.07 % Blanding Campus (USU Eastern) 4,316,999 38% 347,333 1,657,020 1,696,237 (39,217) (2.31) % Educationally Disadvantaged (USU Eastern) 171,059 2% 1,326 2,683 - 2,683 - % Prehistoric Museum (USU Eastern) 595,407 29% 37,407 174,564 183,009 (8,445) (4.61) % Workforce Education (USU Eastern) 1,663,495 32% 98,563 539,522 495,558 43,964 8.87 % Total State Appropriated Funds $375,723,920 36% $26,747,882 $134,540,951 $126,986,793 $7,554,158 5.95 %

Total State Appropriated Funds 2015-2016 $356,641,874

Increase from 2015-2016 $19,082,046

Percent Increase from 2015-2016 5.35%

3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards (December, 2016)

The summary of the Status of Sponsored Program Awards, prepared by our Sponsored Programs Office for December 2016 is submitted for the Trustees’ consideration. They have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The awards for the month of December 2016 amounted to $9,495,014 versus $14,669,000 for December 2015.

The comparative graph, “Utah State University Sponsored Program Awards” indicates that through December 2016 cumulative award dollars were lower (-16.1%) from last year for the same time period, with awards totaling $100,468,390 for FY2017. Scholarships, fellowships and state appropriations for research are not included in either figure.

The value of proposals submitted decreased from $22,155,359 in December 2015 to $12,395,575 during December 2016 (-44.1%). The total number of current year proposals (733) is more than FY2016 (689).

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Research recommend that the Board of Trustees approves the contract and grant status report for December 2016.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The attached list of contract/grant proposals and awards (December 2016) are recommended by the President and the Vice President for Research to the Board of Trustees:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the President and the Vice President for Research.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ______

Date

3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards (January, 2017)

The summary of the Status of Sponsored Program Awards, prepared by our Sponsored Programs Office for January 2017 is submitted for the Trustees’ consideration. They have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The awards for the month of January 2017 amounted to $14,011,923 versus $15,157,696 for January 2016.

The comparative graph, “Utah State University Sponsored Program Awards” indicates that through January 2017 cumulative award dollars were lower (-15.1%) from last year for the same time period, with awards totaling $114,480,313 for FY2017. Scholarships, fellowships and state appropriations for research are not included in either figure.

The value of proposals submitted increased from $18,845,636 in January 2016 to $59,160,961 during January 2017 (214%). The total number of current year proposals (867) is more than FY2016 (783).

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Research recommend that the Board of Trustees approves the contract and grant status report for January 2017.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The attached list of contract/grant proposals and awards (January 2017) are recommended by the President and the Vice President for Research to the Board of Trustees:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the President and the Vice President for Research.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ______

Date

3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Delegation/Administrative Reports – 11/25/16 to 12/30/16

Utah State University has been given authority by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) to exercise direct supervision of the design and construction of all alterations, repairs, and improvements to existing facilities on individual projects with budgets of less than $4 million. The supervision of new construction can also be delegated to USU on a project-by-project basis and can exceed the $4 million amount. As part of the delegation authority, administrative reports are prepared by USU and presented to the Utah State Building Board at each of its meetings. The monthly format of USU’s reports is similar to that of the DFCM’s reports presenting professional and construction contracts issued during the reporting period, contingency and project reserves status, and a delegated projects list showing budget and status. On a quarterly basis, additional reports are prepared showing contingency fund cumulative transfers, a summary of the statewide (paving) account, and a construction contract status. The Board of Regents has transferred its authority to review the delegation/ administrative reports to the Board of Trustees.

The reports have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the administrative reports for USU for the period 11/25/16 to 12/30/16.

Professional Contracts, 6 contracts issued (Page 1) Comments are provided on the report.

Construction Contracts, 4 contracts issued (Page 2) Comments are provided on the report.

Report of Contingency Reserve Fund (Page 3) Four projects needed funds from the contingency reserve fund during this reporting period. Based on an internal risk assessment, the University finds this fund’s balance to be adequate.

Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity (Page 4) Three projects contributed to the project reserve fund during this reporting period. Based on an internal risk assessment, the University finds this fund’s balance to be adequate.

Current Delegated Projects List (Pages 5-7) Of USU’s 77 projects, 7 are pending, 16 are in the design/study phase, 28 are in construction, 21 are substantially complete and 5 are complete. The five projects that were completed during this period were Access Control FY16, Elevator Upgrades FY15, LLC Parking Garage Vestibules, Parking Lot Paving FY14 and NE Auxiliary Tunnel Extension. RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the delegation/ administrative reports for the current reporting period be approved as presented.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The Utah Legislature appropriates state funds through the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to Utah State University for the purpose of capital improvements; and

WHEREAS, The Division of Facilities Construction and Management has delegated its authority to exercise direct supervision of the design and construction of such capital improvements to Utah State University; and

WHEREAS, Non-state funded projects with budgets of less than $4 million are also delegated to Utah State University; and

WHEREAS, Projects in excess of $4 million can also be delegated to Utah State University with specific approval of the Utah State Building board; and

WHEREAS, Utah State University presents reports on the status of all its delegated projects to the Utah State Building Board on a regular basis; and

WHEREAS, The State Board of Regents has transferred its authority to review the delegation/ administrative reports to the Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The President and Vice President for Business and Finance have reviewed the delegation/administrative reports for the current reporting period and recommend approval of the reports to the Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration to the delegation/ administrative reports:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the delegation/administrative reports as presented.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______Date Professional Contracts Awarded From 11/25/16 to 12/30/16

Project Name Firm Name A/E Budget Fee Amount Comments

1 Bus Bldg East Office Remodel Axis Architects $28,800.00 $28,800.00 Design services

2 Student Organic Farm Facility Nexus $10,606.00 $10,606.00 Programming and design

3 Classroom Upgrades FY17 Van Boerum & Frank $15,254.00 $4,600.00 Schematic design and development

4 Classroom Upgrades FY17 Sine Source Engineering $15,254.00 $1,825.00 Electrical design services

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

5 Student Organic Farm Facility Cache Landmark Engineering $7,760.00 $7,760.00 Boundary and topo survey

6 Vet Science Electrical Upgrade FY16 Sine Source Engineering $33,000.00 $2,250.00 Service analysis - West wing

Page 1 of 7 Construction Contracts Awarded From 11/25/16 to 12/30/16

Project Firm Name Design Firm Const Budget Contract Amt Comments

1 Blue Square Parking Expansion Edge Excavation Cache Landmark $487,017.00 $487,017.00 Demo, strip, asphalt, and landscaping work

2 Concrete Replacement FY15 USU Facilities Operations USU Facilities Planning $290,821.00 $1,657.92 Install curb returns and Design

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

3 UBC Infrastructure Improvements Lakeview Rock Products $1,070,867.00 $374.75 Road base

4 Health, LS, Code Asbestos FY17 Dixon Information $130,137.00 $70.00 Bulk samples

Page 2 of 7 Report of Contingency Reserve Fund From 11/25/16 to 12/30/16

Total Transfers % to % Current To (From) Construction Completed Project Title Transfers Contingency Budget Project Status (Paid) BEGINNING BALANCE $854,284.99

INCREASES TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND None

DECREASES FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND

Old Main Fire Alarm Upg FY16 (64,775.11) (74,781.67) 18.48% Construction 100.00% (changes to conduit) Concrete Replacement FY17 (63,206.29) (63,206.29) 23.41% Construction 90.94% (install handrail and rebuild south side of Stadium) Medium Voltage Upg FY16 (18,421.00) (62,718.18) 6.34% Construction 86.03% (antenna added in tunnel and com line changes) Chilled Water Infrastructure FY16 (6,875.94) (13,105.09) 4.01% Construction 58.18% (relocate conduit & lights, Sci Tech air vent)

ENDING BALANCE $701,006.65

Page 3 of 7 Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity From 11/25/16 to 12/30/16

% of Transfer Construction Project Title Amount Description Budget

BEGINNING BALANCE $295,967.13

INCREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND Elevator Upgrades FY15 42,346.66 Close Project 11.57% Access Control FY16 1,955.97 Close Project 3.57% Campus Controls Upgrade FY13 468.64 Transfer remaining funds 0.19%

DECREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND NONE

ENDING BALANCE $340,738.40

Page 4 of 7

Current Delegated Projects List 12/30/2016

Project Project Number Project Name Phase Budget CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT A27147 Campus-wide Bike Racks FY13 Sub Completion 54,074 A28999 Building Commissioning FY14 Commissioning 196,296 A29001 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY14 Sub Completion 308,965 A29004 Emergency Generator FY14 Sub Completion 250,000 A29006 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY14 Sub Completion 369,939 A29007 Misc Critical Improvements FY14 Sub Completion 249,979 A29010 Parking Lot Paving FY14 Complete 907,875 A31321 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrade FY15 Construction 276,045 A31322 Concrete Replacement FY15 Sub Completion 310,403 A31324 Elevator Upgrades FY15 Complete 409,750 A31325 Emergency Generator FY15 Pending 229,872 A31328 HVAC Controls Upgrade FY15 Pending 228,311 A31329 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY15 Sub Completion 460,460 A31330 Morgan Theater Upgrade Sub Completion 1,597,496 A31333 Planning and Design FY15 Design/Study 175,075 A31334 Sign System FY15 Sub Completion 47,193 A31335 Site & Safety Lighting Construction 322,525 A33654 Romney Stadium Scoreboard Construction 2,700,000 A34107 Kaysville Building Addition Design 3,548,115 A34282 Access Control FY16 Complete 52,839 A34283 Chilled Water Infrastructure FY16 Construction 357,878 A34284 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY16 Construction 275,847 A34285 Concrete Replacement FY16 Sub Completion 243,096 A34287 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Construction 192,360 A34290 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY16 Construction 1,151,225

Page 5 of 7 A34292 Old Main Fire Alarm Upgrades FY16 Sub Completion 447,584 A34294 Planning and Design FY16 Design/Study 129,790 A34295 RBW/Family Life Chilled Water Piping Construction 841,711 A34296 South Farm Fire Lane/Hydrants FY16 Construction 300,238 A34297 Spectrum Emergency Lighting Upgrade Sub Completion 252,505 A34298 UBC Infrastructure Improvements Sub Completion 1,158,887 A34299 Univ Inn/Widstoe Steam Line Replacement Design 75,000 A34300 VCT Tile Replacement in Hallways Construction 328,890 A34301 Vet Science Electrical Upgrade FY16 Design 98,753 A34468 Roosevelt Ed Ctr Aggie Station Remodel Design 51,770 A35181 Living Learning Center Parking Garage Vestibules Complete 102,491 A35569 Townhouse Stucco Proj Bldg 3 Pending 139,470 A35676 Merrill Cazier Lib Testing Ctr Construction 2,108,650 A35677 PDP Air Handling Units Design 323,950 A35868 Summit Hall Remodel Sub Completion 1,202,845 A35971 PDP Refreshment Design 691,570 A35997 NE Auxiliary Tunnel Extension Complete 467,888 A36118 Utility Meter Upgrades FY16 Pending 91,500 A36189 Gymnastics Room Relocation Sub Completion 466,559 A36353 Track Resurfacing and Remodel Sub Completion 437,065 A36388 North Core Utilities Replacement & Tunnel Expansion Construction 3,591,015 A36466 BNR Roadway Replacement Construction 329,926 A36467 Old Main Reroof-Center Section Sub Completion 766,381 A36468 Hydraulics Lab Landscape FY17 Construction 92,192 A36469 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY17 Pending 1,222,100 A36734 Classroom Upgrades FY17 Design 275,847 A36735 Concrete Replacement FY17 Construction 363,229 A36736 Bike Racks/Site Furn FY17 Construction 45,662 A36737 Access Control FY17 Construction 72,795 A36738 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Construction 137,637 A36739 E Stadium Restroom Reroof Sub Completion 50,866 A36740 FAV Photo Lab Safety Ventilation Design 367,000 A36741 Planning & Design FY17 Design 70,457 A36742 Univ Inn to Widstoe Steamline-Construction Pending 788,400

Page 6 of 7 A37078 FAV 210/215 Remodel Phase II Sub Completion 151,007 A37174 Motor Pool East Parking Lot Construction 243,478 A37302 South Farm New Dairy Barn Design 1,237,688 A37303 South Farm Ram/Buck Barn Construction 105,300 A37304 Facilities FM Suite Remodel Construction 387,880 A37631 Student Living Center Snack Shop Design 213,530 A37673 Huntsman Library Huntsman Hall Construction 175,800 A37740 Roosevelt Ed Ctr Atrium Remodel Construction 618,663 A38008 Blue Square Parking Expansion Construction 546,244 A38143 Student Organic Farm Facility (NEW PROJECT) Design 146,666 A38144 Bus Bldg East Office Remodel (NEW PROJECT) Design 513,100 C11368 USUE Mechanical/Lighting upgrade Sub Completion 877,397 C11461 USUE Infrastructure/Automation Upgrade Sub Completion 461,857 C11508 USUE Career Center Upgrades Construction 834,234 C11614 USUE Blanding Campus Mechanical FY16 Pending 45,662 C11615 USUE Geary Theatre Bldg Upgrades FY16 Construction 3,923,870 C11709 USUE Soccer Fields Construction 316,553 C11714 USUE Site Lighting Phase 2 Design 230,100 TOTAL (77) $43,835,270

Page 7 of 7 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Delegation/Administrative Reports – 12/30/16 to 01/20/17

The reports have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the administrative reports for USU for the period 12/30/16 to 01/20/17. Professional Contracts, 0 contracts issued (Page 1) Comments are provided on the report. Construction Contracts, 11 contracts issued (Page 2) Comments are provided on the report. Report of Contingency Reserve Fund (Page 3) Three projects needed funds from the contingency reserve fund during this reporting period. Based on an internal risk assessment, the University finds this fund’s balance to be adequate. Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity (Page 4) No projects contributed to or needed funds from the project reserve fund during this reporting period. Based on an internal risk assessment, the University finds this fund’s balance to be adequate. Current Delegated Projects List (Pages 5-7) Of USU’s 72 projects, 7 are pending, 14 are in the design/study phase, 30 are in construction, 20 are substantially complete and 1 is complete. The one project completed during this period was Old Main Fire Alarm Upgrades FY16. RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the delegation/ administrative reports for the current reporting period be approved as presented.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The Utah Legislature appropriates state funds through the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to Utah State University for the purpose of capital improvements; and

WHEREAS, Non-state funded projects with budgets of less than $4 million are also delegated to Utah State University; and

WHEREAS, Projects in excess of $4 million can also be delegated to Utah State University with specific approval of the Utah State Building board; and

WHEREAS, Utah State University presents reports on the status of all its delegated projects to the Utah State Building Board on a regular basis; and

WHEREAS, The State Board of Regents has transferred its authority to review the delegation/ administrative reports to the Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration to the delegation/ administrative reports:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the delegation/administrative reports as presented.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______Date Professional Contracts Awarded From 12/30/16 to 1/20/17

Project Name Firm Name A/E Budget Fee Amount Comments

NONE

Page 1 of 7 Construction Contracts Awarded From 12/30/16 to 1/20/17

Project Firm Name Design Firm Const Budget Contract Amt Comments

1 Kaysville Building Addition R&O Construction CRSA $2,212,746.00 $2,212,746.00 Expansion of Education Center

2 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY17 TEC Electric USU Facilities Planning $1,122,100.00 $713,063.00 Upgrade distribution system and Design Student Living Center

3 USUE Site Lighting Phase 2 Jacobsen Construction Sine Source $202,000.00 $202,000.00 Outdoor lighting improvements

4 Classroom Auditorium Upg FY15 USU Facilities Operations USU Facilities Planning $246,025.00 $11,113.00 Classroom upgrades ANSC 118, BNR 314, and Design HPER 114, MCC classrooms

5 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY17 USU Information Technology USU Facilities Planning $1,122,100.00 $8,520.00 Medium voltage SCADA and Design

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

6 Bus Bldg East Office Remodel Environmental Abatement $400,000.00 $30,590.00 Abate carpet, tile and mastic, remove wall

7 Bike Racks Site Furn FY17 Park A Bike $45,662.00 $13,566.00 Bike vaults

8 N Core Utility Repl/Tunnel Expansion Eagle Environmental $44,667.00 $3,465.00 Remove pipe fittings Junction

9 Concrete Replacement FY15 Edge Excavation $293,905.00 $3,083.00 Replace curb and sidewalk FHD West

10 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Eagle Environmental $130,137.00 $2,496.00 Remove windows VSB, remove carpet, tile and mastic FA138

11 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Dixon Information $130,137.00 $35.00 Bulk samples Page 2 of 7 Report of Contingency Reserve Fund From 12/30/16 to 1/20/17

Total Transfers % to % Current To (From) Construction Completed Project Title Transfers Contingency Budget Project Status (Paid) BEGINNING BALANCE $701,006.65

INCREASES TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND None

DECREASES FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND

Medium Voltage Upg FY16 (29,634.00) (92,352.78) 9.34% Construction 92.53% (switch upgrades, commissioning and testing) N Core Utilities Repl/Tunnel Expansion (3,465.00) (91,967.34) 3.95% Construction 86.66% (removal of pipe fittings Junction) Classroom/Auditorium Upg FY16 (1,420.00) (1,420.00) 0.56% Construction 30.27% (striping for playing court)

ENDING BALANCE $666,487.65

Page 3 of 7 Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity From 12/30/16 to 1/20/17

% of Transfer Construction Project Title Amount Description Budget

BEGINNING BALANCE $340,738.40

INCREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND NONE

DECREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND NONE

ENDING BALANCE $340,738.40

Page 4 of 7

Current Delegated Projects List 1/20/17

Project Project Number Project Name Phase Budget CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT A27147 Campus-wide Bike Racks FY13 Sub Completion 54,074 A28999 Building Commissioning FY14 Commissioning 196,296 A29001 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY14 Sub Completion 308,965 A29004 Emergency Generator FY14 Sub Completion 250,000 A29006 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY14 Sub Completion 369,939 A29007 Misc Critical Improvements FY14 Sub Completion 249,979 A31321 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrade FY15 Construction 276,045 A31322 Concrete Replacement FY15 Sub Completion 310,403 A31325 Emergency Generator FY15 Pending 229,872 A31328 HVAC Controls Upgrade FY15 Pending 228,311 A31329 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY15 Sub Completion 460,460 A31330 Morgan Theater Upgrade Sub Completion 1,597,496 A31333 Planning and Design FY15 Design/Study 175,075 A31334 Sign System FY15 Sub Completion 47,193 A31335 Site & Safety Lighting Construction 322,525 A33654 Romney Stadium Scoreboard Construction 2,700,000 A34107 Kaysville Building Addition Design 2,800,112 A34283 Chilled Water Infrastructure FY16 Construction 357,878 A34284 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY16 Construction 277,267 A34285 Concrete Replacement FY16 Sub Completion 243,096 A34287 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Construction 192,360 A34290 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY16 Construction 1,180,859 A34292 Old Main Fire Alarm Upgrades FY16 Complete 512,359 A34294 Planning and Design FY16 Design/Study 129,790 A34295 RBW/Family Life Chilled Water Piping Construction 841,711

Page 5 of 7 A34296 South Farm Fire Lane/Hydrants FY16 Construction 300,238 A34297 Spectrum Emergency Lighting Upgrade Sub Completion 252,505 A34298 UBC Infrastructure Improvements Sub Completion 1,158,887 A34299 Univ Inn/Widstoe Steam Line Replacement Design 75,000 A34300 VCT Tile Replacement in Hallways Construction 328,890 A34301 Vet Science Electrical Upgrade FY16 Design 98,753 A34468 Roosevelt Ed Ctr Aggie Station Remodel Design 51,770 A35569 Townhouse Stucco Proj Bldg 3 Pending 139,470 A35676 Merrill Cazier Lib Testing Ctr Construction 2,108,650 A35677 PDP Air Handling Units Design 323,950 A35868 Summit Hall Remodel Sub Completion 1,202,845 A35971 PDP Refreshment Design 691,570 A36118 Utility Meter Upgrades FY16 Pending 91,500 A36189 Gymnastics Room Relocation Sub Completion 466,559 A36353 Track Resurfacing and Remodel Sub Completion 437,065 A36388 North Core Utilities Replacement & Tunnel Expansion Construction 3,594,480 A36466 BNR Roadway Replacement Construction 329,926 A36467 Old Main Reroof-Center Section Sub Completion 766,381 A36468 Hydraulics Lab Landscape FY17 Construction 92,192 A36469 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY17 Pending 1,222,100 A36734 Classroom Upgrades FY17 Design 275,847 A36735 Concrete Replacement FY17 Construction 363,229 A36736 Bike Racks/Site Furn FY17 Construction 45,662 A36737 Access Control FY17 Construction 72,795 A36738 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Construction 137,637 A36739 E Stadium Restroom Reroof Sub Completion 50,866 A36740 FAV Photo Lab Safety Ventilation Design 367,000 A36741 Planning & Design FY17 Design 70,457 A36742 Univ Inn to Widstoe Steamline-Construction Pending 788,400 A37078 FAV 210/215 Remodel Phase II Sub Completion 151,007 A37174 Motor Pool East Parking Lot Construction 243,478 A37302 South Farm New Dairy Barn Design 1,285,524 A37303 South Farm Ram/Buck Barn Construction 105,300 A37304 Facilities FM Suite Remodel Construction 387,880

Page 6 of 7 A37631 Student Living Center Snack Shop Design 213,530 A37673 Huntsman Library Huntsman Hall Construction 203,833 A37740 Roosevelt Ed Ctr Atrium Remodel Construction 618,663 A38008 Blue Square Parking Expansion Construction 546,244 A38143 Student Organic Farm Facility (NEW PROJECT) Design 146,666 A38144 Bus Bldg East Office Remodel Construction 513,100 C11368 USUE Mechanical/Lighting upgrade Sub Completion 877,397 C11461 USUE Infrastructure/Automation Upgrade Sub Completion 461,857 C11508 USUE Career Center Upgrades Construction 834,234 C11614 USUE Blanding Campus Mechanical FY16 Pending 45,662 C11615 USUE Geary Theatre Bldg Upgrades FY16 Construction 3,923,870 C11709 USUE Soccer Fields Construction 450,645 C11714 USUE Site Lighting Phase 2 Construction 230,100 TOTAL (72) $41,455,679

Page 7 of 7 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Delegation/Administrative Reports –01/20/17 to 02/17/17

The reports have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the administrative reports for USU for the period 01/20/17 to 02/17/17. Professional Contracts, 8 contracts issued (Page 1) Comments are provided on the report. Construction Contracts, 9 contracts issued (Page 2) Comments are provided on the report. Report of Contingency Reserve Fund (Page 3) Four projects needed funds from the contingency reserve fund during this reporting period. Based on an internal risk assessment, the University finds this fund’s balance to be adequate. Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity (Page 4) One project needed funds and five projects contributed to the project reserve fund during this reporting period. Based on an internal risk assessment, the University finds this fund’s balance to be adequate. Current Delegated Projects List (Pages 5-7) Of USU’s 71 projects, 6 are pending, 10 are in the design/study phase, 30 are in construction, 20 are substantially complete and 5 are complete. The five projects completed during this period were Campus-wide Bike Racks FY13, Classroom/Auditorium Upg FY14, Gymnastics Room Relocation, Misc. Critical Improvements FY14, and Spectrum Emergency Lighting Upgrade.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the delegation/ administrative reports for the current reporting period be approved as presented.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The Utah Legislature appropriates state funds through the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to Utah State University for the purpose of capital improvements; and

WHEREAS, Non-state funded projects with budgets of less than $4 million are also delegated to Utah State University; and

WHEREAS, Projects in excess of $4 million can also be delegated to Utah State University with specific approval of the Utah State Building board; and

WHEREAS, Utah State University presents reports on the status of all its delegated projects to the Utah State Building Board on a regular basis; and

WHEREAS, The State Board of Regents has transferred its authority to review the delegation/ administrative reports to the Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration to the delegation/ administrative reports:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the delegation/administrative reports as presented.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______Date Professional Contracts Awarded From 01/20/17 to 02/17/17

Project Name Firm Name A/E Budget Fee Amount Comments

1 South Farm New Dairy Barn Sunrise Engineering $57,200.00 $57,200.00 Architectural, electrical, and mechanical design

2 South Farm Fire Lane/Hydrants FY16 Cache Landmark Engineering $48,615.00 $15,615.00 Design gravel parking lot

3 Concrete Replacement FY16 Cache Landmark Engineering $17,000.00 $3,400.00 Civil design and survey Millville Bridge

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

4 Blue Square Parking Expansion Utah Testing and Engineering $6,500.00 $5,898.00 Materials testing and inspection

5 Kaysville Building Addition Utah Testing and Engineering $26,491.00 $5,895.00 Soils, concrete, asphalt testing and inspection

6 PDP Refreshment R&R Environmental $31,000.00 $5,878.00 Asbestos Inspection

7 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Dixon Information $130,137.00 $75.00 Bulk samples

8 Bus Bldg East Office Remodel Dixon Information $486,248.00 $60.00 Air samples

Page 1 of 7 Construction Contracts Awarded From 01/20/17 to 02/17/17

Project Firm Name Design Firm Const Budget Contract Amt Comments

1 South Farm New Dairy Barn Lundahl Building Systems Sunrise Engineering $645,100.00 $645,100.00 Construct Dairy Barn

2 PDP Refreshment Raymond Construction Design West $632,077.00 $632,077.00 PDP renovation

3 Bus Bldg East Office Remodel Lundhal Building Systems Axis Architects $486,248.00 $458,290.00 Office remodel

4 PDP Air Handling Units Raymond Construction WHW Engineering $366,168.00 $366,168.00 Mechanical and plumbing PDP

5 Classroom/Auditorium Upg FY16 Jacobsen Construction USU Facilities Planning $269,249.00 $105,179.00 Upgrade classrooms Price McDonald Bldg and Design

6 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Environmental Abatement USU Facilities Planning $130,137.00 $23,040.00 Abate roofing, windows, ballasts Moab and Design

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

7 UBC Infrastructure Improvements Lakeview Rock Products $1,070,867.00 $9,000.00 Road base

8 UBC Infrastructure Improvements J&J Nursery $1,070,867.00 $7,000.00 Topsoil

9 Classroom/Auditorium Upg FY16 USU Facilities Planning $269,249.00 $655.00 Raceway, power for AV HPER and Design

Page 2 of 7 Report of Contingency Reserve Fund From 01/20/17 to 02/17/17

Total Transfers % to % Current To (From) Construction Completed Project Title Transfers Contingency Budget Project Status (Paid) BEGINNING BALANCE $666,487.65

INCREASES TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND None

DECREASES FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND

Concrete Replacement FY17 (16,965.13) (80,171.42) 29.69% Sub Complete 97.02% (new concrete approach 700 N 1100 E) Classroom/Auditorium Upg FY16 (13,592.00) (15,012.00) 5.90% Construction 34.58% (install mirrors and drinking fountain HPER 211) Hydraulics Lab Landscape FY17 (841.02) (841.02) 1.02% Construction 19.43% (provide temporary barriers to protect utilities) Emergency Generator FY14 (389.50) (4,894.50) 2.17% Construction 87.94% (additional work on location)

ENDING BALANCE $634,700.00

Page 3 of 7 Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity From 01/20/17 to 02/17/17

% of Transfer Construction Project Title Amount Description Budget

BEGINNING BALANCE $340,738.40

INCREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND Misc Critical Improvements FY14 22,651.28 Close Project 9.79% Spectrum Emergency Lighting Upgrade 15,876.00 Close Project 12.24% Campus-wide Bike Racks FY13 10,355.87 Close Project 22.37% Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY14 2,696.36 Close Project 1.01% Irrigation Controller Replacement FY16 2,140.28 Close Project 3.12%

DECREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND PDP Air Handling Units (79,108.00) Award Contract 27.56%

ENDING BALANCE $315,350.19

Page 4 of 7

Current Delegated Projects List 02/17/17

Project Project Number Project Name Phase Budget CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT A27147 Campus-wide Bike Racks FY13 Complete 43,718 A28999 Building Commissioning FY14 Commissioning 196,296 A29001 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY14 Complete 306,269 A29004 Emergency Generator FY14 Sub Completion 250,390 A29006 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY14 Sub Completion 368,637 A29007 Misc Critical Improvements FY14 Complete 227,328 A31321 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrade FY15 Construction 276,045 A31322 Concrete Replacement FY15 Sub Completion 310,403 A31325 Emergency Generator FY15 Pending 229,872 A31328 HVAC Controls Upgrade FY15 Pending 228,311 A31329 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY15 Sub Completion 460,460 A31330 Morgan Theater Upgrade Sub Completion 1,597,496 A31333 Planning and Design FY15 Design/Study 175,075 A31334 Sign System FY15 Sub Completion 47,193 A31335 Site & Safety Lighting Construction 322,525 A33654 Romney Stadium Scoreboard Construction 2,700,000 A34107 Kaysville Building Addition Construction 2,800,112 A34283 Chilled Water Infrastructure FY16 Construction 357,878 A34284 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY16 Construction 290,859 A34285 Concrete Replacement FY16 Sub Completion 243,096 A34287 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Construction 192,360 A34290 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY16 Sub Completion 1,180,859 A34294 Planning and Design FY16 Design/Study 129,790 A34295 RBW/Family Life Chilled Water Piping Construction 841,711 A34296 South Farm Fire Lane/Hydrants FY16 Construction 498,206

Page 5 of 7 A34297 Spectrum Emergency Lighting Upgrade Complete 211,991 A34298 UBC Infrastructure Improvements Sub Completion 1,158,887 A34299 Univ Inn/Widstoe Steam Line Replacement Design 75,000 A34300 VCT Tile Replacement in Hallways Construction 328,890 A34301 Vet Science Electrical Upgrade FY16 Design 98,753 A34468 Roosevelt Ed Ctr Aggie Station Remodel Design 51,770 A35569 Townhouse Stucco Proj Bldg 3 Pending 139,470 A35676 Merrill Cazier Lib Testing Ctr Construction 2,108,650 A35677 PDP Air Handling Units Construction 403,058 A35868 Summit Hall Remodel Sub Completion 1,202,845 A35971 PDP Refreshment Construction 870,129 A36118 Utility Meter Upgrades FY16 Pending 91,500 A36189 Gymnastics Room Relocation Complete 456,777 A36353 Track Resurfacing and Remodel Sub Completion 434,320 A36388 North Core Utilities Replacement & Tunnel Expansion Construction 3,594,480 A36466 BNR Roadway Replacement Construction 329,926 A36467 Old Main Reroof-Center Section Sub Completion 766,381 A36468 Hydraulics Lab Landscape FY17 Construction 93,033 A36469 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY17 Construction 1,222,100 A36734 Classroom Upgrades FY17 Design 275,847 A36735 Concrete Replacement FY17 Sub Completion 380,194 A36736 Bike Racks/Site Furn FY17 Construction 45,662 A36737 Access Control FY17 Construction 72,795 A36738 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Construction 137,637 A36739 E Stadium Restroom Reroof Sub Completion 50,866 A36740 FAV Photo Lab Safety Ventilation Design 367,000 A36741 Planning & Design FY17 Design 70,457 A36742 Univ Inn to Widstoe Steamline-Construction Pending 788,400 A37078 FAV 210/215 Remodel Phase II Sub Completion 151,007 A37174 Motor Pool East Parking Lot Sub Completion 243,478 A37302 South Farm New Dairy Barn Construction 1,285,524 A37303 South Farm Ram/Buck Barn Sub Completion 105,300 A37304 Facilities FM Suite Remodel Sub Completion 387,880 A37631 Student Living Center Snack Shop Design 213,530

Page 6 of 7 A37673 Huntsman Library Huntsman Hall Construction 203,833 A37740 Roosevelt Ed Ctr Atrium Remodel Construction 618,663 A38008 Blue Square Parking Expansion Construction 546,244 A38143 Student Organic Farm Facility Design 146,666 A38144 Bus Bldg East Office Remodel Construction 613,748 C11368 USUE Mechanical/Lighting upgrade Sub Completion 877,397 C11461 USUE Infrastructure/Automation Upgrade Sub Completion 461,857 C11508 USUE Career Center Upgrades Construction 834,234 C11614 USUE Blanding Campus Mechanical FY16 Pending 45,662 C11615 USUE Geary Theatre Bldg Upgrades FY16 Construction 3,923,870 C11709 USUE Soccer Fields Construction 450,645 C11714 USUE Site Lighting Phase 2 Construction 230,100 TOTAL (71) $41,441,345

Page 7 of 7 03 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Faculty and Staff Adjustments

The attached faculty and staff adjustments are submitted for the Trustees consideration. They have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The faculty and staff adjustments include five (5) changes in title or assignment; and two (2) new appointments.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the attached faculty and staff adjustments. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The President and the Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve five (5) changes in title or assignment; and two (2) new appointments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approve the recommendation of the faculty and staff adjustments.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Date Faculty and Staff Adjustments 03 March 2017 a. Change in Title or Assignment

Caine College of the Arts

Nicholas E. Morrison, Senior Associate Dean and Professor, Department of Music, Caine College of the Arts, to be Executive Associate Dean and Professor of the same; effective 01 February 2017. No change in salary.

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Andrew E. Walker, Interim Head and Associate Professor, Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, to be Head and Associate Professor of the same; effective 01 January 2017. Change in salary to $123,600/12-month.

College of Engineering

V. Dean Adams, Associate Dean, College of Engineering, and Head and Professor, Department of Engineering Education, College of Engineering, to be Executive Associate Dean, Head and Professor of the same; effective 01 January 2017. Change in salary to $199,730/12-months.

Office of the President

Robert W. Wagner, Dean and Executive Vice Provost, Academic and Instructional Services, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, to be Vice President, Academic and Instructional Services, President's Office, effective 15 March 2017. No change in salary.

University Libraries

Kevin K. Brewer, Associate Librarian, University Libraries, to be Interim Associate Dean/Department Head in the Technical Services division, and Associate Librarian of the same; effective 01 February 2017; replacing Flora G. Shrode. Change in salary to $83,148/12-months. b. New Appointments

Office of the Vice President for Business and Finance

Michael J. Kuehn, Executive Director of Public Safety/Police Chief; effective 01 March 2017; replacing Steven J. Mecham. B.S. Brigham Young University, 1985; M.P.A. Brigham Young University, 2000. Salary to be $116,850/12-month.

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Matthew T. Wappett, Executive Director, Center for Persons with Disabilities, and Research Associate Professor, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services; effective 26 January 2017; replacing Judith M. Holt. B.A. University of Utah, 1998; M.Ed. University of Utah, 2000; Ph.D. University of Utah, 2005. Salary to be $145,000/12-months. 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Proposed Naming of the Newel G. and Jean C. Daines Concert Hall

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In compliance with Utah State University Policy 502—Naming of Buildings and Other University Facilities, the Facilities Naming Committee recommended that the newly remodeled concert hall in the Chase Fine Arts Center be re-named the Newel G. and Jean C. Daines Concert Hall in recognition of their gift for the Chase Fine Arts Center enhancement project.

The above recommendation was made by the Facilities Naming Committee and approved by the President.

RECOMMENDATION

Based on the above proposal and approval as indicated, the President recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the naming of the Newel G. and Jean C. Daines Concert Hall in the Chase Fine Arts Center. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The Facilities Naming Committee has recommended that the newly remodeled concert hall in the Chase Fine Arts Center be re-named the Newel G. and Jean C. Daines Concert Hall, and

WHEREAS, The recommendation has been approved by the President of Utah State University, and

WHEREAS, The action requires the approval of the Board of Trustees;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approves the name of the Newel G. and Jean C. Daines Concert Hall in the Chase Fine Arts Center.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE

3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Report of Investments for October 2016

The Report of Investments for October 2016 is submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. It has received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This set of investment reports presents investment activity for October 2016 and comparative year-to-date totals for FY 2016-2017 and FY 2015-2016.

CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during October 2016 was $330,700,433, down $8,357,256 from September 2016. Total investment loss was $473,900, down $601,975 from September 2016, reflecting the decrease in the amount available for investing and a decrease in total investment return. The annualized total investment return was -1.72%, down 2.17% from September 2016.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $312,246,298, down $2,311,125 (0.73%) from FY 2015-2016. Total interest income for FY 2016-2017 amounted to $1,742,788, down $78,851 (4.33%) from FY 2015-2016, reflecting a decrease in the amount available for investing and a decrease in interest rates.

The total amount invested at 31 October 2016 was $326,110,865, down $8,717,188 (2.60%) from 31 October 2015.

ENDOWMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during October 2016 was $149,830,412, up $936,253 over September 2016. Interest and dividend income of $145,891 minus net realized losses of $7,267 totaled $138,624 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $146,204,513, up $8,565,195 (6.22%) over FY 2015-2016. Total realized income for FY 2016- 2017 was $708,727, down $268,992 (27.51%) from FY 2015-2016. This decrease resulted from $257,567 less in interest and dividends and $11,425 more net realized losses during FY 2016- 2017.

The total amount invested at 31 October 2016 was $150,283,822, up $10,460,096 (7.48%) over 31 October 2015. OTHER INVESTMENTS

The average daily fair value invested during October 2016 was $99,976,515, down $482,752 from September 2016. Interest and dividend income of $322,289 plus net realized gains of $2,983 totaled $325,272 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $99,798,595, up $13,749,431 (15.98%) over FY 2015-2016. Total realized income for FY 2016- 2017 was $1,308,374, up $109,483 (9.13%) over FY 2015-2016. This increase resulted from $32,669 more in interest and dividend income and $76,814 more in net realized gains during FY 2016-2017.

The total amount invested at 31 October 2016 was $99,500,889, up $10,786,555 (12.16%) over 31 October 2015.

ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during October 2016 was $5,613,877 down $71,344 from September 2016. Interest and dividend income of $18,752 plus net realized gains of $72,316 totaled $91,068 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $5,666,722, down $193,012 (3.29%) from FY 2015-2016. Total realized income for FY 2016- 2017 was $182,296, up $59,143 (48.02%) over FY 2015-2016. This increase resulted from $18,898 less interest and dividend income and $78,041 more net realized gains during FY 2016- 2017.

The total amount invested at 31 October 2016 was $5,556,249, down $463,989 (7.71%) from 31 October 2015.

PLANT FUND TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during October 2016 was $61,585,601, down $3,232,347 from September 2016. Interest income totaled $63,062 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $65,115,250, up $12,194,306 (23.04%) over FY 2015-2016. Total realized income for FY 2016- 2017 was $239,372, up $ 94,041 (64.71%) over FY 2015-2016. This increase reflects the increased amount available for investing and an increase in the rate of return.

The total amount invested at 31 October 2016 was $51,516,331, down $31,796,431 (38.17%) from 31 October 2015.

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The University’s average daily fair value invested for the month of October was $647,706,838. Purchases totaled $24,774,223 and sales totaled $51,577,241. From this activity the University realized net gains of $68,032and earnings of $1,025,713.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Report of Investments for October 2016.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The attached Report of Investments containing authorized transactions, documentation, and supporting papers has been filed for review by the Board of Trustees pertaining to the investment activities; and

WHEREAS, The investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments have been approved by the USU Controller’s Office; and

WHEREAS, The investment activities listed on the attached Report of Investments are in accordance with the Utah State Money Management Act, the rules of the Utah State Money Management Council, the Utah State Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, and the laws and rules of Utah State University and the State of Utah; and

WHEREAS, The Chief Financial Officer for Utah State University, David T. Cowley, Vice President for Business and Finance, has certified to the best of his knowledge and belief all investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments were made in accordance with the guidelines, rules, and laws; and

WHEREAS, Vice President Cowley requests approval of the attached Report of Investments for the period 1 October 2016 to 31 October 2016 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2016 to 31 October 2016 and 1 July 2015 to 31 October 2015; and

WHEREAS, The President of Utah State University has reviewed the attached report and recommends its approval by the Utah State University Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The USU Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration, review, and authorization of the investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments for the period 1 October 2016 to 31 October 2016 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2016 to 31 October 2016 and 1 July 2015 to 31 October 2015;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Report of Investments as presented and ratifies the transactions listed on said Report of Investments for October 2016.

======RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule A-1

Change Average Total Less Net Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest Service Interest Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Income Charges Income

Jul 2016 $259,491,304 $60,178,583 $21,545,455 $274,523 $298,398,955 $283,840,766 $391,062 $5,160 $385,902 Aug 2016 298,398,955 23,777,000 16,000,000 154,004 306,329,959 295,386,304 415,707 (110) 415,817 Sep 2016 306,329,959 43,355,000 6,406,000 (332,225) 342,946,734 339,057,689 460,300 (175) 460,475 Oct 2016 342,946,734 12,458,750 28,345,000 (949,619) 326,110,865 330,700,433 475,719 (40) 475,759 Nov 2016 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $259,491,304 $139,769,333 $72,296,455 ($853,317) $326,110,865 $312,246,298 $1,742,788 $4,835 $1,737,953 FY 2015-16 294,364,021 112,730,235 73,965,000 1,698,797 334,828,053 314,557,423 1,821,639 6,832 1,814,807 Amt Change (8,717,188) (2,311,125) (78,851) (1,997) (76,854) % Change -2.60% -0.73% -4.33% -29.23% -4.23%

Note: The Cash Management Investment Pool includes cash of all funds over estimated daily operating requirements. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERFORMANCE For the Month of October 2015 Schedule A-2

Change Total Average Annualized Sales in Investment Daily Total Investment Purchases Cost Receipts Earnings Fair Value Income Fair Value Return

Money Market Account $5,796 $5,796 $7,100,000 0.98%

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund $5,000,000 $5,000,000 22,783 22,783 24,422,581 1.12%

Commercial Paper and Corporate Notes $5,000,000 11,000,000 11,000,000 256,394 $71,533 327,927 199,674,327 1.97%

Obligations of U. S. Government 7,458,750 5,000,000 5,000,000 160,397 (985,623) (825,226) 89,377,903 -11.08%

Municipal Bonds 7,345,000 7,345,000 30,349 (35,528) (5,179) 10,125,622 -0.61%

Total $12,458,750 $28,345,000 $28,345,000 $475,719 ($949,619) ($473,900) $330,700,433 -1.72% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule A-3 For the Month of October 2016

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Cash Management Investment Pool

Money Market Account $5,796 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 22,783 Commercial Paper & Corporate Notes $5,000,000 11,000,000 11,000,000 0 256,394 Obligations of U. S. Government 7,458,750 5,000,000 5,000,000 0 160,397 Municipal Bonds 7,345,000 7,345,000 0 30,349

Total Cash Management Investment Pool $12,458,750 $28,345,000 $28,345,000 $0 $475,719 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT POOL SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule B-1

Change Average Total Realized Total Net Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest and Gain or Realized Less Realized Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Dividends (Loss) Income Expenses Income/(Loss)

*Jul 2016 $128,305,123 $3,380,132 $3,291,558 $19,341,565 $147,735,262 $138,020,193 $88,573 ($5,861) $82,712 $82,712 Aug 2016 147,735,262 1,227,753 1,095,585 543,886 148,411,316 148,073,289 142,874 (2,230) 140,644 $8,638 132,006 Sep 2016 148,411,316 9,075,229 8,706,877 597,333 149,377,001 148,894,159 368,352 (21,605) 346,747 346,747 Oct 2016 149,377,001 3,760,549 1,675,047 (1,178,681) 150,283,822 149,830,412 145,891 (7,267) 138,624 7,689 130,935 Nov 2016 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $128,305,123 $17,443,663 $14,769,067 $19,304,103 $150,283,822 $146,204,513 $745,690 ($36,963) $708,727 $16,327 $692,400 FY 2015-16 140,117,856 8,488,112 6,724,832 (2,057,410) 139,823,726 137,639,318 1,003,257 (25,538) 977,719 18,132 959,587 Amt Change 10,460,096 8,565,195 (257,567) (11,425) (268,992) (1,805) (267,187) % Change 7.48% 6.22% -25.67% -44.74% -27.51% -9.95% -27.84%

Note: The Endowment Pool includes endowment funds designated for long-term investment. Included in this pool are endowment funds invested in the University's Cash Management Investment Pool (CMIP) consisting of $4,491,915 principal beginning balance, a $6,635,245 ending balance, and a $6,545,525 average daily balance for the current month. Current month interest and dividends from the CMIP were $9,362 bringing the total to $43,288 year-to-date. These amounts have also been reported in Schedules A-1 and A-2.

*The July beginning fair value has been adjusted to reflect the amount distributed to expendable accounts at fiscal year end. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F B-2 For the Month of October 2016 Page 1 of 1

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Endowment Pool Transactions

Cash Management Investment Pool Utah State University $2,188,563 $54,595 $54,595 $0 $9,362 CMIP Interest 9,362 Fixed Income funds Longfellow 530,429 284,117 276,850 (7,267) 23,429 Wells Fargo High Yield Bond Fund 4,925.350 50,885 39,245 Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 1,066.438 14,866 14,866 Alternatives Aether Investment Partners, LLC Aether Real Assets IV, LP 48,031 Commonfund CEP VII 1,000 14,208 14,208 0 CEP VIII 30,000 30,000 30,000 0 CNR VIII 1,500 39,862 39,862 0 CNR IX 26,250 GoldenTree GoldenTree Multi Sector Cayman, LTD 2,823.848 0 Woodbury Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund, L.P. 187,867 187,867 0 50,907 Woodbury Capital II, LP 5,580 WSP Centre Point Co-Investors, LLC 2,490 Money Market Funds Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 12 12 Accrued Income / Other 05374002 Cash 494,416 413,795 413,795 0 Wells Fargo - High Yield 39,245 50,885 50,885 0 UTS SPDR Trust Ser 1 (SPY) 50,845 50,845 0 05374004 Cash 302,405 475,585 475,585 0 Payables 55,000 55,000 0 Interest Accrual 23,585 25,555 25,555 0

Total Endowment Pool Transactions $3,760,549 $1,682,314 $1,675,047 ($7,267) $145,891 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY OTHER INVESTMENTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule C-1

Change Average Total Realized Total Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest and Gain or Realized Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Dividends (Loss) Income

Jul 2016 $97,827,697 $8,342,402 $8,230,530 $1,671,982 $99,611,551 $98,719,624 $277,650 $2,912 $280,562 Aug 2016 99,611,551 13,721,480 13,514,718 648,081 100,466,394 100,038,973 267,844 1,281 269,125 Sep 2016 100,466,394 3,977,500 3,544,576 (447,178) 100,452,140 100,459,267 432,682 733 433,415 Oct 2016 100,452,140 8,164,841 8,012,388 (1,103,704) 99,500,889 99,976,515 322,289 2,983 325,272 Nov 2016 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $97,827,697 $34,206,223 $33,302,212 $769,181 $99,500,889 $99,798,595 $1,300,465 $7,909 $1,308,374 FY 2015-16 85,525,373 12,331,900 9,371,482 228,543 88,714,334 86,049,164 1,267,796 (68,905) 1,198,891 Amt Change 10,786,555 13,749,431 32,669 76,814 109,483 % Change 12.16% 15.98% 2.58% 111.48% 9.13% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of October 2016 Page 1 of 2

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Other Investments

Corporate Bonds and Notes U.S. Treasury Bond $674 Common and Preferred Stock Morgan Stanley Clearbridge Aggressive Growth C 64.000 $9,914 64.000 $9,914 $9,789 ($125) General Electric Company 3,910 General Electric Company 465 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 789 789 Fixed Income Farmers Exchange Capital 5,000.000 600,980 Ohio National Life Insurance 10,000.000 1,269,440 Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co 13,650.000 1,823,790 Wells Fargo - Earnings 252,495 Mutual Funds Commonfund CEU Title III Multi-Strategy Bond 88.713 1,003 1,325 322 Multi-Strategy Equity 11.823 724 3,510 2,786 Alternatives Dakota Pacific Real Estate Group Dakota Pacific Real Estate 1,155 InvenTrust Properties Inventrust Properties Corp 318 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney MS Opp Mortgage Inc Fund 44,455 Woodbury Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund 62,622 62,622 0 16,969 Woodbury Capital II, LP 5,580 5,580 0 Xenia Hotels & Resorts Xenia 647 Money Market / Cash Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 44,457 3 Morgan Stanley 4,375 Wells Fargo - Cash 4,151,937 3,823,274 3,823,274 0 Wells Fargo - Money Market 5,580 3,694,211 3,694,211 0 409

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of October 2016 Page 2 of 2

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Other Investments

Receivable / In Transit / Unsettled Purchases Commonfund $80,046 $80,046 $0 Morgan Stanley - Unsettled Purchases 3,368 3,368 0 Wells Fargo - Receivable $252,905 328,663 328,663 0 U.S. Treasury Bond 674

Total Other Investments $8,164,841 $8,009,405 $8,012,388 $2,983 $322,289 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule D-1

Jul 2016 $5,606,497 $258,238 $236,893 $87,233 $5,715,075 $5,660,786 $21,997 $25,295 $47,292 $652 $46,640 Aug 2016 5,715,075 24,886 7,765 (33,260) 5,698,936 5,707,006 24,873 0 24,873 76 24,797 Sep 2016 5,698,936 330,429 311,391 (46,469) 5,671,505 5,685,221 19,064 (1) 19,063 25 19,038 Oct 2016 5,671,505 335,842 317,742 (133,356) 5,556,249 5,613,877 18,752 72,316 91,068 652 90,416 Nov 2016 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $5,606,497 $949,395 $873,791 ($125,852) $5,556,249 $5,666,722 $84,686 $97,610 $182,296 $1,405 $180,891 FY 2015-16 6,163,191 658,519 563,947 (237,525) 6,020,238 5,859,734 103,584 19,569 123,153 1,402 121,751 Amt Change (463,989) (193,012) (18,898) 78,041 59,143 3 59,140 % Change -7.71% -3.29% -18.24% 398.80% 48.02% 0.21% 48.57%

Note: Endowment Trusts include externally managed endowment trusts. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F D-2 For the Month of October 2016 Page 1 of 2

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Endowment Trusts

Common and Preferred Stock Johnson & Johnson 425.000 $50,909 JP Morgan Chase & Co 2,300.000 $83,494 $155,995 $72,501 Wells Fargo & Co New 2,200.000 101,402 Causeway Intl Value Fund I 25.840 419 356 (63) Delaware US Growth Fd 9.030 232 224 (8) Harbor International Fund Class 9.391 605 569 (36) JP Morgan Small Cap Equity Fund 10.455 485 506 21 Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 22.772 402 372 (30) Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 13.216 208 227 19 Oppenheimer Developing Market 20.040 684 T Rowe Price Equity Income 6.025 194 186 (8) T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 13.384 361 389 28 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 1.524 289 301 12 Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 6.876 337 315 (22) Causeway Intl Value Fund I 25.836 419 356 (63) Delaware US Growth Fd 9.027 232 224 (8) Harbor International Fund Class 9.391 605 569 (36) JP Morgan Small Cap Equity Fund 10.454 485 506 21 Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 22.768 401 372 (29) Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 13.212 208 227 19 Oppenheimer Developing Market 20.037 684 T Rowe Price Equity Income 6.024 194 186 (8) T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 13.382 361 389 28 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 1.524 289 301 12 Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 6.876 337 315 (22) Funds held at Morgan Stanley - Dividends $18,409 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends 4 Mutual Funds Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 22.494 312 311 (1) Federated Total Return Bond Fund 7.211 80 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 3.896 43 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 3.483 46 48.071 634 629 (5) Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 22.491 312 311 (1) Federated Total Return Bond Fund 7.209 80 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 3.894 43 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F D-2 For the Month of October 2016 Page 2 of 2

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Endowment Trusts

Mutual Funds Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 3.483 $46 48.062 $634 $629 ($5) Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends $338 Money Market & Cash Funds Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 174,404 152,353 152,353 0 1 Wells Fargo #451 3,711 312 312 0 Wells Fargo #451 3,710 312 312 0

Total Endowment Trusts $335,842 $245,426 $317,742 $72,316 $18,752 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY PLANT FUND TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule E-1

Change Average Total Realized Total Net Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest Gain or Realized Less Realized Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Income (Loss) Income Expenses Income/(Loss)

Jul 2016 $67,903,805 $40,254,278 $42,275,778 ($12,161) $65,870,144 $68,833,357 $53,567 $53,567 $53,567 Aug 2016 65,870,144 64,109 1,675,300 (1,974) 64,256,979 65,224,093 60,808 60,808 60,808 Sep 2016 64,256,979 4,131,842 3,651,487 (19,871) 64,717,463 64,817,948 61,935 61,935 61,935 Oct 2016 64,717,463 54,241 13,227,064 (28,309) 51,516,331 61,585,601 63,062 63,062 63,062 Nov 2016 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $67,903,805 $44,504,470 $60,829,629 ($62,315) $51,516,331 $65,115,250 $239,372 $0 $239,372 $0 $239,372 FY 2015-16 19,981,232 97,651,615 34,401,773 81,688 83,312,762 52,920,944 145,331 0 145,331 0 145,331 Amt Change (31,796,431) 12,194,306 94,041 0 94,041 0 94,041 % Change -38.17% 23.04% 64.71% 0.00% 64.71% 0.00% 64.71%

Note: Plant Fund Trusts include all debt service reserve and construction fund accounts in compliance with bond issue covenants. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF PLANT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F E-2 For the Month of October 2016

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Plant Trusts

Wells Fargo Federal Home Loan Bank $2,006 Riverton City Bonds 5,687 Heritage Money Market Cash $1,661,484 $1,661,484 $0 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund $54,241 11,565,580 11,565,580 0 55,369

Total Plant Trusts $54,241 $13,227,064 $13,227,064 $0 $63,062 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Report of Investments for November 2016

The Report of Investments for November 2016 is submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. It has received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This set of investment reports presents investment activity for November 2016 and comparative year-to-date totals for FY 2016-2017 and FY 2015-2016.

CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during November 2016 was $325,387,262, down $5,313,171 from October 2016. Total investment loss was $2,920,301, down $2,446,401 from October 2016, reflecting the decrease in the amount available for investing and a decrease in total investment return. The annualized total investment return was -10.77%, down 9.05% from October 2016.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $314,874,491, down $3,069,938 (0.97%) from FY 2015-2016. Total interest income for FY 2016-2017 amounted to $2,368,555, up $93,545 (4.11%) over FY 2015-2016, reflecting a decrease in the amount available for investing and an increase in interest rates.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2016 was $315,601,214, down $6,427,535 (2.00%) from 30 November 2015.

ENDOWMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during November 2016 was $150,741,530, up $911,118 over October 2016. Interest and dividend income of $130,993 minus net realized losses of $2,324 totaled $128,669 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $147,111,916, up $9,081,941 (6.58%) over FY 2015-2016. Total realized income for FY 2016- 2017 was $837,396, down $273,509 (24.62%) from FY 2015-2016. This decrease resulted from $260,743 less in interest and dividends and $12,766 more net realized losses during FY 2016- 2017.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2016 was $151,199,238, up $11,837,760 (8.49%) over 30 November 2015.

OTHER INVESTMENTS

The average daily fair value invested during November 2016 was $98,477,748, down $1,498,767 from October 2016. Interest and dividend income of $297,286 minus net realized losses of $231 totaled $297,055 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $99,534,425, up $13,039,062 (15.07%) over FY 2015-2016. Total realized income for FY 2016- 2017 was $1,605,429, up $256,913 (19.05%) over FY 2015-2016. This increase resulted from $53,054 more in interest and dividend income and $203,859 more in net realized gains during FY 2016-2017.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2016 was $97,454,607, up $9,608,620 (10.94%) over 30 November 2015.

ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during November 2016 was $5,634,218 up $20,341 over October 2016. Interest and dividend income of $20,441 plus net realized gains of $1 totaled $20,442 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2016-2017 was $5,660,221, down $227,930 (3.87%) from FY 2015-2016. Total realized income for FY 2016- 2017 was $202,738, up $33,419 (19.74%) over FY 2015-2016. This increase resulted from $20,539 less interest and dividend income and $53,958 more net realized gains during FY 2016- 2017.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2016 was $5,712,186, down $271,213 (4.53%) from 30 November 2015.

PLANT FUND TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during November 2016 was $53,942,565, down $7,643,036 from October 2016. Interest income totaled $54,624 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for 2016-2017 was $62,880,713, up $4,364,544 (7.46%) over FY 2015-2016. Total realized income for 2016-2017 was $293,996, up $86,456 (41.66%) over FY 2015-2016. This increase reflects the increased amount available for investing and an increase in the rate of return.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2016 was $56,575,099, down $26,219,921 (31.67%) from 30 November 2015.

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The University’s average daily fair value invested for the month of November was $634,183,323. Purchases totaled $42,791,316 and sales totaled $43,977,099. From this activity the University realized net losses of $2,554 and earnings of $1,129,111.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Report of Investments for November 2016.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments have been approved by the USU Controller’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Vice President Cowley requests approval of the attached Report of Investments for the period 1 November 2016 to 30 November 2016 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2016 to 30 November 2016 and 1 July 2015 to 30 November 2015; and

WHEREAS, The President of Utah State University has reviewed the attached report and recommends its approval by the Utah State University Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The USU Board of Trustees has reviewed and given due consideration, review, and authorization of the investment transactions listed on the attached Report of Investments for the period 1 November 2016 to 30 November 2016 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2016 to 30 November 2016 and 1 July 2015 to 30 November 2015;

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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule A-1

Change Average Total Less Net Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest Service Interest Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Income Charges Income

Jul 2016 $259,491,304 $60,178,583 $21,545,455 $274,523 $298,398,955 $283,840,766 $391,062 $5,160 $385,902 Aug 2016 298,398,955 23,777,000 16,000,000 154,004 306,329,959 295,386,304 415,707 (110) 415,817 Sep 2016 306,329,959 43,355,000 6,406,000 (332,225) 342,946,734 339,057,689 460,300 (175) 460,475 Oct 2016 342,946,734 12,458,750 28,345,000 (949,619) 326,110,865 330,700,433 475,719 (40) 475,759 Nov 2016 326,110,865 20,000,000 26,963,583 (3,546,068) 315,601,214 325,387,262 625,767 65 625,702 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $259,491,304 $159,769,333 $99,260,038 ($4,399,385) $315,601,214 $314,874,491 $2,368,555 $4,900 $2,363,655 FY 2015-16 294,364,021 116,346,235 89,950,000 1,268,493 322,028,749 317,944,429 2,275,010 6,757 2,268,253 Amt Change (6,427,535) (3,069,938) 93,545 (1,857) 95,402 % Change -2.00% -0.97% 4.11% -27.48% 4.21%

Change Total Average Annualized Sales in Investment Daily Total Investment Purchases Cost Receipts Earnings Fair Value Income Fair Value Return

Money Market Account $100,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $5,712 $5,712 $6,633,333 1.03%

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 5,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 24,098 24,098 26,100,000 1.11%

Commercial Paper and Corporate Notes 10,963,583 10,963,583 414,082 ($101,651) 312,431 190,343,212 1.97%

Obligations of U. S. Government 14,900,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 175,347 (3,396,007) (3,220,660) 98,345,417 -39.30%

Municipal Bonds 6,528 (48,410) (41,882) 3,965,300 -12.67%

Total $20,000,000 $26,963,583 $26,963,583 $625,767 ($3,546,068) ($2,920,301) $325,387,262 -10.77% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule A-3 For the Month of November 2016

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Cash Management Investment Pool

Money Market Account $100,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $5,712 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 5,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 0 24,098 Commercial Paper & Corporate Notes 10,963,583 10,963,583 0 414,082 Obligations of U. S. Government 14,900,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 0 175,347 Municipal Bonds 6,528

Total Cash Management Investment Pool $20,000,000 $26,963,583 $26,963,583 $0 $625,767 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT POOL SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule B-1

*Jul 2016 $128,305,123 $3,380,132 $3,291,558 $19,341,565 $147,735,262 $138,020,193 $88,573 ($5,861) $82,712 $82,712 Aug 2016 147,735,262 1,227,753 1,095,585 543,886 148,411,316 148,073,289 142,874 (2,230) 140,644 $8,638 132,006 Sep 2016 148,411,316 9,075,229 8,706,877 597,333 149,377,001 148,894,159 368,352 (21,605) 346,747 346,747 Oct 2016 149,377,001 3,760,549 1,675,047 (1,178,681) 150,283,822 149,830,412 145,891 (7,267) 138,624 7,689 130,935 Nov 2016 150,283,822 998,775 879,027 795,668 151,199,238 150,741,530 130,993 (2,324) 128,669 11,246 117,423 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $128,305,123 $18,442,438 $15,648,094 $20,099,771 $151,199,238 $147,111,916 $876,683 ($39,287) $837,396 $27,573 $809,823 FY 2015-16 140,117,856 9,598,120 7,711,130 (2,643,368) 139,361,478 138,029,975 1,137,426 (26,521) 1,110,905 28,591 1,082,314 Amt Change 11,837,760 9,081,941 (260,743) (12,766) (273,509) (1,018) (272,491) % Change 8.49% 6.58% -22.92% -48.14% -24.62% -3.56% -25.18%

Note: The Endowment Pool includes endowment funds designated for long-term investment. Included in this pool are endowment funds invested in the University's Cash Management Investment Pool (CMIP) consisting of $6,635,245 principal beginning balance, a $6,638,782 ending balance, and a $6,637,318 average daily balance for the current month. Current month interest and dividends from the CMIP were $12,670 bringing the total to $55,958 year-to-date. These amounts have also been reported in Schedules A-1 and A-2.

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Endowment Pool Transactions

Cash Management Investment Pool Utah State University $9,134 $9,134 $0 $12,670 CMIP Interest $12,670 Equity funds RhumbLine QSI Index 120.594 1,519 2,112 593 Fixed Income funds Longfellow 243,412 190,929 188,012 (2,917) 22,986 Wells Fargo High Yield Bond Fund 3,795.785 39,245 38,421 Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 861.446 11,466 11,466 Stone Harbor Emerging Market 4,515.354 45,424 45,424 Alternatives Commonfund CNR VIII 65,954 65,954 0 CNR IX 26,250 Global Infrastructure Partners Global Infrastructure Partners III-A/B, L.P. 25,653 25,653 0 Money Market Funds Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 110,027 26 Accrued Income / Other 05374002 Cash 189,855 234,498 234,498 0 Wells Fargo - High Yield 38,421 39,245 39,245 0 05374004 Cash 201,743 300,689 300,689 0 Payables 55,000 Interest Accrual 25,262 13,730 13,730 0

Total Endowment Pool Transactions $998,775 $881,351 $879,027 ($2,324) $130,993 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY OTHER INVESTMENTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule C-1

Change Average Total Realized Total Beginning Sales in Ending Daily Interest and Gain or Realized Fair Value Purchases Proceeds Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Dividends (Loss) Income

Jul 2016 $97,827,697 $8,342,402 $8,230,530 $1,671,982 $99,611,551 $98,719,624 $277,650 $2,912 $280,562 Aug 2016 99,611,551 13,721,480 13,514,718 648,081 100,466,394 100,038,973 267,844 1,281 269,125 Sep 2016 100,466,394 3,977,500 3,544,576 (447,178) 100,452,140 100,459,267 432,682 733 433,415 Oct 2016 100,452,140 8,164,841 8,012,388 (1,103,704) 99,500,889 99,976,515 322,289 2,983 325,272 Nov 2016 99,500,889 3,979,129 3,483,555 (2,541,856) 97,454,607 98,477,748 297,286 (231) 297,055 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $97,827,697 $38,185,352 $36,785,767 ($1,772,675) $97,454,607 $99,534,425 $1,597,751 $7,678 $1,605,429 FY 2015-16 85,525,373 17,306,231 15,229,786 244,169 87,845,987 86,495,363 1,544,697 (196,181) 1,348,516 Amt Change 9,608,620 13,039,062 53,054 203,859 256,913 % Change 10.94% 15.07% 3.43% 103.91% 19.05% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of November 2016 Page 1 of 1

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Other Investments

Corporate Bonds and Notes U.S. Treasury Bond $658 Common and Preferred Stock Edward Jones Columbia Seligman Comms & Info A 170.000 $10,622 170.000 $10,622 $10,734 $112 Morgan Stanley Altria Group Inc 18.000 1,164 Columbia Select Smaller Cap Value C 1,010.000 14,817 1,010.000 14,817 14,729 (88) Johnson & Johnson 248.000 28,642 248.000 28,642 28,558 (84) JP Morgan Chase & Co 65.000 5,080 65.000 5,080 4,976 (104) Marriott Vacations Worldwide 2,076.000 167,948 2,076.000 167,948 165,190 (2,758) PG & E Corporation 116.000 6,836 116.000 6,836 6,975 139 United Parcel Service 57.000 6,443 57.000 6,443 6,397 (46) Verizon Communications 764.000 35,973 764.000 35,973 35,776 (197) Vodafone Group PLC 946.000 25,769 946.000 25,769 25,424 (345) Wells Fargo & Co New 116.000 6,055 116.000 6,055 5,920 (135) Zions Bancorp 515.000 19,815 515.000 19,815 20,046 231 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 782 782 Fixed Income Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co 10,000.000 1,253,880 Dignity Health 10,000.000 1,029,770 Wells Fargo - Earnings 295,778 Mutual Funds Commonfund CEU Title III Multi-Strategy Bond 86.492 978 1,262 284 Multi-Strategy Equity 11.331 694 3,454 2,760 Money Market / Cash Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 3 3 Morgan Stanley 4,375 4,375 0 Wells Fargo - Cash 851,816 2,293,924 2,293,924 0 Wells Fargo - Money Market 723,050 723,050 0 65 Receivable / In Transit / Unsettled Purchases Morgan Stanley - Unsettled Purchases 206,939 Wells Fargo - Receivable 306,118 128,765 128,765 0 U.S. Treasury Bond 657 4,000 4,000 0

Total Other Investments $3,979,129 $3,483,786 $3,483,555 ($231) $297,286 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule D-1

Jul 2016 $5,606,497 $258,238 $236,893 $87,233 $5,715,075 $5,660,786 $21,997 $25,295 $47,292 $652 $46,640 Aug 2016 5,715,075 24,886 7,765 (33,260) 5,698,936 5,707,006 24,873 0 24,873 76 24,797 Sep 2016 5,698,936 330,429 311,391 (46,469) 5,671,505 5,685,221 19,064 (1) 19,063 25 19,038 Oct 2016 5,671,505 335,842 317,742 (133,356) 5,556,249 5,613,877 18,752 72,316 91,068 652 90,416 Nov 2016 5,556,249 20,457 1 135,481 5,712,186 5,634,218 20,441 1 20,442 (15) 20,457 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $5,606,497 $969,852 $873,792 $9,629 $5,712,186 $5,660,221 $105,127 $97,611 $202,738 $1,390 $201,348 FY 2015-16 6,163,191 986,991 870,321 (296,462) 5,983,399 5,888,151 125,666 43,653 169,319 1,387 167,932 Amt Change (271,213) (227,930) (20,539) 53,958 33,419 3 33,416 % Change -4.53% -3.87% -16.34% 123.61% 19.74% 0.22% 19.90%

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Endowment Trusts

Common and Preferred Stock Funds held at Morgan Stanley - Dividends $20,086 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends 6 Mutual Funds Federated Total Return Bond Fund 7.129 $79 $0 $1 $1 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 4.231 46 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 3.106 41 Federated Total Return Bond Fund 7.127 79 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 4.231 46 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 3.106 41 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends 348 Money Market & Cash Funds Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 20,087 1 Wells Fargo #451 19 Wells Fargo #451 19

Total Endowment Trusts $20,457 $0 $1 $1 $20,441 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY PLANT FUND TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule E-1

Jul 2016 $67,903,805 $40,254,278 $42,275,778 ($12,161) $65,870,144 $68,833,357 $53,567 $53,567 $53,567 Aug 2016 65,870,144 64,109 1,675,300 (1,974) 64,256,979 65,224,093 60,808 60,808 60,808 Sep 2016 64,256,979 4,131,842 3,651,487 (19,871) 64,717,463 64,817,948 61,935 61,935 61,935 Oct 2016 64,717,463 54,241 13,227,064 (28,309) 51,516,331 61,585,601 63,062 63,062 63,062 Nov 2016 51,516,331 17,792,955 12,650,933 (83,254) 56,575,099 53,942,565 54,624 54,624 54,624 Dec 2016 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2016-17 $67,903,805 $62,297,425 $73,480,562 ($145,569) $56,575,099 $62,880,713 $293,996 $0 $293,996 $0 $293,996 FY 2015-16 19,981,232 113,047,869 50,309,991 75,910 82,795,020 58,516,169 207,540 0 207,540 0 207,540 Amt Change (26,219,921) 4,364,544 86,456 0 86,456 0 86,456 % Change -31.67% 7.46% 41.66% 0.00% 41.66% 0.00% 41.66%

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Plant Trusts

Wells Fargo Federal Home Loan Bank $2,006 Riverton City Bonds 5,687 Heritage Money Market $1,275,419 39 Cash 11,556,557 $6,237,679 $6,237,679 $0 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 4,960,979 6,413,254 6,413,254 0 46,892

Total Plant Trusts $17,792,955 $12,650,933 $12,650,933 $0 $54,624 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Proposed amendments to the Utah State University Policy Manual, Section 402.12. – Senate Standing Committees.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Proposed changes to the Utah State University Policy Manual, Section 402.12 – Senate Standing Committees), were forwarded by the Professional Responsibilities and Procedures Committee (PRPC) and approved by the Faculty Senate on December 5, 2016. The recommended change will make the Faculty Senate Committees smaller and reduce the amount of time of the committees.

RECOMMENDATION

Based on the above proposal and approvals as indicated, the President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed amendments to the Utah State University Policy Manual, Section 402.12 – Senate Standing Committees.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The proposal to amend the Utah State University Policy Manual, Section 402.12 – Senate Standing Committees, and

WHEREAS, This change will make the Faculty Senate Committees smaller and reduce the amount of time of the committees.

WHEREAS, The proposal has the support of the Professional Responsibilities and Procedures Committee (PRPC), and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has the approval of the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposed amendments to the Utah State University Policy Manual, Section 402.12 – Senate Standing Committees.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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POLICY MANUAL FACULTY

Number 402 Subject: The Faculty Senate and Its Committees Effective Date: July 1, 1997 Revision Dates: November 16, 2001, April 29, 2002, January 12, 2007, April 30, 2007, March 6, 2009, August 13, 2010, July 8. 2011, January 6, 2012, February 28, 2014, May 2, 2014, May 1, 2015, July 17, 2015, October 30, 2015, March 4, 2016, May 6, 2016. Date of Last Revision: June 24, 2016

402.12 SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES

12.3 Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee (AFT) …..

(2) Membership.

The Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee consists of the following members: (a) three faculty members appointed from the elected faculty senators by the Committee on Committees each representing different colleges, and (b) one faculty member elected by and from the faculty in each of the remaining academic colleges, Regional Campuses, USU Eastern, Extension, and the Library, for a total of 12 members on this committee.

NOTE: Three committees have no changes beyond the changes incorporated in this description including: BFW, FEC and FDDE.

(3) Election and appointment of members; terms.

Committee members elected from the faculty shall be elected and will serve terms in accordance with policy 402.11.2. Committee members appointed from the Senate shall be selected in accordance with policy 402.12.2(4) and will serve three year terms (see also policy 402.11.2).

(4) Officers.

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(a) Eligibility; election; term. No later than the last day of the Spring semester (before the terms of the newly elected members begin), the Committee shall elect from among its members a new chair and vice chair, each to serve a one-year term beginning July 1. Any member who has at least one year remaining in a committee term or who has been re-elected to an additional, successive term is eligible to serve as chair or vice chair.

12.4 Budget and Faculty Welfare Committee (BFW) (no changes)

(1) Duties.

The duties of the Budget and Faculty Welfare Committee are to (a) participate in the university budget preparation process; (b) periodically evaluate and report to the Senate on matters relating to faculty salaries, insurance programs, retirement benefits, sabbatical leaves, consulting policies, and other faculty benefits; (c) review the financial and budgetary implications of proposals for changes in academic degrees and programs, and report to the Senate prior to Senate action relating to such proposals; (d) report to the Senate significant fiscal and budgetary trends which may affect the academic programs of the university; and (e) provide faculty representatives for the Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC).

(2) Membership.

The membership, election, and appointment of members; term of members; officers; and meetings and quorum of the Budget and Faculty Welfare Committee shall be parallel to those of the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee, as stated in policy 402.12.3(2) through 12.3(4).

12.5 Professional Responsibilities and Procedures Committee (PRPC)

(1) Duties.

The Professional Responsibilities and Procedures Committee shall advise the Faculty Senate regarding composition, interpretation, and revision of Section 400 in University Policies and Procedures. Recommended revisions shall be submitted to the Senate for its consideration. The procedures for code amendments are specified in Section 202 of the USU Policy Manual.

(2) Membership.

The membership of this committee will consist of seven Faculty Senators members appointed by the Committee on Committees. , election, and appointment of members; tTerm of members; officers; and meetings and quorum of the Professional Responsibilities and Procedures Committee shall be parallel to those of the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee, as stated in policy 402.12.3(2) through 12.3(4).

12.6 Educational Policies Committee (EPC)

(1) Duties. Section 402, Page 2 The major function of this committee shall be to serve as the Senate committee on educational policy, including program discontinuance for academic reasons (policy 406.2). In addition to conducting studies and making recommendations as specifically instructed by the Senate, the committee itself may initiate such activities. Routine actions taken under established policy, such as approval for specific course changes, additions, or deletions, shall be submitted to the Senate as information items. All policy recommendations and major actions shall be referred to the Senate for approval or disapproval. Specific duties of the Educational Policies Committee shall include consideration of standards and requirements for university designated honors such as cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude.

(2) Membership.

The Educational Policies Committee consists of the executive vice president and provost or designee; one faculty representative from each academic college, Regional Campuses, USU Eastern, Extension, and the Library; one faculty representative from the Graduate Council; the chairs of the EPC Curriculum Subcommittee, General Education Subcommittee, Academic Standards Subcommittee, two student officers from the elected USUSA student government and one elected graduate student representative. The faculty representatives are elected to the committee in accordance with policy 402.11.2. Note of explanation: Extension has no independent curriculum. There is no need for someone from Extension to sit on this committee.

(3) Term of members.

The term of office for faculty members on the Educational Policies Committee shall be in accordance with policy 402.11.2. The term of office for student members shall be one year.

12.7 Faculty Evaluation Committee (FEC) (no changes)

(1) Duties.

The Faculty Evaluation Committee shall (a) assess methods for evaluating faculty performance; (b) recommend improvements in methods of evaluation; and (c) decide university awards for Eldon J. Gardner Teacher of the Year, Undergraduate Faculty Advisor of the Year, and Faculty University Service Award.

(2) Membership.

The committee shall consist of one faculty representative from each academic college, Regional Campuses, USU Eastern, Extension, and the Library, two student officers from the USUSA and one elected graduate student representative. The faculty representatives are elected to the committee in accordance with policy 402.11.2. The committee will elect a chair annually, preferably at the last meeting of the academic year.

12.8 Faculty Diversity, Development, and Equity Committee (FDDE) (no changes) Section 402, Page 3 (1) Duties.

The duties of the Faculty Diversity, Development, and Equity Committee are to: (1) collect data and identify and promote best practices for faculty development, mentoring, and work environment to facilitate the success of diverse faculty at all career levels; (2) provide feedback and advocate processes for faculty recruitment, promotion, and retention that promote diversity, fair pay standards, and work/life balance for the faculty; (3) report on the status of faculty development, mentoring, diversity, and equity; and (4) make recommendations for implementation of proposals related to faculty diversity, development, and equity.

(2) Membership.

The membership, election, and appointment of members; term of members; officers; and meetings and quorum of the Diversity, Development, and Equity Committee shall be parallel to those of the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee, as stated in policy 402.12.3(2) through 12.3(4).

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ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Proposal to Adopt the Policy 559 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility

The attached policy is submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. It has received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In 2016 President Stan L. Albrecht and Executive Vice President and Provost Noelle E. Cockett commissioned the Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Task Force to draft University policy to address digital accessibility standards. The EIT Task Force drafted the attached Policy 559 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility.

The proposed policy has been reviewed by University Counsel’s Office, and forwarded by the President to the Executive Committee, and approved by the Executive Committee.

Utah State University is committed to providing equal access to all university programs, services and activities including those offered through electronic and information technology. Following are key highlights of the policy:

1. The policy addresses equitable access as the responsibility of all University administrators, faculty and staff and extends across the development, procurement, maintenance and use of all electronic and information technology; 2. The policy creates the Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Steering Committee under the direction of the Executive Vice President and Provost with authority and responsibility to review, approve and implement EIT accessibility standards university- wide; 3. The policy establishes a process for any person who wishes to issue a formal complaint about University’s EIT accessibility standards or their application.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend the approval by the Utah State University Board of Trustees of the Policy 559 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The Electronic and Information Technology Policy has been developed and approved by the Utah State University Electronic and Information Technology Task Force, and

WHEREAS, The Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy has received appropriate administrative review, and

WHEREAS, The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend approval of the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State Board of Trustees hereby approves the Policy 559 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility.

______RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

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POLICY MANUAL

GENERAL

Number 559 Subject: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Date of Origin: March 3, 2017 Date of Revision(s): March 3, 2017 Effective Date: March 3, 2017

559.1 PURPOSE Utah State University is committed to providing equal access to all university programs, services and activities provided through electronic and information technology.

559.2 POLICY Utah State University (USU) seeks to provide equal access to all university programs and services provided through electronic and information technology (EIT) according to University EIT Accessibility Standards, and applicable state and federals laws and University policies.

University EIT Accessibility Standards include provisions for grievance, remediation, and exemption procedures. The current version of the University EIT Accessibility Standards can be found online at: https://accessibility.usu.edu/policy/standards.

559.3 DEFINITIONS ● Electronic and Information Technology includes information technology and any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the creation, conversion, or duplication of data or information1. ● Accessible means that individuals with disabilities can independently access the equivalent electronic and information technology experiences available to individuals without disabilities. ● Individual with a Disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.

1 Section 508 Standards - United States Access Board." United States Access Board. N.p., 21 Dec. 2000. Web. 24 Oct. 2016 559.4 RESPONSIBILITIES Equitable access is the responsibility of all University administrators, faculty, and staff and extends across the development, procurement, maintenance and use of all electronic and information technology across all University entities.

4.1 EIT Accessibility Steering Committee Under the direction of the Executive Vice President and Provost an EIT Accessibility Steering Committee will operate with the authority and responsibility to review, approve and implement the University EIT Accessibility Standards. The committee will also be responsible for marketing and awareness of the standards and recommending resources to help persons responsible for campus EIT to understand and implement the standards. Other responsibilities of the committee include: ● Provide an EIT accessibility training program ● Oversee the EIT accessibility evaluation, remediation, grievance and exemption processes. ● Other responsibilities as determined by the Executive Vice President and Provost.

559.5 COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS Any person can issue a formal complaint of a violation of the University EIT Accessibility Policy through the University Accessibility Website at https://accessibility.usu.edu/. The complaint will be assigned to an investigator who will work in good faith to complete the investigation in a prompt and equitable manner.

After the investigation process, a response will be provided to the individual who filed the complaint with a summary of findings and proposed resolution to the complaint where applicable. The person who filed the complaint will then have the right to appeal the findings of the original review to the EIT Accessibility Steering Committee for further investigation.

WRITTEN REPORTS

1. Advancement 2. Business and Finance 3. Executive Vice President and Provost 4. Extension and College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences 5. Faculty Senate 6. Public Relations and Marketing 7. Research and Graduate Studies 8. Staff Employee Association 9. Student Affairs 10. USU Eastern 11. USUSA Vice President for University Advancement

Name: Neil Abercrombie, David T. Cowley Telephone: 797-0257, 797-1146 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Date: 31 March 2017 Events, Actions, or Issues since Last Trustee’s Meeting

Advancement:

 There is currently one Development Officer position open in the following area o Caine College of the Arts, Development Officer. The search is complete and the College should be extending an offer in the very near future.

 Planned Giving realized $2.9 million from bequests in the current fiscal year. Additionally, two charitable gift annuities were established with a total value of $600,000 and eight new estate gifts were identified with a known value of $2.5 million.

 IRA Charitable rollovers are becoming popular. In the current fiscal year, 42 individuals made gifts to USU using this type of vehicle compared to 21 individuals in fiscal year 2016.

Alumni Relations:

 Campus activities: o Participated in hosting Lt. Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell of Ontario, Canada, a USU alumna, for a campus visit and attendance at the USU/BYU basketball game in Salt Lake City in November o Sponsored the annual Emeriti Council Christmas scholarship fund raising dinner on December 5 o Distributed annual Alumni calendars

 Off campus events: o Provided sponsorship for and participated in the USU/BYU basketball game at the Vivant Smart Home arena on November 30; distributed Alumni Association “Aggie” Christmas ornaments o Held annual Aggie Ski Day at Beaver Mountain on January 27 with 160 participants FUNDRAISING PROGRESS (Comparison of 2015 to 2016 to date)

Previous Year Progress 07/01/15 to 01/31/16 Donor Type Total % of Total # of Gifts # of Donors % of Donors Alumni $9,583,504* 38.7% 3,483 4,399 58.9%

Corporation $7,666,284 30.9% 767 485 6.5%

Foundation $4,630,098 18.7% 408 147 2.0%

Individual $893,205 3.6% 2,841 1,799 24.1%

Other $1,826,086 7.4% 176 69 0.9% Organizations Parent $172,420 0.7% 425 489 6.5%

Student $6,209 0.03% 82 84 1.1%

Total $24,777,806 8,182 7,472

*This number is especially high due to a single pledge of $6M to the College of Humanities and Social Science

Current Year Progress 07/01/16 to 01/31/17 Donor Type Total % of Total # of Gifts # of Donors % of Donors $50 0.0% 1 1 0.02%

Alumni $4,641,333 20.5% 3,726 3,614 56.8%

Corporation $6,691,037 29.6% 719 428 6.7%

Foundation $6,551,834 29.0% 434 142 2.2%

Individual $1,611,556 7.1% 2,473 1,616 25.3%

Other $1,354,812 6.0% 170 70 1.1% Organizations Parent $1,731,099 7.7% 456 387 6.1%

Student $16,953 0.1% 139 108 1.7%

Total $22,598,674 8,118 6,366

Major Gifts Received During January 2017

Amount Purpose Division $ 30,000 Environmental Observatory College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences $179,450 Athletic Development Athletics

$ 27,000 S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College Resources of Natural Resources $ 50,000 England Education Endowment Tooele Campus $ 60,000 BUILD Dairy Glanbia Main College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences $735,000 Strategic Real Estate VP Business and Finance $ 31,500 Alumni Relations VP University Advancement $ 30,688 Obert C. Tanner Lecture Series Caine College of the Arts $ 30,688 Obert C. Tanner Lecture Series College of Humanities and Social Sciences $100,000 Bhupeschch Parikh Family Scholarship College of Engineering $ 75,000 Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair in Huntsman School of Business Leadership for the Dean of Business $ 75,000 Tooele Regional Campus Science & Tooele Campus Technology Building $ 50,000 FJ Management School Huntsman School of Business

Vice President for Business and Finance

Name: David T. Cowley Telephone: 797-1146 E-mail: [email protected] Date: 3 March 2017

Events, Actions, or Issues since Last Trustee’s Meeting:

FINANCE o The State Appropriated Funds budget at 30 November 2016 totaled $375,723,920, up $19,082,046 (5.35%) over the same 2015-2016 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds expenditures totaled $134,540,951, up $7,554,158 (5.95%) over the same 2015-2016 period and represented 36% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 36%, was 6% less than would be expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis. Total expenditures for all funds totaled $327,005,215, up $13,575,830 (4.33%) over the same 2015- 2016 period.

o Report of Investments for November 2016 is included in the Trustees Consent Agenda. Included in the Report of Investments are schedules reporting the investment activity for November 2016 and comparative year-to-date totals for FY2016-2017 and FY2015-2016. The schedules include the Cash Management Investment Pool, Endowment Pool, Other Investments, Endowment Trusts, and Plant Fund Trusts. Also included is the Summary of Investment Transactions. The University’s average daily fair value invested for the month of November was $634,183,323. Purchases totaled $42,791,316 and sales totaled $43,977,099. From this activity the University realized net losses of $2,554 and earnings of $1,129,111. The Cash Management Investment Pool trailing 12-month rate of return, was 1.04% at 30 November 2016. The Endowment Pool trailing 12-month rate of return, was 6.14% at 30 November 2016.

FACILITIES Fine Arts Addition and Renovation o Sparano Mooney was selected as the architect o Gramoll Construction was selected as the Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) o The Scene Shop addition is complete and the Kent Concert Hall, Tippets Gallery, and court yard are under construction o Design for the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum addition is complete and is currently out for bid

Kaysville Education Center Classroom Addition o CSRA Architects was selected as the design team o R&O Construction was selected as the CMGC o Davis County Extension received funding to assist with the project o Programing and design are complete and construction is underway Valley View Housing Replacement o Method Studio was selected as the design team o Rimrock Construction was selected as the Construction Manager / General Contractor o Programing and design are complete and construction is underway

Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence o Jacoby Architects was selected as the design team o R&O Construction was selected as the CMGC o Programing and design are complete and construction is underway

Space Dynamics Lab o CRSA Architects was selected as the design team o R&O Construction was selected as the CMGC o Programing and design are complete o Construction is underway

Life Sciences o CRSA Architects / Payette completed the programing o VCBO was selected as the design team o Jacobsen Construction was selected as the CMGC o Design is underway and construction will begin in May 2017

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

All USU employees expected to sign up for new two-step login process o Utah State University has begun moving all its employees to a new two-step login system to better protect the university from increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks. This simple two-step process, which is often called two-factor authentication, has already been adopted by many universities and corporations because it has proven effective in thwarting phishing attempts. Utah State is teaming up with a tested and respected company, Duo, to launch two- factor authentication.

o On February 13, 2017, an email was sent out to all employees urging them to enroll in Duo two-step login. The website, https://duo.usu.edu, was set up to answer questions, offer training, as well as give employees an easy way to enroll. On April 20, 2017, employees who haven’t already enrolled will be automatically guided through the Duo set-up process the first time they go to login to protected services like Banner, Canvas, and Box.

o After they are enrolled, when they go to log in, Duo will send a notification to their smartphone or tablet. When they click on “accept” the login process will be completed. The approach is effective because even if a phisher tricks someone into giving up his or her password, the hacker won’t be able to complete the login process without the victim’s smartphone or tablet.

o Using a smartphone or tablet is the preferred approach, but employees also have the option of purchasing a Duo key fob, a small device that generates a six-digit number that can be used to log in.

o The Utah State Board of Regents is requiring all state-run universities in Utah to adopt “multi- factor authentication,” as the board calls it.

Remarkable tools available to USU students – if they can just find them o At Utah State University students, faculty, and staff have access to an impressive array of tools such as specialized software, computers, scanners, and printers. Finding those resources, however, can be a challenge.

o The Office of Information Technology, that operates computer labs across the Logan campus, and the Merrill-Cazier Library, have documented several basic resources such as computers, scanners, printers, and a wealth of software options and where they can be found. They have also detailed several unique tools that one might not even expect to see on such a resource list such as a laser cutter, Wacom drawing pads, Bloomberg terminals, machines that can shrink wrap, large-format scanners, and even sewing machines. Part of the research involved finding out which services are available to anyone at USU and which ones are restricted to people working in specific academic areas.

o We plan to better share these services by offering up to the USU community a sort of treasure map of these sometimes unknown resources. Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Laurens H. Smith, Interim Provost [email protected] • 435-797-1167

03 March 2017

Events, Actions, or Issues Since the Last Trustee’s Meeting

Dr. Terry Messmer, professor in the Department of Wildland Resources, Quinney College of Natural Resources, was awarded the 2017 Governor's Medal for Excellence in Science and Technology for his work bringing communities together to restore habitat for Greater Sage Grouse. Research in Dr. Messmer's lab documented increasing populations of sage grouse in key Utah counties and these findings were pivotal in the US Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to not list the Greater Sage Grouse as an endangered species. Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert presented the award, saying "I commend the winners for excellence in their fields and for their important work, which will benefit Utah residents for generations."

Utah State University Libraries launched the Election Reflections Collection, a social media collecting project prepared in proximity to the United States presidential inauguration. The collection boasts 233 reflections about the 2016 presidential election results. The collection project commenced the day after the election and ran for one month. Respondents from 27 U.S. states and four foreign countries participated. This project can be found at the following link: http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/p16944coll31.

Dr. Tammy M. Proctor, head of the Department of History in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, was recently featured on an episode of the British Broadcasting Channel’s (BBC) weekly radio program titled “The Forum.” As an expert in World War I, Dr. Proctor discussed Mata Hari, a legendary spy-seductress executed a century ago this year. The episode aired Sunday, January 29, 2017 on Utah Public Radio. Podcasts of the show are also available at the BBC website at the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04plxq2.

The University Honors Program received a record number of first-year student applications for the incoming class of Fall 2017. From a pool of nearly 300 applications, the Honors Program will select a cohort of 150 outstanding high school seniors by carefully reviewing transcripts, extracurricular resumes, and essays on academic passion and curiosity. The program is encouraged by the increasing demand to be part of this dynamic, intellectual community at USU.

The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service has announced Mr. Anthony Lott, associate professor of art at USU Eastern’s Blanding campus, as the 2017 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). Created in 2009, the CAIP program highlights the connection between a local artist and the surrounding landscapes, particularly Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. This is the first time the program will feature an artist residing in San Juan County, and focus on the southern parks of the group. The artist in residence creates work on-site and leads art-making workshops for the general public within the parks April through October.

USU faculty members Dr. Alexis Ault (Geology), Dr. Sarah Null (Watershed Sciences), Dr. Yujie Sun (Chemistry and Biochemistry) and Dr. Idalis Villanueva (Biological Engineering) are 2017 recipients of the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award. Ault studies earthquake fault signatures and involves middle school students in her research. Null examines broad impacts of dams and is employing art with science to build public awareness. Sun’s research focuses on electrocatalysis; he invites economically disadvantaged adolescents to participate in his lab. Villanueva’s research grant will help to better understand the effects of ‘hidden curricula’ (HC) in engineering programs. HC refers to academic rules and social norms that are known among faculty, students and administrators, but not to individuals from diverse social or cultural backgrounds.

Associate professor of Biological Engineering, Dr. David Britt, was awarded a $450K grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate nanoparticle applications to soils with the overall aim of improving agricultural output under drought conditions. Dr. Britt will begin this project on May 1.

On February 7, the Utah Water Research Lab, along with student-led AggieAir, a remote controlled unmanned aerial system for scientific applications, unveiled a next-generation autonomous aircraft. The new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is capable of staying aloft for an unprecedented three hours and can carry up to four cameras. The new plane, nicknamed ‘Darkhorse,’ is equipped with the latest technologies that enable precision agriculture and improved water resources engineering research.

The City of Moab received a $1.453 million dollar award from the Community Impact Board (CIB) to help support infrastructure development that is needed to access USU Moab property designated as a future campus site. The CIB is an organization that provides financial support in the form of grants or loans to state agencies and subdivisions that are impacted by mineral resource development on federal lands. In addition to the CIB award, Moab City and Grand County have a set-aside fund that now totals nearly $1 million. With necessary funding now in place, infrastructure construction is slated to begin in 2018.

Professor Mike Kuhns, head of the Department of Wildland Resources and Forestry Extension specialist, is the 2016 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Utah Community Forest Council and Utah Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. Dr. Kuhns was recognized in a January 24th ceremony in Salt Lake City.

In Fall 2018, the USU Salt Lake Center will be moving from the current location at the Granite Education Center on 2500 S. State Street in South Salt Lake City, to 4800 S. State Street in Murray. The 24,000 square foot space will be leased for 25 years from Dakota Pacific Real Estate Partners, a JR Miller Enterprises Company, to provide a central location for Salt Lake Valley students. Moving closer to Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) will further strengthen USU’s partnership wherein SLCC students complete their associate’s degrees and transfer to USU to complete bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, Health Education and Promotion, as well as American Sign Language Interpreting. The new space will be efficiently designed with over 25 modern classrooms, equipped with state-of-the-art video conferencing technology to deliver classes, and comfortable study areas to better meet the needs of our non-traditional students advancing their careers. March 2017

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Highlight

At the beginning of February, faculty in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences had secured more than $16 million in external research funding in the current fiscal year. That amount tops the college’s research funding level for all of the previous fiscal year.

Combined CAAS and Extension Highlight

Three from USU Honored with Governor's Medals for Science and Technology USU faculty members Terry Messmer, John Morrey and Debra Spielmaker are among the 2017 recipients of the Governor’s Medal for Excellence in Science and Technology.

The honor is awarded annually to selected residents and companies that have provided distinguished service or made significant contributions to Utah’s advanced scientific and technological knowledge, education and industry.

“The medal recipients are true leaders in innovation, serving as educators, mentors and influencers statewide,” Gov. Gary Herbert said. “I commend the winners for excellence in their fields and for their important work, which will benefit Utah residents for generations.”

Messmer is Extension wildlife specialist and professor in the Department of Wildland Resources. He directs the Utah Community-Based Conservation Program (CBCP), which, working in concert with state and federal partners, has restored more than 500,000 acres of sage-grouse habitat and protected more than 94 percent of the state’s sage-grouse populations on 7.5 million acres. The CBCP was recently honored by The Wildlife Society for its contributions to local, state, regional, national and international conservation.

Morrey is a research professor in the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences and director of the university’s Institute for Antiviral Research, which marked a milestone last year of having acquired more than $107 million in research funding since the institute’s founding in 1977. The institute’s core of faculty scientists, technicians and student researchers have used this funding to study viruses, including Zika, West Nile, hantavirus, avian influenza, swine flu, SARS, yellow fever, dengue and others. They also test possible treatments and vaccines that are important in treating diseases worldwide.

Spielmaker directed the Utah Agriculture in the Classroom program with USU Extension for 18 years, and provided professional development to over 15,000 K-12 practicing and pre-service teachers. She developed a comprehensive, dynamic and nationally recognized Agriculture in the Classroom program. She is currently director of USDA’s National Agriculture in the Classroom program and also a professor teaching and conducting research with practicing teachers enrolled in graduate programs in USU’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education. ****** FACULTY SENATE REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 2017

Submitted on behalf of Vince Wickwar, President of the Faculty Senate

The Utah State University Faculty Senate held its regularly scheduled meetings January 9, and February 6, 2017.

EVENTS, ACTIONS OR ISSUES SINCE THE LAST TRUSTEES MEETING:

The Faculty Senate accepted the annual reports from the following University and Faculty Senate Committees and Councils: Council on Teacher Education, Scholarship Advisory Board and Budget and Faculty Welfare.

KEY ISSUES AND ACTION ITEMS:

The Faculty Senate approved education policy actions as follows:

• Thirty-five requests for course actions – January 2017. • Thirteen requests for course actions – February 2017.

Request from the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering to offer a Master of Science in Data Science.

Request from the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering to offer a Computer Science Teaching Minor.

Request from the School Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Bachelor of Science in Technology Systems.

Request from the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Science in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Minor in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies.

Request from the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to change the name of the Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Instruction Technology and Learning.

Request from the Department of Psychology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to restructure the EAPS specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology.

Request from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Science to offer a Master’s Degree in Data Analytics.

• The following courses or syllabi were approved:

ANTH 3340 (QI) ARTH 3360 (CI) ARTH 3540 (CI) ARTH 3640 (CI) ARTH 3810 (CI) NURS 3210 (CI) NURS 3230 (QI)

CURRENTLY UNDER DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION:

• Revisions to 405.12.1 Annual Review of Faculty.

IN THE NEWS Media Highlights (December 1, 2016 – January 30, 2017):

'Happy Retirement': USU Community Turns Out To Wish Stan, Joyce Albrecht Goodbye – Herald Journal – December 6, 2016

Utah State University President Stan Albrecht and his wife, Joyce, emerged from the east entrance of Old Main on a cold Tuesday afternoon expecting to go to their farewell reception in peace and quiet — but instead were greeted with a true Aggie send-off. Scores of students, faculty and staff lined the route from Old Main to the Taggart Student Center to applaud Albrecht, 74, who is retiring as USU president at the end of the year. Albrecht has served since Feb. 1, 2005. Cheers erupted, music played and Albrecht shook hands and gave hugs to people who lined the route holding signs which read “Happy retirement!” “Best wishes,” and, “You’re one of a kind.” Joyce, USU first lady who also serves as a development officer, walked into the second floor of the TSC to hug Utah Rep. Curt Webb, R-Providence, and his wife, and was heard saying, “That was something else!”

USU Professor to Study Stress Levels of Engineering Students – Cache Valley Daily – December 20, 2016

Getting an engineering degree isn’t an easy task. Heavy amounts of coursework and difficult exams often lead to high amounts of stress. A USU assistant professor of engineering is hoping to help understand and eventually ease that stress. Next fall, researcher Idalis Villanueva will begin using a special classroom to monitor the stress of engineering students in order to develop a curriculum that could potentially aid both the students and professors. She hoping to help them better understand what is causing stress and how to manage it. “The curriculum would encompass trainings, suggestions and advice,” Villanueva said. Each student who participates in the study will wear an electrodermal wrist senor. Villanueva said it is a small device that collects physiological data, similar to a Fitbit. Every fourth of a second the device will send data such as the wearer’s heart rate, blood pressure, blood volume, temperature, mobility and sweat. That will help Villanueva and the other researchers understand what is more likely to prompt stress.

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Cold Temps Are a Recipe for Skepticism About Climate Change, Utah State Study Says – Salt Lake Tribune – December 21, 2016

Feeling chilly? You might be inclined to call humbug on climate change, according to a new study from a Utah State University researcher. The study, published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that local weather conditions play a role in individuals' beliefs about climate change. In areas that have experienced more record-breaking heat, locals are more likely to believe in human-caused climate change. But in areas where temperatures have dipped into unprecedented lows, residents may be inclined to conclude that climate change is a hoax. "As we would expect with many other things, people tend to learn from experience," said Peter Howe, an assistant professor of geography at USU and one of the co-authors on the study. "If local weather tends to be more cold than hot, then I wouldn't blame them for making that assumption and connecting it to their belief about global warming."

Research Funding On the Rise at Utah State – Cache Valley Daily – December 23, 2016

When it comes to research funding, Utah State University has reached another individual record of support. According to USU Vice President of Research Mark McLellan, the $244 million mark in 2016 was the most it has ever received, 4.7 percent more than the year before. “It was the third year in a row of setting a record high,” McLellan said. “At a time when federal funding is decreasing, we are pretty proud of pulling this off.” McLellan said the primary source of research funding comes from competitive grants through the federal government; other funding comes from competitive grants through Utah, other states and private industry. He added that the university looks to hire the best researchers available and position them so they can be successful, which he believes has contributed to an increased success in obtaining grants.

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‘I Don’t Take Lunch’: New USU President Has Hard-Working History at School – The Salt Lake Tribune – December 26, 2016

Noelle Cockett's formative education years were spent at a small parochial school in rural eastern Montana. Grades one through 12 were housed in the same building, Cockett said, and students were expected to work to the best of their ability. "The nuns were very serious about academics, and there was no distinction of gender," she said. That egalitarian mindset stuck with Cockett, who next month will become the first female president of Utah State University. And within the Utah System of Higher Education, Cockett will be the only university-level president who is a woman, and the first woman to lead one of Utah's Tier 1 research institutions. When asked about gender, Cockett both acknowledges and downplays the significance of her promotion to the top office at the Logan campus. "It shouldn't matter whether I'm male or female," she said. "What I do think matters, though, is I have a different style." That style, she says, is collaboration and approachability. She said she's earned a reputation at USU for filling her days with back-to-back meetings and plans to continue seeking input, feedback and perspective from others. "I don't take lunch," she said. "I don't need to eat." USU Vice Provost Janet Anderson uses remarkably similar language to describe Cockett's work ethic. Cockett is personable and dedicated, Anderson said, and her door is open to anyone and everyone.

USU Professor Says Satellites Can Help Track Animal Abundance – Herald Journal – December 27, 2016

In a multi-institution study funded by NASA, a Utah State University ecologist says satellite imagery is key to studying wildlife abundance in Utah and throughout the Intermountain West. David Stoner, a research associate in the USU department of wildland resources, reached that conclusion after conducting a study on mule deer and mountain lion distribution in Utah, Nevada and Arizona with colleagues from USU, other institutions throughout the U.S., and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. State land management officials have always been looking for better ways to come up with reasonable population estimates of animals. Trying to do that can be very time-consuming and expensive, Stoner said. So Stoner and his colleagues at other institutions used imagery from NASA satellites and combined that with the best estimates of abundance of animal populations from state agencies in Utah. The combination of data allowed the researchers to build a model so they could estimate abundance of animals across a wide area. His findings were initially reported during 2016 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union earlier this year and in a university news release this month. Stoner also talked about the significance of his findings in an interview on Tuesday. Hunting management is one reason why satellite imagery is so important to tracking abundance of animal populations, he said. “All hunting management hinges on knowing how many animals are in a

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given management unit,” Stoner said. “We determine how many can we take from the population without affecting growth rates or total abundance.” The information satellite imagery provides on population abundance could be helpful to farmers and ranchers, the USU research added.

USU Researchers Find 'Ant-Like' Bees Among New Species – Herald Journal – December 28, 2016

A team of Utah State University researchers has found nine new species of bees that are found only in the Western United States, including Utah. The new species of the Perdita subgenus Heteroperdita were reported by USU’s Terry Griswold and Zach Portman with researchers from other institutions in the Dec. 23 edition of the journal Zootaxa. “It’s exciting — you can go in our backyard, in parts of Utah and adjacent states, and find something that no one knew was there,” said Griswold, a USU adjunct professor and researcher at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Bee Lab in Logan. Statewide, these bees are found in places like the Great Salt Lake and the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, but probably not Cache Valley, because the plant the insects visit for pollen likely doesn’t exist here, Griswold said. Beyond Utah, these new bees are found in various deserts in the Western U.S., Griswold said. The new species of Perdita were found by Portman — a Ph.D. candidate in evolutionary biology with a focus on native bees — after consulting historical collections of unidentified bees and going out searching for bees and collecting them.

Looking For Space Junk: USU Project Keeps an Eye on the Sky – KSL News – January 2, 2017

Most people don't realize it, but right now at this very moment, thousands of pieces of junk are flying around right over their heads. It's in orbit around the Earth — space junk — and it's a big threat to do serious damage and bodily harm. Now, in the snowy mountains around Bear Lake, Utah State University has a new project that's designed to do something about the high-altitude, high-tech trash. "The current estimate is about 700,000 of these objects," said former assistant professor Kohei Fujimoto, who has just left USU to work for a company that's developing systems to remove space junk from orbit. "There are about 20,000 4 IN THE

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objects that are 10 centimeters or greater in diameter. So that's about the size of a softball." Inside a small dome that's about the size of a two-man tent, USU has installed a 10-inch diameter telescope that's designed to spy on flying junk. "This has a robotic arm that allows the telescope to move and slew across the night sky," Fujimoto said as he recently opened the dome. The problem of orbiting debris was highlighted in Alfonso Cuaron's 2013 film "Gravity." George Clooney and Sandra Bullock starred as astronauts struggling to survive in space after a blizzard of orbiting debris destroyed their space shuttle.

USU on Cusp of Offering 4-Year Nursing Degree – Herald Journal – January 6, 2017

Utah State University could offer a 4-year nursing degree as soon as this fall. The USU Board of Trustees approved a bachelor’s of science in nursing, commonly referred to as a BSN, on Friday. The program will now go to Utah’s higher education governing board, the Board of Regents, for approval. “What makes me most excited about it is that we have almost 400 students on this campus who have declared themselves as nursing majors,” said Carole Grady, director of nursing programs at USU. “They’re saying ‘I want to be a nurse.’” The USU Trustees’ approval comes as Weber State University gets ready to discontinue its collaboration with USU that allows WSU — not USU — students in Cache Valley to obtain a 2-year associate’s degree in nursing. The last cohort of students from the WSU program are expected to graduate in May. USU President Noelle Cockett explained to members of the USU Board of Trustees on Friday that discussions about USU offering the degree began a few years ago. “In 2014, we began to suggest we’d be ready to go in fall 2017, so they started winding their program down,” Cockett said. The idea of USU offering a bachelor’s in nursing is a major development for the school, given the long-term collaboration with WSU and the fact that USU has long offered lower-level nursing certification programs.

Realizing Responsibilities: Noelle Cockett Talks USU Presidency, Life Story – Herald Journal – January 7, 2017

Having been in Utah State University administration for a long time, new USU President Noelle Cockett felt she was “sliding in” to the institution's top job pretty comfortably. But when she was at a recent USU basketball game, her phone started going off with USU employees asking what would happen with the next day of school due to the snowstorm. Cockett was suddenly faced with the decision of whether or not to close or delay the opening of administration and staff offices across campus. “I found myself realizing what responsibilities a president has,” said Cockett, sitting in her office in Old Main after offices opened with a late start on Thursday. Cockett's comments came during her first week as president of USU. She succeeds Stan Albrecht, who served as USU's president for 12 years Though Cockett, previously USU provost, pledges to follow the example of Albrecht — who accomplished many firsts for USU — she says she's bringing her own style to the USU presidency. “I love interacting with people, I love to talk,” Cockett said. “Not that Stan had any barriers, but (I bring) a more relaxed 5 IN THE

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approach with people.” Cockett seems to be riding a wave of goodwill with campus constituents. I'm excited to see her lead us forward. This is an exciting time to be an Aggie," said Ken White, dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, who came to USU around the same time as Cockett. Cockett's husband, John, who is director of technology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, said he is proud of his wife for becoming president. “I'm not surprised — she's always been very driven and gets a lot done,” John said.

USU's Governor's Medal Recipients Talk Research, Careers – Herald Journal – January 10, 2017

Three Utah State University faculty are the recipients of a governor’s award recognizing lifelong contributions to science and technology. The USU faculty who won the Governor’s Medal for Excellence in Science and technology are: Terry Messmer, USU professor in the department of wildland resources and Extension specialist; Debra Spielmaker, professor and graduate adviser in the USU School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education; and John Morrey, professor in the department of animal, dairy and veterinary sciences and director of the Institute for Antiviral Research at USU. USU President Noelle Cockett — a two-time governor’s medal winner herself — praised the faculty members in a prepared statement. “These individuals showcase USU’s commitment to helping people in Utah and beyond through our land-grant mission of discovery, learning and outreach,” Cockett said.

Agriculture Adds $21B to Utah's Economy – KSL News – January 12, 2017

Utah's agricultural sector pumped more than $21 billion into the state's economy, according to an analysis of 2014 numbers, making it just slightly more than 15 percent of the state's total financial output. "We have always known how important agriculture is to the state of Utah," said LuAnn Adams, Utah's agriculture commissioner. "It has been important since pioneers first came into our state, and it is

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important today. It creates jobs, it improves our quality of life, and it sustains our local food industry." An analysis of the most recent numbers available performed by Utah State University and released Tuesday detailed direct and indirect impacts of production agriculture, the agriculture processing sector and food manufacturing. Raising crops and revenue derived from the sale of livestock generated $2.4 billion, while the agricultural processing sector produced $10.7 billion. Indirect impacts and rippling effects of the industry also combine to bring the total jobs in the agricultural sector to close to 80,000 workers.

USU Ranks 14th in Online Bachelor's Degrees – Herald Journal – January 13, 2017

Utah State University ranks No. 14 nationwide in online bachelor’s degree programs, according a new list compiled by U.S. News and World Report. The complete listing shows USU topped a school in a neighboring state, Colorado State University-Global Campus, as well as Washington State University, which collaborates with USU in a veterinary medicine school. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida that ranked No. 1 for this list. “We’re in good company; there are some fantastic institutions that are in the top 15 with us,” said Robert Wagner, USU’s executive vice provost and dean for academic and instructional services. “These are colleagues across the country that have been doing online education for a long time, like us, and have learned how to do it really well.” Wagner noted the institutions that made the top 5 in U.S. News and World Report’s online bachelor’s degree rankings are using online instructional design tools made by USU.

USU Researchers Study Carbon Sequestration Incentive For Land Owners – Herald Journal – January 25, 2017

If you owned forested land near a rapidly expanding city, would you sell it to a developer? Or would you be more interested in receiving a payment to keep the land a forest? As urban areas expand at the expense of forested lands, more carbon emissions fill the air, and less forest exists to sequester those emissions. Utah State University researchers Jordan Smith and doctoral student Lauren Dupéy set out to find what price is needed to incentivize landowners to keep forested lands. “What we found was there definitely was interest among these forest land owners in their willingness to receive payments, or to enroll in a program where they would get paid for the carbon that the forest on their properties were sequestering, but unfortunately it just wasn’t enough,” Smith said. “The compensation wasn’t enough at the current levels of what carbon is priced at.” Smith said that in some areas, certain industries are limited to the amount of carbon emissions they produce. If that cap is hit, carbon credits must be purchased to be able to legally produce more. The money received from carbon credits can be given to programs designed to reduce emissions. It is those funds that could be used to incentivize the land owners to keep forests, but right now, there isn’t enough.

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New USU Campaign Urges Bystanders to Step In and Prevent Sex Assault – Salt Lake Tribune – January 25, 2017

Utah State University is asking students to intervene to prevent sexual assault and support victims. Starting Jan. 30, students will be asked to sign a pledge to that effect — either in person or online — as part of stepped-up efforts to raise awareness on the issue. "By involving students as engaged bystanders, we can create an environment in which sexual assault is intolerable and survivors are supported by everyone," USU President Noelle Cockett said Tuesday in a news release. In conjunction with the "I Will" pledge campaign, USU has launched a sexual-assault landing webpage to help students understand how to report sexual assault and what resources are available to them. … The bystander- intervention campaign builds on one launched last semester, which focused on consent. Signs, social media posts and messages on university shuttle bus windows sought to spread the definition of consent across campus. Now, students will be asked to pledge to intervene if consent isn't or can't be given and to step in if they witness sexual- assault warning signs. Additionally, the pledge urges students to not tolerate behaviors or attitudes that perpetuate the problem — and to believe and help victims.

Utah State University Scientists Help Shoshone Reclaim History Of Bear River Massacre – Salt Lake Tribune – January 29, 2017

Darren Parry's late grandmother often took him to a bend in the Bear River in southern Idaho to talk about what happened there on Jan. 29, 1863. They sometimes listened for the spirits of the Shoshone who lost their lives that frigid morning when Utah-based soldiers under the command of Col. Patrick Connor attacked. Mae Timbimboo Parry, whose grandfather survived the terror as a 12-year-old, could point to where lodges stood and where the soldiers' charge began, Parry said. She knew where people fell and the direction many fled through deep snow, escaping mounted soldiers as they fired indiscriminately. Shoshone men fought back while the women and children tried to reach the river. Though given scant attention by historians until

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recently, the Bear River Massacre — 154 years ago Sunday — was among the worst atrocities perpetrated against American Indians in the western United States. But the young Parry, now vice chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone, couldn't square his grandmother's account with what he saw on the ground. Today, the river is not close to the ravine where the village stood that winter. "That river is a long way away and I could never jibe in my mind how that could be, that in the middle of January they are escaping death by running to a river that is half mile away," he said during a tour of the massacre site, bisected by U.S. Highway 91 a few miles north of Preston. New scientific analysis of the site, led by Utah State University researchers, has solved that puzzle. The Bear River, now locked in its channel thanks to upstream dams, was 500 yards closer to the village site in 1863, according to a research team led by Ken Cannon of the Logan firm USU Archaeological Services.

USU Community Pledges 'I Will' Stop Sexual Assault, Rape – Herald Journal – January 30, 2017

Utah State University Admissions officer Shelby Frauen- Riddle remembers being a student at an event and seeing a girl look uncomfortable when a guy asked her to dance. “I asked, ‘Are you OK,’? Do you need help?’ Tell him, ‘Sorry, dude,’” Frauen-Riddle said. Frauen-Riddle noted instances like the one she described happened more than once with other women. “Every time I did it, I felt like she was grateful,” she said. Frauen-Riddle made those comments after signing a pledge Monday that she would not be a bystander in any given situation, look for warning signs and intervene to prevent a potential sexual assault or rape. That pledge is part of USU’s latest campaign — called “I Will” — to prevent and respond to sexual violence. This campaign follows the school’s “Consent Is” initiative, an effort to educate students about what defines consensual sex. USU officials have a launched a number of campaigns to educate the student body about sex and harassment in order to stop sexual violence on campus.

Field Of Mormon Studies Growing At USU and Around Nation – Cache Valley Daily – January 30, 2017

There was a historic moment in the field of Mormon studies 10 years ago. That was when the Utah State University Religious Studies program created the Arrington Chair. Named for former USU professor and Mormon scholar Leonard Arrington, it was the first endowed professorship at a secular university in the world specifically focused on Mormon history and culture. Philip Barlow has held the position since. Barlow said an increasing amount of other scholars around the nation are realizing the importance of studying Mormonism. More universities have also followed USU in creating endowed professorships. He said Mormonism’s size and youthfulness is taken into consideration, the national interest in studying the religion is “disproportionately strong.” “The field of Mormon Studies has been growing quite a bit over the last generation,” he said. “But the formal establishment of it in the academies signals a new maturity in the academy and in the Mormon culture that recognizes that this is a good thing to have an academic, even-handed, fair, but scholarly rigorous treatment of Mormonism.” 9 Vice President for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

Name: Mark R. McLellan Telephone: 797-1180 Email: [email protected] Date: January to February 2017

Events, Actions or Issues Since Last Trustee’s Meeting:

• Policy Work/Revisions Discussions now complete with vice presidents, colleges, regional directors and units to review and receive input on proposed new and revised policies that are driven by changes in federal policy. As revisions are finalized, the goal is to complete the review phase by the end of March, with consideration by USU Board of Trustees estimated for the May, 2017 meeting. o Draft - USU Research Data Policy (New) - Public Access Obligations o Draft - Information Security Policy (Budget & Finance/RGS)

• Search Committees Underway for Open RGS Positions o Environmental Health & Safety Director (Steve Bilbao Retirement) o Technology Transfer Services Manager with emphasis on engineering (new position) o Technology Transfer Services Business Assistant (new position) o USTAR Synthetic Bio-Manufacturing Facility Manager (new position)

• RGS Faculty Fellow for 2017 o RGS has selected the 2017 RGS Faculty Fellow – Dr. Merideth Thompson, Associate Professor of Management, Huntsman School of Business has joined the executive team of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies in a year-long stint. Engaging in all management and strategic planning meetings of RGS, Dr. Thompson will be adding her expertise and insight to the decision-making processes of the RGS office.

• Southwest Regional Energy Hub Nexus o In partnership with the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, Utah research universities are joining other universities of the intermountain west in a bid to attract a southwest regional energy hub funded by the Department of Energy. This effort is in its early stages.

• US Food & Drug Administration o As of January, Dr. Mark McLellan was named the 2017 Chair of the US Food & Drug Administration Science Board. He will serve in that formal leadership role for one year.

• Office of Research and Graduate Studies 1) Kuali-Coeus proposal submission software was fully functional a year ago with full faculty access across campus as of February 1, 2017. It replaces aging proposal submission software known as PARC. Training is ongoing. College of Natural Resources, College of Science, Ecology Center, Student Services and regional campuses were early adopters with new software. Additional colleges transitioned one at a time. 2) Graduate Council (Jan. 11) 3) Research Council (Jan. 26) 4) Sunrise Session at Little America featuring Dr. Courtney Flint - Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology (Jan. 27)  Presentation: “Exploring Well Being in the Wasatch Through Mountain Sociology” 5) Serving on USU’s Tenure and Promotion Central Committee (Jan thru March)

6) NAREEE Subcommittee Meetings in San Antonio, TX (Feb. 1-3) 7) Technology Transfer Services Strategic Planning Meetings (Feb. 9) 8) USURF Board Meetings (Feb. 16) 9) Research Council (Feb. 22) 10) APLU-Executive Committee Meeting – Washington, DC (Feb. 22-24) 11) Graduate Training Series (GRTS)  “How can I improve my PowerPoint skills for making presentation slides?” (Feb. 24) 12) NAREEE bi-monthly teleconferences 13) FDA/FERN monthly teleconferences

Future Events, Actions, or Issues:

• Training for Research Faculty (TRF)  “Find participants for your research study” (Mar. 22)  “What can I do to bring my academic poster skills to the next level?” (Mar. 29) • Sunrise Session: Dr. Thomas Higbee – Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services.  Presentation: “Unlocking the full potential of Utah’s children with autism through early intensive behavioral intervention” (Mar. 31 – Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City) • 2017 USU Research Gala  April 7: 6-8 PM at the Riverwoods Conference Center • Research Week 2017 (April 10 thru 14) (See link: https://rw.usu.edu) o April 11: D. Wynne Thorne Breakfast & Faculty Author Exhibition o April 12: Faculty Mentor Reception o April 13: Student Research Symposium o April 14: Student Research Awards & Ignite event • TEDxUSU 2017 – October 27, 2017 (Newel G. and Jean C. Daines Concert Hall)

Utah State University Sponsored Awards Report

FY 2017, Quarter 3

USU Awards 2013-2017

250 3,000

$198.0 2,500 200 $186.6 $176.4 $99.5 $ Millions $75.4 $76.8 2,000 # Proposals Winter view of the Merril-Cazier Library $145.9 150 Logan Main campus. 1,587 $56.2 1,501 1,382 1,422 1,500 $100.4 Main Takeaways 100 $33.5 1,000 • Proposal numbers continue to track ahead of last year. Campus has submitted 619 50 proposals through December, 500 which is 13% more than were submitted through the same $89.7 $99.6 $111.2 $98.5 $66.9 timeframe last year. Received Awards 0 -

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTD Submitted Proposals • Three USU faculty were awarded new National Science USU Campus USU Research Foundation Proposals Foundation CAREER grants, bringing the total number of active NSF CAREER awards at USU to 16. (see page two) USU Awards 2017 YTD (through January)

• USURF received four awards # Amt. LY Change* over $1 million from federal agencies during the quarter. USU Campus 587 $66.9 M -1.90% USURF researcher Adam Shelley received a $1.5 million USU Research Foundation 159 $33.5 M -34.89% award, the largest award this quarter for the foundation. YTD Total 746 $100.4 M -16.07%

USU Proposals 2017 YTD (through January) # Amt. LY Change*

USU Campus 619 $196.4 M 41.62%

USU Research Foundation 114 $191.1 M 47.57%

YTD Total 733 $387.5 M 44.49%

*percentages based on change in $ amount Utah State University Sponsored Awards Report - FY 2017 Quarter 3 Notable New Grants New NSF CAREER Awards FY 2017 Quarter 3 Elucidating Spa47 type three secretion system ATPase regulation and impact on Shigella virulence

PI: Nicholas E. Dickenson

Dept: Chemistry and Biochemistry

Source: DHS-National Institutes of CAREER: Thermochrono- CAREER: Advocating CAREER: Electrocatalytic Health metric and textural for engineering through valorization of biomass Amount: $411,381 signatures of fault damage hidden curricula: a multi- intermediates via 1st- zones and stimulating institutional mixed method row transition metal This project focuses on a class middle school student approach electrocatalysts of bacteria that use a secretion interest in earthquake apparatus to inject proteins into science PI: Idalis Villanueva PI: Yujie Sun host cells to understand bacteria Dept: Engineering Education Dept: Chemistry and control infection mechanisms PI: Alexis Ault Amount: $560,658 Biochemistry and lead to better treatment and Dept: Geology Amount: $592,791 This project will develop an prevention of many diseases. Amount: $630,679 advocacy mentorship model This project will integrate This project will to reveal and navigate research efforts to develop document evidence for the hidden curricula economically competitive 2016-2017 GOED SBDC microearthquakes in (HC) in engineering for catalysts for electrocatalytic fault damage zones. primarily Hispanic faculty biomass valorization with PI: Michael Carl Finnerty Thermochronology and and students. The goal is frontier research-based microtextural analysis of to explore behaviors and educational activities for Dept: Extension natural fault rocks will actions of engineering high school, undergraduate, Source: Utah Governor’s Office of be used to understand faculty and students as and graduate students, Economic Development earthquake physics. they learn about advocacy especially underrepresented Research products will be mentoring in HC at their students. Amount: $2,184,5000 used for middle school instutitutions. students and teachers. This project creates a Utah network to provide one-on-one Technology Transfer Services Metrics July 1, 2016-January 31, 2017 management consulting services to small businesses throughout the state. Disclosures: 21 First time faculty disclosures: 6

Patent applications filed: 17 Patents issued: 6 Advocates as Leaders Speaker’s Bureau Revenue: $1,128,778.74

PI: Susan E. Thain Olsen

Dept: Center for Persons with Total Research Expenditures FY 2011-2015 Disabilities

Source: Utah Developmental 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Disabilities Council USU total expenditures (in millions) $174.20 $157.40 $158.40 $169.60 $175.40 Amount: $537,425 Rank among all instutions (2,474 total) 109 119 118 115 110 This project supports a speaker’s bureau of self-advocates to provide Rank among public institutions (629 81 89 86 79 75 training in leadership skills to total) at least 100 self-advocates and Rank among Regents Peers (11 total) 5 6 6 6 6 community members annually.

Utah State University Office of Research and Graduate Studies | 1450 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-1450 | For more detailed charts, visit rgs.usu.edu/spo SEA President: Amanda Davis SEA President Elect: Trisha Hunsaker Telephone: (435)797-9008 Telephone: (435)797-2347 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Date: February 17, 2017

Fiscal YTD Employees of the Month: • July: Rachel Curry • August: Amanda Castillo • September: Jeannie Maughan • October: Amy Chesley • November: Allen Dawes • December: Shelby Frauen-Riddle • January: Tricia Hutton

Events, Actions or Issues since last Trustee’s Meeting:

The new SEA website is live at http://sea.usu.edu/. Our PR team is continually working to keep all information updated.

President Noelle Cockett attended our February meeting, and we were able to discuss issues with her that affect staff. President Cockett asked for specific input on staff retirement recognition, a staff ombuds person, the recent closure of the Logan Campus, and other issues pertinent to USU staff. President Cockett will continue to attend our monthly meetings as her schedule permits.

SEA representatives attended the annual UHESA Day at the Capitol on February 17. In conjunction with staff employee associations across all of Utah’s higher education system, SEA representatives met with legislators and advocated for issues pertinent to higher education.

Our first quarterly newsletter of 2017 was distributed to all USU staff.

In the new Association, we created a Regional Campus Committee. This Committee is diligently working to help all the RC feel more included by informing them about their representatives within our Association. Upcoming Events, Activities, or Issues:

We will hold two staff appreciation luncheons in May 2017. Staff can decide which luncheon date best fits with their schedule.

We will also sponsor an Aggie Lagoon Day for all USU staff on June 23, 2017.

Department of Labor (DOL) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – we are closely following the potential changes to the FLSA, and current court rulings. We are focusing on keeping employees informed about what is happening at USU in this regard.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Name: James D. Morales Telephone: 797-9250 e-mail: [email protected] Date: February 15, 2017

Focus of Student Affairs

As a standard part of this report, a page will be included providing updates on enrollment and recruitment activities. The first page of this report will focus on programs and activities relating to the efforts being provided by the many outstanding and supportive departments within the Division of Student Affairs.

Department Reports

Department of Campus Recreation www.usu.edu/campusrec

The Campus Recreation mission is to provide wellness and healthy lifestyle oriented programs, events, and services to Utah State University students and employees via five program areas: Aquatics, Fitness, Club Sports, Intramurals, Outdoor Recreation. Facility operations supplement the program area functions and provide seamless customer service to USU students, employees, and the community. Campus Recreation creates opportunities for students to enhance the college experience through play, wellness, and adventure!"

Recreation Facilities: With the Grand Opening of the Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) on November 19th, 2015, the ARC became home for Campus Recreation programs and services and was funded entirely by the students for the students! The ARC has established itself as the hub for student activity and engagement on Campus and has created a connection between the students like no other building before it. The ARC features a large strength and conditioning area, weight machines, free weights, upright and cardiovascular equipment. Multi-purpose gymnasiums, basketball courts, indoor track, climbing wall, group fitness rooms, gear shop, access to the Nelson Fieldhouse, two HPER swimming pools, racquetball courts, and locker rooms. The ARC was open an average of 100 hours per week and had 145,363 visits from November 19th, 2015 – June 30th, 2016. The Fieldhouse had 122,102 visits during FY 15/16. The Department of Campus Recreation employed 186 individual students in 20 different positions.

Aquatics: The Aquatics program offered a variety of activities and classes including: Open Swim, Movie Night, Private Swim Instruction, Aqua FIT classes, and American Red Cross courses. These activities took place in the HPER swimming pools, that features six 25-yard lap lanes with a diving well in the large pool and six 25-yard lap lanes in the small pool. The HPER Pools were open an average of 87 hours per week and sold 476 Lap Swim Passes. Overall the pools had 49,780 visits for FY 15/16.

Club Sports: Student-led and student-funded, club sport teams represented USU in competitions and tournaments both regionally and nationally. USU Club Sports had five clubs qualify for nationals and two additional teams participate in nationals. All teams were ranked in the top 13 in their respective sport. There was a total of 430 student athletes with an overall GPA of 3.2 for teams traveling to nationals. Sports include: Baseball, Climbing, Cycling, Hockey*, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse*, Racquetball*, Rodeo*, Men’s and Women’s Rugby*, Men’s Soccer, Swimming, Men’s Ultimate, and Men’s Volleyball*. *= Teams that attended nationals. UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT SUMMARY (Feb. 13, 2017)

Fall 2017 Summary (Feb. 13, 2017) USU SYSTEM HEADCOUNT (Freshman, Transfer, Returning) Logan (Main) Eastern (Price) EasternEastern (Blanding) (Blanding) Regional Campus TOTALS Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Freshman 12,256 9,968 N/A 408 307 N/A 121 60 N/A 260 179 N/A 13,045 10,514 N/A Domestic 12,165 9,922 405 307 121 60 258 179 12,949 10,468 International 91 46 3 0 0 0 2 0 96 46 Transfer 1,173 542 N/A 13 8 N/A 7 4 N/A 95 71 N/A 1,288 625 N/A Domestic 1,159 539 13 8 7 4 94 71 1,273 622 International 14 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 15 3 Returning 89 45 N/A 5 3 N/A 6 4 N/A 19 13 N/A 119 65 N/A TOTALS 13,518 10,555 N/A 426 318 N/A 134 68 N/A 374 263 N/A 14,452 11,204 N/A

SYSTEM APPLICATION TOTALS 2016 2017 % Diff CAMPUS (Day 15 ) (To Date) Logan (Main) 16,142 13,518 -16.3% Eastern (Price) 1,019 426 -58.2% Eastern (Blanding) 525 134 -74.5% Regional Campus 1,432 374 -73.9% TOTALS 17,574 13,892 -21.0%

LOGAN HEADCOUNT BREAKDOWN (Freshman & Transfer) 2016 (Day 15) 2017 (To Date) % of 2016 Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled New Freshman 12,049 3,630 9,968 0 82.7% N/A Domestic 11,884 3,605 9,922 0 83.5% N/A Resident 7,988 2,492 6,624 0 82.9% N/A Nonresident 3,896 1,113 3,298 0 84.7% N/A International 165 25 46 0 27.9% N/A New Transfer 1,835 986 542 0 29.5% N/A Domestic 1,792 970 539 0 30.1% N/A Resident 1,097 660 300 0 27.3% N/A Nonresident 695 310 239 0 34.4% N/A International 43 16 3 0 7.0% N/A

Fall 2016 Day 15 Summary

USU SYSTEM HEADCOUNT (AAA) LOGAN ONLINE & EASTERN TOTAL USU LOGAN MAIN REGIONAL CAMPUS OTHER* BROADCAST (Price & Blanding) (Unduplicated) 2015 2016 % Diff 2015 2016 % Diff 2015 2016 % Diff 2015 2016 % Diff 2015 2016 % Diff 2015 2016 % Diff New Freshman 3,818 3,685 -3% 571 411 -28% 208 225 8% 563 536 -5% 170 19 -89% 4,764 4,474 -6% Transfer 1,148 1,113 -3% 426 356 -16% 314 346 10% 86 107 24% 137 161 18% 1,717 1,731 1% Continuing 10,091 10,703 6% 4,341 4,851 12% 1,895 1,877 -1% 805 826 3% 1,216 1,051 -14% 14,261 14,560 2% Returning 1,065 695 -35% 381 292 -23% 195 191 -2% 152 113 -26% 51 46 -10% 1,526 1,081 -29% HS Concurrent/Other 0 1 0% 927 885 -5% 1,104 1,139 3% 490 479 -2% 132 145 10% 2,652 2,649 0% Non-Matriculated 76 75 -1% 45 38 -16% 120 128 7% 5 30 500% 97 79 -19% 339 343 1% TOTALS 16,198 16,272 0% 6,691 6,833 2% 3,836 3,906 2% 2,101 2,091 0% 1,803 1,501 -17% 25,259 24,838 -2% * Int'l Programs, Special Programs, Out-of-State Online, Etc.

LOGAN HEADCOUNT BREAKDOWN (Freshman & Transfer) 2015 2016 % of 2015 Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled New Freshman 12,054 3,797 12,049 3,630 100.0% 95.6% Domestic 11,893 3,771 11,884 3,605 99.9% 95.6% Resident 8,115 2,585 7,988 2,492 98.4% 96.4% Nonresident 3,769 1,201 3,896 1,113 103.4% 92.7% International 161 26 165 25 102.5% 96.2% New Transfer 2,036 1,126 1,835 986 90.1% 87.6% Domestic 1,975 1,107 1,792 970 90.7% 87.6% Resident 1,170 708 1,097 660 93.8% 93.2% + Highlighted areas are a focus Nonresident 805 399 695 310 86.3% 77.7% for the USU recruitment team. International 61 19 43 16 70.5% 84.2%

Trustees Report, USU Eastern, February 2017

Math Busters Club: This is the second year of the Μ훼휏Η 훽휐5휏휀ℝ𝜍 Club on the USU Eastern Price Campus, with mathematics lecturer Sebrina Cropper as faculty advisor. Exciting features have been introduced this year. First, two freshman students competed in the AMATYC Student Math League competition during November. The competition enters its second round during February. During March, the Club sponsors Pi-Day with campus-wide math games and prizes. Finally, the club wraps up the academic year with a trip to the Intermountain Region’s MAA Conference, hosted in April at Weber State University, where students will be able to see a variety of math in action.

Chandler Vincent, standout welding student: USU Eastern Welding Technology student Chandler Vincent continues to excel in national USA Welding Trials. Beginning last August, Chandler and 24 other champion welders began competing in the USA Pre-Trials in tests requiring precision welding of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel projects, which were shipped for scoring by international welding experts. The top six were announced in December and Chandler and five others traveled to Huntsville, Alabama for a week-long, head-to-head competition sponsored by the American Welding Society. Chandler returned from competition ranked among the top three welders in the nation. In late February, he will compete one last time with the top individual selected to represent the USA at the 2017 WorldSkills competition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With his winning ways and extraordinary welding technology skills, Chandler Vincent has earned the nickname, Chandler the Invincible.

Volleyball team tops athletic GPAs: Utah State University Eastern student athletes never shy away from competition, and in a battle for intellectual superiority for Fall 2017, you could not top the women’s volleyball team. With a cumulative 3.68 team GPA topped by four 4.0s, the volleyball team looks forward to defending its crown in the Spring. This is the first year an Academic Advisor (Jaycie Miller) is assigned to work specifically with student athletes, and plans for increased tutoring and study helps will make future competitions event more exciting.

College Success Skills course leads to success, retention: Utah State University Eastern has put significant focus on first-year success for incoming Eagles. A big part of the First-Year Experience Program is the College Success Skills class. This semester 258 new freshmen enrolled in the course, with 88 percent passing with a B or better. Success in that class is highly correlated to persistence – of those who passed with a B or better in Fall semester, 94 percent enrolled for Spring semester.

The Tax-Man cometh: For the 34th consecutive year, Dr. Henning Olsen, Associate Professor at USU Eastern, is guiding students in service to the community through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Each winter since 1983, Dr. Olsen and his students have given tax preparation service to hundreds of low income and elderly residents of Carbon and Emery Counties. His highly trained business students prepare the tax forms, from the simple to the not so simple. Students learn – Dr. Olsen leads – the community is served.

Gallery East: The art program at USU Eastern’s Price Campus operates an active art gallery, Gallery East, giving students and faculty a top-quality venue in which to exhibit and view diverse artwork. In operation since 1977, the gallery sponsors monthly exhibits, showing the work of students and faculty, the work of local and regional artists, and the work of national and international contemporary artists, which would not otherwise be available.. The Gallery is free and open to the public, and artist receptions and public lectures accompany the artwork throughout the academic year. Associate professor Noel Carmack, director of the gallery, has curated, installed, and publicized the following exhibits for the 2016-17 academic year: Carnival Pleasures: Paintings by Steve D. Stones (USU alumnus), January 9, – February 10, 2017; The 2nd Law (of Thermodynamics): Order from Chaos: Photographs by Tyson Chappell (USU Eastern faculty member), September 5 – September 30, 2016; UAC Traveling Exhibit: Early Utah Masterpieces, November 7, – December 9, 2016; Dream Weaver: Photographs by Kim Baack (Salt Lake City artist), October 3, – November 4, 2016.

Facilities and Maintenance projects at the Price Campus: USU Eastern is moving forward with an electronic key and lock system for better building security and key control. Many buildings are already on the system, and will work to complete all building in Price in the next fiscal year. Also, USU Eastern has completed the leveling of a large piece of ground on the north part of the Price Campus to create a future athletic practice venue. Top soil has been amended according to recommendations of the Soils Lab at USU, sprinklers are being installed, and grass will be planted during spring for use in Fall 2017. These fields will serve athletic programs (specifically soccer), summer camps, and community users.

Office of the Student Body President

Ashley Waddoups | (435) 705-4221 March 3, 2017 [email protected]

USUSA Report to the Board of Trustees

Appointment of New USUSA Public Relations and Marketing Directors January 2017

The current Public Relations and Marketing Director, Brenna Kelly, has decided to step down. We have decided to appoint Austin Walker and Spencer Perry to take her place. Austin has been the Marketing Assistant under Brenna and Spencer has been a Director on President’s Cabinet and a designer in the PR & Marketing office. Both men have shown their level of talent and dedication to USUSA through their past positions, making it a comfortable transition of responsibilities.

Welcome Back Week Jan. 9 – Jan. 13

The Student Events Office carried on the tradition of implementing a Welcome Back Week to start a strong and enjoyable semester for our students. This year’s Welcome Back Week included free food every day of the week, a magician show, the second annual Aggie Voice competition, and roller-skating at the Cache Valley Fun Park. Overall, it was a very successful week and a great way to welcome our Aggies back to school.

Club Rush Jan. 11

To promote and increase student involvement in Clubs and Organizations on campus, the clubs directors put on a second club rush event, similar to the Day on the Quad. 42 clubs participated in this information fair and over 250 students that came to see what they were all about. Because of this fair, a significant amount of students have become more interested in creating or joining a club.

Traditions Week Jan. 23—28

Traditions Week was a wonderful opportunity for students to enjoy the long-standing traditions at Utah State University. Some of the activities included the sweater swap, high stakes bingo, the Hello Walk, and True Aggie Night. All of these activities, and more, were very well attended and were successfully put on by our Student Events Office. Office of the Student Body President

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Spectrum Magic Night Jan. 21

In an attempt to get the magic back into the Spectrum, our Hurd committee and Blake Lyman, Athletics and Campus Recreation Vice President, put on a “Spectrum Magic Night” event for the Colorado State vs. USU Men’s Basketball game. Our Hurd committee gave out over 2,000 free t- shirts that matched the colors of each of the unique spectrum seats. With a sold out student section, this night was a success and brought in one of the first full students sections that we have seen in quite a while.

Heroes Not Victims Jan. 30

For this event, the USUSA President’s Cabinet invited four students who had been sexually assaulted to speak about their healing process on a student panel. Students were able to tweet in questions for the panelists which were screened by SAAVI. Overall, the event was inspiring for panelists, and the 100 students that showed up to support.

Mental Health Awareness in the Community Feb. 1

An additional goal of the USUSA Officers this year was to involve the Cache Valley community in our efforts to spread awareness of mental health. To accomplish this, one of the Vice Presidents of USUSA were able to reach out to all of the high schools in the valley to meet with their student governments in hopes that they would be able to collaborate in this awareness effort. It was up to the school if/how they wanted to be involved. Sky View High School took the simple ideas they were given and completely ran with them. The student government, cheerleaders, and other leaders were able to become QPR Suicide Prevention trained and held a mental health week that included a hope wall, lunchtime activities, uplifting notes on lockers, and even a basketball game "green out" all in honor of mental health. The students at Sky View are confident it will become a tradition for many years after this. Their passion for this cause is inspirational!

GRCO Resolution Nov. 15

The Graduate Studies Senator, Ty Aller, brought a bill to both Academic Senate and Executive Council to codify the process for the Graduate Research and Collaborative Opportunities (GRCO) Grant. This legislation creates the Graduate Research and Collaborative Opportunity grant from the existing Research and Project grants. The Graduate Research and Collaborative Opportunity grant will be using money that is given to SILC yearly for the sole use of funding graduate research, meaning no new moneys or tuition increases. This change improves the quality of the Office of the Student Body President

Ashley Waddoups | (435) 705-4221 March 3, 2017 [email protected]

grant process by increasing the academic rigor of the application, the review, and the oversight of funds. This process ensures that the graduate studies senator is mentored not only by the SILC advisers, but also by the deans of the graduate school.

Regional Campus Representative Appointment Change Feb. 7

Currently, the Regional Campus Representatives are elected into their offices. Because of low participation at regional campus locations and the election process deterring many potential candidates, the Regional Campus Executive Council passed a piece of legislation that allows for appointment of Regional Campus Representatives. The USUSA Executive Council passed these changes, which includes amendments to both the USUSA Constitution and USUSA Election By- laws. These changes will be put on the USUSA Elections Ballot for a student body vote.

Arts & Lectures Name Change January 31

The Student Events Office has been doing a lot of back office work this school year. In order to make their officer more cohesive, according to their charters, and to make sure that they are not losing any events along the way, they have been updating their charters to modify their stated responsibilities. Because of this change, the title of “Arts and Lectures Director” no longer accurately describes that director’s responsibilities. Because of this, Ryan Jensen, the Student Events Vice President, brought a resolution before Executive Council to change the name that position from “Arts and Lectures Director” to “Series Director.” This change was approved by the Executive Council and will be put on the USUSA Elections Ballot for a student body vote.

Student Fee Board Feb. 08

The Student Fee Board voted in favor of the following fees, CAPS $3.50 and a partial increase in the Library Fee of $5.00. The Fee Board voted against a $7.00 Athletics fee increase, and a $2.25 fee increase for the Health and Wellness Center.

Higher Ed Day on the Hill Feb. 17

On Friday February 17, over twenty students from Utah State University and dozens more from all USHE institutions came together at the Utah State Capitol to speak with lawmakers regarding the Office of the Student Body President

Ashley Waddoups | (435) 705-4221 March 3, 2017 [email protected] Utah Student Association’s mental health initiative. The conversations had with state legislators were very productive and will in turn lead to creative solution to addressing the mental health crisis at USU and all USHE schools. The sponsor of H.C.R 16 (Ed Redd) which declares mental health issues to be a crisis at USHE schools presented to the collegiate delegation and had many optimistic words for the students in attendance.

Aggie Ice Cream Day on the Hill & Campus Cup Presentation Feb. 22

Wednesday February 22 was a special day for Utah State University in Salt Lake City. Every legislative session, students from the USU Government Relations Council and USUSA officers converge on the state capitol to show appreciation to Utah’s lawmakers by handing out world- famous Aggie Ice Cream. Students were able to hand out twenty three full cases of the ice cream to legislators who were very grateful for the treat. In addition to Aggie Ice Cream Day, USUSA Student Advocate Vice President Matthew Clewett was presented with the Utah Campus Cup by Utah Lt. Governor Spencer Cox. Clewett lead the Government Relations Council to victory back in November of 2016 in the state-wide competition between all USHE institutions. This is USU’s second time winning the Campus Cup since it’s inception in 2012.

Mental Health Crisis Resolution for the State of Utah- HCR 16 Feb. 2017

House Concurrent Resolution 16 (H.C.R. 16) was approved by the Utah House of Representatives in a 72-0 vote on Monday February 13. This resolution (which was sponsored by Representative Ed Redd and written by USUSA officers Ashley Waddoups, Matthew Clewett, and Ty Aller) declares a mental health crisis at all Utah System of Higher Education institutions. This bill was drafted after the USUSA declared a mental health crisis on USU’s campus back in September of 2016. H.C.R. 16 will now be referred to the Utah State Senate for their consideration and, if passed, be sent to the Governor for his signature.

USUSA Elections Update Feb 28-Mar. 2

USUSA officer elections will take place on Feb. 27-March 2 with the final announce being held at noon on March 3 in the TSC lounges. Along with the Regional Campus Representative changes and the name change of the Arts & Lectures position, the student fee board approved to send a new request to our students. The student body will vote during the USUSA final elections if they will approve a new fee of $3.50 for a CAPS fee.

ACTION AGENDA

Abbreviated Template R401 Proposals 1. The Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, proposes offering a minor in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies 2. The Department of Psychology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes restructuring the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology, and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology 3. The Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, proposes changing the name from the Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Technology and Learning Sciences 4. The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes offering a Sociology-Criminal Justice Major 5. The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes changing the name from PhD in Sociology; specialization in States and Markets to PhD in Sociology; specialization in Social Inequality Full Template R401 Proposals 6. The School of Applied Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, proposes offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Systems 7. The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a PhD in Landscape Architecture 8. The Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, and Management Information Systems, and Economics and Finance, in the College of Sciences and the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, propose offering a Master of Data Analytics 9. Review and Acceptance of the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report 10. Proposal to Modify and/or implement New Student Fees 11. Proposal from Utah State University for a Second-Tier Tuition Rate Increase 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a minor in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a minor in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a minor in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a minor in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, and

WHEREAS, The proposed degree will provide students a minor in a field that USU is uniquely qualified to offer, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a minor in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE: Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Minor: Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies effective Fall 2017. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal/Needs Assessment

Program Description/Rationale Present a brief program description. Describe the institutional procedures used to arrive at a decision to offer the program. Briefly indicate why such a program should be initiated. State how the institution and the USHE benefit by offering the proposed program. Provide evidence of student interest and demand that supports potential program enrollment. The primary goal of the proposed Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Minor at Utah State University (USU) is to provide students with a strong professional education in the core principles of facilitating equine experiential learning, therapies, and recreation. Equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) is a growing field in the United States. Facilitating therapeutic activities requires an instructor to have knowledge in horsemanship, disabilities, sensory integration, body mechanics, basic psychology, teaching methodologies, business, therapy equine training, and program and intervention assessment methods. Obtaining certification is considered necessary to demonstrate competence and safety. The leading certifying organization nationwide is the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). Currently USU is a PATH Intl. Higher Education Member, with EAAT courses designed around criteria for certification. Following completion of the five courses, the student would be eligible to attend a PATH Intl. Registered level Therapeutic Riding Instructor workshop and certification testing event, as well as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning workshop and competency exam for certification. The minor PLQLPXPFUHGLWV in EAAT would complement multiple majors within USU. Students from psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, communication disorder majors, as well as animal science and equine science and management emphases from the Animal Dairy and Veterinary Science degree majors, have already expressed an interest in using a minor in EAAT to enhance employment opportunities post-graduation. Currently all EAAT Spring 2017 courses are full, with more students asking to register. Approximately half of those registered are ADVS students. The EAAT minor serves populations within and outside of ADVS. This course will be primarily delivered through face-to-face instruction on the Logan campus with the use of some blended/online courses. With the high interest expressed from the Animal Science and Equine Science and Management emphases students, it is requested that these students be allowed to receive the EAAT minor. EAAT is a person centered education using equine animals, while the ADVS's emphases are animal centered. Therefore, the coursework required for the EAAT minor does not overlap with the AS and ESM emphasis coursework. Rather, the EAAT materials may add depth to student education by adding instruction and human studies to their skill sets. While there are some universities that offer EAAT courses in equine assisted activities and therapies, Utah State University will be one of the few that offer a minor dedicated to EAAT, and the only one with coursework dedicated to training therapy equines (i.e., the horses used for therapy work). Labor Market Demand Provide local, state, and/or national labor market data that speak to the need for this program. Occupational demand, wage, and number of annual openings information may be found at sources such as Utah DWS Occupation Information Data Viewer (jobs.utah.gov/jsp/wi/utalmis/gotoOccinfo.do) and the Occupation Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/oco). The need for professional certified instructors will increase with the impending retirement of baby boom generation instructors. In the most recent statistics available from PATH Intl., in 2014 there were 4,666 certified therapeutic professionals, 49% of which were age 52 to 70. An aging work force, coupled with a call in the last decade to increase the professionalism in this industry by requiring formal education in EAAT, and a higher standard for the minimum certification requirements, opens a unique opportunity for USU to have a landmark program training future professionals.

Finances What costs or savings are anticipated in implementing the proposed program? If new funds are required, indicate expected sources of funds. Describe any budgetary impact on other programs or units within the institution. The existing resources designated for the Equine-Human Science/ Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies program are adequate to cover facility and personnel needs to offer the minor in EAAT without significant impact to the institution. It is anticipated that the addition of an EAAT minor in equine assisted activities and therapies will have a positive financial impact on the university by increasing student enrollment. Section III: Curriculum

Program Curriculum List all courses, including new courses, to be offered in the proposed program by prefix, number, title, and credit hours (or credit equivalences). Indicate new courses with an X in the appropriate columns. The total number of credit hours should reflect the number of credits required to receive the award. For NEW Emphases, skip to emphases tables below. For variable credits, please enter the minimum value in the table below for credit hours. To explain variable credit in detail as well as any additional information, use the narrative box below.

NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours General Education Courses (list specific courses if recommended for this program on Degree Map) General Education Credit Hour Sub-Total Required Courses + - ADVS 3150 Principles of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies 3 + - ADVS 3170 Techniques in Therapeutic Riding 3 + - ADVS 3400 Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning 3 + - ADVS 3610 Training and Conditioning of the Therapy Equine 3 + - ADVS 4230 Supervised Teaching in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies 3 + - + - + - + - + - + -

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 15 Elective Courses + -

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 15

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information, as needed. Minor Requirements- Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies The minor requires a minimum of four semesters and 15 credit hours. Three optional courses are available to further prepare students for careers in the field. Optional Courses ADVS (ST) Therapeutic Riding Immersion Lab (lab/ind study) F,S, Su 3 cr ADVS (ST) Nonprofit Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Business F,S 2 cr ADVS (ST) Volunteering in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies F, S, Su 1 cr Degree Map Degree maps pertain to undergraduate programs ONLY. Provide a degree map for proposed program. Degree Maps were approved by the State Board of Regents on July 17, 2014 as a degree completion measure. Degree maps or graduation plans are a suggested semester-by-semester class schedule that includes prefix, number, title, and semester hours. For more details see http://higheredutah.org/pdf/agendas/201407/TAB%20A%202014-7-18.pdf (Item #3).

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Sample Program of Study

Fall ADVS 3150 Principles of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies F, S 3 cr ADVS (ST) Volunteering in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies F, S, Su 1 cr

Spring ADVS 3400 Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning F, S 3 cr

Fall ADVS 3170 Techniques in Therapeutic Riding F, S 3 cr ADVS 3610 Training and Conditioning of the Therapy Equine F, S 3 cr

Spring ADVS 4230 Supervised Teaching in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies F, S, Su 3 cr 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Psychology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes restructuring the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Psychology in the Emma Eccles College of Education and Human Services proposes restructuring the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to restructure the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Psychology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes restructuring the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology, and

WHEREAS, The proposed change will better reflect the specialized training students receive, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to restructure the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services’ Department of Psychology and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE: Program Change Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to restructure Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization into four new specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Quantitative Psychology, and Sociobehavioral Epidemiology effective Fall 2017. This action was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Program Change Description/Rationale Present a brief program change description. Describe the institutional procedures used to arrive at a decision for the change. Briefly indicate why such a change should be initiated. State how the institution and the USHE benefit by the change. There are two main reasons for this change. One, the name “Experimental and Applied Psychological Science” is too broad. The current specialization is already informally organized into four distinct emphasis areas with different groups of faculty providing specialized training in each area. The broad name of the current specialization fails to convey the specific training in these emphasis areas and negatively impacts student recruitment as a result. Two, these diverse areas of focus make it challenging to address all the training needs within one specialization. Thus, there is a need to create four specializations to both better recruit students and better reflect the specialized training students receive.

Consistency with Institutional Mission/Institutional Impact Explain how the action is consistent with the institution's Regent-approved mission, roles, and goals. Institutional mission and roles may be found at higheredutah.org/policies/policyr312/ . Indicate if the program will be delivered outside of designated service area; provide justification. Service areas are defined in higheredutah.org/policies/policyr315/ . Will faculty or staff structures be impacted by the proposed change? The proposed change will not impact current administrative structures. Enrollment in the Psychology PhD program is expected to be positively impacted. It is likely that more applications will be received due to the increased specificity of the restructured specializations. Faculty within these proposed specializations have capacity to take additional doctoral students so it is likely that enrollments will increase slightly. The restructure of the existing specialization will not require changes to current faculty and staff appointments. No new physical facilities or modification to existing facilities will be required.

Current students (n= 30) in the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization will be allowed to continue in this specialization or switch to one of the new specializations. Once all students currently in the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science specialization have graduated or switched specializations, this specialization will be dropped.

Finances What costs or savings are anticipated from this change? If new funds are required to implement the change, indicate expected sources of funds. Describe any budgetary impact on other programs or units within the institution. No new funding is required to make this change. While the number of students admitted under these new specializations may increase, there is capacity for additional students and the increase in student would be modest (e.g., 3-5 new students per year). 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes changing the name from the Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles College of Education and Human Services proposes changing the name from the Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to change the name from the Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes changing the name of the Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, and

WHEREAS, The proposed degree name change will be better recognized within the profession, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to change the name from the Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services’ Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE: Program Change Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to change name from Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design to Master of Arts in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences effective Fall 2017. This action was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Program Change Description/Rationale Present a brief program change description. Describe the institutional procedures used to arrive at a decision for the change. Briefly indicate why such a change should be initiated. State how the institution and the USHE benefit by the change. For two years the Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences department (ITLS) has offered an MLTID (Master of Learning Technology and Instructional Design, which is a Plan C (36 credits - coursework only) option. The core idea was to offer a professional degree designed to meet the needs of practicing career professionals. That core idea (and associated curriculum) will remain the same but the branding of the degree needs to change. Based on a review including both students and prospective employers, stakeholders are more familiar with a Master of Arts degree than they are with MLTID as a degree designation. The Master of Arts in Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences will remain a 36 credits - coursework only degree option for ITLS graduate students.

Consistency with Institutional Mission/Institutional Impact Explain how the action is consistent with the institution's Regent-approved mission, roles, and goals. Institutional mission and roles may be found at higheredutah.org/policies/policyr312/ . Indicate if the program will be delivered outside of designated service area; provide justification. Service areas are defined in higheredutah.org/policies/policyr315/ . Will faculty or staff structures be impacted by the proposed change? The Master of Arts in Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences will remain a professional degree program to attract those who may be interested in completing a master's degree without a thesis in the broad areas of Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences. This professional degree will continue to be offered online, which is attractive to many place-bound career professionals that constitute the bulk of the prospective student population.

The proposed changes will not affect existing administrative structures or existing facilities and will have minimal impact on faculty and staff requirements.

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes offering a Sociology-Criminal Justice Major with emphases in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes offering a Sociology-Criminal Justice Major with emphases.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Sociology-Criminal Justice Major with emphases in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes offering a Sociology-Criminal Justice Major with emphases, and

WHEREAS, The proposed degree is in a high demand field and a benefit to students, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Sociology-Criminal Justice Major with emphases in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE: Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Degree: BS/BA Sociology, Criminal Justice Emphasis with emphases effective Fall 2017. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal/Needs Assessment

Consistency with Institutional Mission/Impact on Other USHE Institutions Explain how the program is consistent with the institution's Regents-approved mission, roles, and goals. Institutional mission and roles may be found at higheredutah.org/policies/policyr312/ . Indicate if the program will be delivered outside of designated service area; provide justification. Service areas are defined in higheredutah.org/policies/policyr315/ . The current proposal is an excellent example of a program that aims to satisfy Utah State University's mission statement to be a premier land-grant university by fostering the principle that academics come first, by cultivating diversity of thought and culture, and by serving the public through learning, discovery, and engagement. Crime is a complex subject that is heavily tied to issues of class, race, and gender, and our societal response to crime should be nuanced and guided by evidence-based practices. The aim of this BS/BA degree emphasis is to foster a culture within local, state, and federal criminal justice institutions including policing, the courts, and corrections, that embraces a diversity of perspectives and evidence-based practices. Educating future criminal justice practitioners to not only effectively maintain formal social control but to also be culturally aware is one of the most important ways that the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology can serve the public. The immediate benefits to students would be twofold. It would not only be possible for majors to receive a BS/BA degree (making them eligible to work in federal law enforcement or go on to receive more eduction in the form of a master's or terminal professional degree like a juris doctorate), but also the option of earning credit towards that degree by enrolling in the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program located in Price. At the time they graduate from Utah State University our students could have both a bachelor's degree and POST certification allowing them to begin working in law enforcement.

Finances What costs or savings are anticipated in implementing the proposed program? If new funds are required, indicate expected sources of funds. Describe any budgetary impact on other programs or units within the institution. USU-Eastern has re-directed existing resources to hire an additional criminal justice/sociology faculty member to support the proposed emphasis within the existing BS/BA degree in sociology. Consequently, there is no anticipated financial impact associated with this proposal. No additional new resources are needed to implement the emphasis. Instructional support will be provided through existing instructional offerings and the development of one new internship course, which will fall within the load of the new USU Eastern faculty member. The technology, infrastructure, and structure to deliver the program statewide are in place. The new course will be developed as part of instructional capacity / load of current faculty. Section III: Curriculum

Can students complete this degree without emphases? Yes or No NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours General Education Courses (list specific courses if recommended for this program on Degree Map) General Education Credit Hour Sub-Total 27 Required Courses + - SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3 + - SOC 3110 Methods of Social Research 3 + - SOC 3120 Social Statistics I 3

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 9 Elective Courses + - CJ 1340 Criminal Investigations 3 + - CJ 1350 Introduction to Forensic Science 3 + - CJ 1355 Crime Scene Processing 3 + - CJ 2110 Security 3 + - CJ 2330 Juvenile Justice 3 + - CJ 2340 Survey of Criminal Procedure 3 + - CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence 3 + - CJ 2360 Juvenile Law and Procedure 3 + - CJ 2370 Child Abuse and Neglect 3 + - CJ 2860 Field Experience 3 + - SOC 3410 Juvenile Delinquency 3 + - SOC 3430 Social Deviance 3 + - SOC 3520 Sociology Mental Illness 3 + - SOC 3600 Urban Sociology 3 + - SOC 4410 Race and Crime 3 + - SW 3350 Child Welfare 3 + - SW 3650 Mental Health 3 + - SW 4900 Special Topics: Substance Abuse 3 + - SW 4900 Special Topics: Gender-based Violence 3 + - SW 4900 Special Topics: Forensic Child Welfare 3

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 9 NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 45

NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Name of Emphasis: Sociology BS/BA, Criminal Justice Emphasis + - CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 + - CJ 1300 Introduction to Corrections 3 + - CJ 1330 Criminal Law 3 + - CJ 1390 Introduction to Policing 3 + - SOC 3420 Criminology 3 + - SOC 4420 Criminal Law & Justice 3 + - SOC 4xxx Applied Criminal Justice Internship 6

Emphasis Credit Hour Sub-Total 24 Total Number of Credits to Complete Program 69 Remove this emphasis

Propose a NEW Emphasis to an existing Regent approved program

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information, as needed. The proposed criminal justice emphasis follows the same general program theory as the existing BS/BA sociology degree program. The degree requires a minimum of 42 major credit hours, as well as an additional 27 core curriculum credits that satisfy university breadth and depth requirements (totaling 69 core curriculum credit hours). Within the 42 major credit hours, 33 are required courses and the remaining nine are electives. The 33 required credits include 3 courses (9 credits) all sociology students must take and 24 credit hours of core emphasis coursework, which include 6 internship hours. Of the 33 required credits 15 are drawn from existing sociology course offerings while 12 come from existing criminal justice courses. Students will be advised to take enough upper division credits to ensure the 40-credit minimum is met.

Similar to the existing BS/BA sociology degree, the required 15 sociology credits are spread out over key courses that include Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, Social Statistics, and Social Theory (in this case, Criminology as it is a crime- centric theory course). The final required sociology course will be a 4000-level class focused on criminal law and justice. This course and the 12 required criminal justice credits (Introduction to Criminal Justice and topic-specific introductory courses on corrections, criminal law, and policing) expose students to the major elements of the criminal justice system. The criminal justice courses, 4000-level sociology criminal law and justice and criminology courses, and internship course represent the core of the criminal justice emphasis within the BS/BA sociology degree.

In addition to the 24 core emphasis credit hours, students must take nine elective credits. These electives are organized into three groups. The first includes any of the criminal justice elective course offerings; the second includes sociology courses examining delinquency, deviance, mental illness, race, and urban settings; and the third includes social work courses that have been evaluated as relevant to criminal justice as they cover topics specific to dealing with key at-risk populations: children (child abuse and neglect), the mentally ill, substance abusers, and gender-based violence victims and offenders. Students pursuing the BS/BA sociology-criminal justice emphasis may choose any combination of nine elective credits to satisfy degree requirements.

Students enroll in the Applied Criminal Justice Internship (6 credit hours total, 3 per semester) during the final year. These internships provide students with the opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom in a "real world" criminal justice practice setting. One of the available internships is the Peace Office Standards and Training (POST) academy affiliated with the USU-Eastern campus in Price. Students can earn 6 credit hours while becoming qualified to work as peace officers after graduation. Degree Map Degree maps pertain to undergraduate programs ONLY. Provide a degree map for proposed program. Degree Maps were approved by the State Board of Regents on July 17, 2014 as a degree completion measure. Degree maps or graduation plans are a suggested semester-by-semester class schedule that includes prefix, number, title, and semester hours. For more details see http://higheredutah.org/pdf/agendas/201407/TAB%20A%202014-7-18.pdf (Item #3).

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First Year Fall Cr. Hr. First Year Spring Cr. Hr. SOC 1010 (BSS) 3 CJ 1010 (BSS) 3 ENGL 1010 (CL1) 3 STAT 1040 (QL) 3 University Breadth General Ed Requirement 3 University Breadth General Ed Requirement 3 University Breadth General Ed Requirement 3 University Breadth General Ed Requirement 3 Elective Course 3 Elective Course 3 Total 15 Total 15 Second Year Fall Cr. Hr. Second Year Spring Cr. Hr. CJ 1300 3 CJ 1330 3 CJ 1390 3 University Depth General Ed Requirement 3 ENGL 2010 (CL2) 3 University Depth General Ed Requirement 3 University Breadth General Ed Requirement 3 Elective 3 Elective Course 3 Elective 3 Total 15 Total 15 Third Year Fall Cr. Hr. Third Year Spring Cr. Hr. SOC 3110 (CI) 3 SOC 3420 3 SOC 3120 (QI) 3 CJ Emphasis Elective 3 CJ Emphasis Elective 3 CJ Emphasis Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 Total 15 Total 15 Fourth Year Fall Cr. Hr. Fourth Year Spring Cr. Hr. SOC 4420 (CI) 3 SOC 4XXX Internship 3 SOC 4XXX Internship 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 USU Minor or Elective 3 Total 15 Total 15 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes changing the name from PhD in Sociology; specialization in States and Markets to PhD in Sociology; specialization in Social Inequality in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes changing the name from PhD in Sociology; specialization in States and Markets to PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in Social Inequality.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to change the name from PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in States and Markets to PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in Social Inequality in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes changing the name from PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in States and Markets to PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in Social Inequality, and

WHEREAS, The proposed change will clarify the area of specialization, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to change the name from PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in States and Markets to PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in Social Inequality in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE: Program Change Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to change name from PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in States & Markets to PhD in Sociology; doctoral specialization in Social Inequality effective Fall 2017. This action was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Program Change Description/Rationale Present a brief program change description. Describe the institutional procedures used to arrive at a decision for the change. Briefly indicate why such a change should be initiated. State how the institution and the USHE benefit by the change. The Graduate Program in Sociology at Utah State University proposes a change in the name of one of the three areas of specialization available as part of the doctoral degree. The current list of approved doctoral program specializations in the Sociology program includes three areas: (a) Demography; (b) Environment & Community; and (c) States & Markets. The proposed action would involve changing the name of the third specialization from "States & Markets" to "Social Inequality." Members of the sociology faculty have engaged in discussions about the potential to re-name this area of specialization for approximately the past year, and the proposed change was approved by the faculty in September, 2016.

The proposed re-naming of this specialization is intended to clear up a source of confusion on the part of potential graduate students as well as others (including potential employers of program graduates) regarding the specific content and focus of the curriculum and training associated with the specialty area. In addition, the proposed name change is intended to provide a better alignment with the curriculum the program is prepared to offer, and with the expertise of Sociology faculty members whose teaching and research interests contribute to the specialty area. This request would not involve any changes to course offerings or other program requirements -- it would simply change the name of the doctoral specialization from "States & Markets" to "Social Inequality."

Implementation of the proposed change would help to clarify the structure and focus of the Sociology PhD program for potential applicants, and in the process help to enhance student recruitment efforts. In addition, designation of the area as "Social Inequality" will assist those who complete the Sociology PhD program with that specialization to more clearly represent their training and expertise to potential employers, thereby enhancing students' ability to secure appropriate post-degree professional appointments.

The proposed name change for one of the three doctoral specializations in the USU Sociology graduate program would not alter any other aspects of the program's structure. The PhD program would continue to be offered only at the Logan campus. No faculty or staff changes would occur in conjunction with the proposed name change. Finances What costs or savings are anticipated from this change? If new funds are required to implement the change, indicate expected sources of funds. Describe any budgetary impact on other programs or units within the institution. There would be no budgetary effects associated with the proposed name change for this specialty area in the Sociology PhD program. 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Systems in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Systems.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Systems RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Systems, and

WHEREAS, The proposed undergraduate degree will provide students an opportunity to leverage stackable credentials in the field of Career and Technical Education to the highest level, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Systems in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE: Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Full Template

Section I: The Request Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Baccalaureate degree(s): Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology Systems effective Fall 2017. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Program Description Present a complete, formal program description. The School of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education (ASTE) at Utah State University (USU) is developing a Technology Systems degree to begin Fall 2017, if approved. This degree is a standalone degree, and it is also designed to “stack” onto the existing AAS degree in General Technology. The degree will have four emphasis areas: Information and Computer Technology; Technical Management; Robotics, Automation, and Controls; and Product Development. The program will be available through distance learning at all USU campuses.

The new Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Systems reflects the University mission and goals by: • Offering a program that is current and directed to the needs of the students to further their education • Providing learning, discovery, and engagement opportunities directly relating to the students’ talents, skills and career objectives • Encouraging interdisciplinary opportunities with course content focusing on technology, product development, management, business and entrepreneurship skills and applied technology experiences. Students will have opportunities to participate in industry-related internships • Encouraging the formation of new partnerships with local and regional industries • Serving as a catalyst for business and industry innovation • Supporting the regional campuses with online courses for training and other special programs Section III: Needs Assessment

Program Rationale Describe the institutional procedures used to arrive at a decision to offer the program. Briefly indicate why such a program should be initiated. State how the institution and the USHE benefit by offering the proposed program. The B.S. degree in Technology Systems is a culminating effort to address stackable credentials to assist economic growth in the Bear River Region. This effort has been guided heavily by direct input from the Bear River Region Committee of the Utah State Board of Education's Career and Technical Education department. The input from the secondary career and technical education directors in the region, coupled with the input from the Bridgerland Applied Technology College, provides the underpinnings of this degree. Regents Policy R473 “Standards for Granting Academic Credit for CTE Course Work Completed in Non-Credit Instructional Formats” was approved on February 4, 2011. From this mandate, Utah State University created the AAS in General Technology. Since the creation of the degree program, Utah State University has been working closely with industry in the region to support the AAS degree in General Technology and provide opportunities for development of their workforce, culminating in a B.S. degree. Through these efforts, advisors from regional industry partners have expressed a need for further education beyond the AAS. Students who have completed the AAS degree have indicated a desire to further their education without redundancy and remediation. This degree will service a pipeline of students interested in robotics; information and computer technology; product development; and technical management. This will increase the number of trained professionals for the workforce demands in Northern Utah, and throughout the state, by creating stackable credential training opportunities.

The proposed Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology Systems fills a need of the local industry for this type of graduate. For example, the Human Resources director at Autoliv indicated that the local automated manufacturing industry actively recruits students from Indiana State University and a few schools in California. They have had retention issues with workers from out of state and would like to be able to hire local graduates with the right degree. It will also provide an opportunity for individuals in industrial settings who have completed a one-year certificate and/or an AAS degree and are now seeking opportunities to promote their career advancement.

Labor Market Demand Provide local, state, and/or national labor market data that speak to the need for this program. Occupational demand, wage, and number of annual openings information may be found at sources such as Utah DWS Occupation Information Data Viewer (jobs.utah.gov/jsp/wi/utalmis/gotoOccinfo.do) and the Occupation Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/oco). An advisory committee was created to explore the potential for this degree program consisting of Autoliv, Post Brands, Orbital ATK and Autonomous Solutions. These and additional employers have committed to offer tuition reimbursement for employees willing to obtain this BS degree, and it is known that students in the AAS General Technology degree program are utilizing this benefit from their employer. Their commitment comes from the demand for additional skilled workers rather than recruiting out of state students to come to Utah to work. According to the Department of Workforce Services, the projected job growth for fields related to the four emphasis areas of this degree will increase for the next 10 years. For example, the annual average projected number of workers needed for the computer and information technology fields in the Bear River Region is 1,490 with an annual median wage of $52,737 and a 2.3% annual percent increase. Using the Utah Department of Workforce Services Occupational Projections 2014-2024 (http://jobs,utah.gov/wi/ pubs/outlooks/state/index.html), the other emphases show strong positive growth within the State as well. For example, the annual growth rate of Mechanical Engineering Technicians - Robotics, Automation, and Control emphasis: 2.8% annual growth rate/$48,710 median annual wage; Industrial Production Managers - Technical Management emphasis: 2.1% annual growth rate /$89,840 median annual wage; and Graphic Designers - Product Design emphasis 2.9% annual growth rate/$$44,220 median annual wage. This information demonstrates the need for graduates from this type of degree within the region and State. Student Demand Provide evidence of student interest and demand that supports potential program enrollment. Use Appendix D to project five years' enrollments and graduates. Note: If the proposed program is an expansion of an existing program, present several years enrollment trends by headcount and/or by student credit hours that justify expansion. This degree offers a cohesive pathway, starting in high school to a BS degree, which allow students to take steps in their employment in these industries. For example, in the Northern Utah region, high school students attend an ATC and can obtain a 900 hour certificate before graduation. Also in Cache, Box Elder, and Rich counties, the school districts have partnered with BATC to provide STEM programs that have more than 120 students currently enrolled who would be prepared/qualified to enter this degree program once it becomes available. Upon completion of their ATC certificate, students can then become employed within the region and may receive tuition reimbursement as they move forward with the AAS degree then this BS degree.

The table below shows students that are currently advancing in the AAS General Technology degree program. As shown, there has been a steady increase in the number of students enrolled in the AAS degree program. This degree program offers students a way to further their education after completing training at the Bridgerland Applied Technical College.

AAS Degree Enrollment and Graduation Numbers:

Total Enrollments Total Graduates 2012-2013 3 2012-2013 3 2013-2014 7 2013-2014 4 2014-2015 15 2014-2015 5 2015-2016 19 2015-2016 7 2016-2017 27 2016-2017 -

This degree also provides an outlet for students that have started other technical degrees at USU and are looking for an alternative degree pathway that utilizes, and highlights, their technical experience and skills. For example, a student who is not matriculated into the junior and senior year design studios of the Outdoor Product Design and Development degree program can apply their credits into a degree in Technology System emphasizing Product Development.

Collaboration with and Impact on Other USHE Institutions Indicate if the program will be delivered outside of designated service area; provide justification. Service areas are defined in higheredutah.org/policies/policyr315/ . Assess the impact the new program will have on other USHE institutions. Describe any discussions with other institutions pertaining to this program. Include any collaborative efforts that may have been proposed. This program will not conflict with other institutions since this program is not offered in the Northern Utah region. This program has the potential and capacity to build upon existing programs offered at USU- Eastern (Price and Blanding campuses), and through the Regional Campus network to extend this program primarily into rural areas of Utah that are within USU's service region.

Nationally, the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering offers accreditation for programs similar to this proposal. This program has been designed to meet their standards and once the program is in place, accreditation will be investigated, with an initial projected review after five years. According to the ATMAE website, the average cost of initial accreditation visit fee is $5000.

Section IV: Program Details

Admission Requirements List admission requirements specific to the proposed program. The admission requirements will be consistent with the existing USU undergraduate admission requirements. Curriculum and Degree Map Use the tables in Appendix A to provide a list of courses and Appendix B to provide a program Degree Map, also referred to as a graduation plan.

Section V: Institution, Faculty, and Staff Support

Faculty Describe faculty development activities that will support this program. Will existing faculty/instructions, including teaching/ graduate assistants, be sufficient to instruct the program or will additional faculty be recruited? If needed, provide plans and resources to secure qualified faculty. Use Appendix C to provide detail on faculty profiles and new hires. The courses draw on strengths and expertise of the faculty in the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education along with collaboration from the Bridgerland Applied Technology College that provides technical content training for students within the AAS degee in General Technology. Additional courses offered in programs outside the department, (e.g., the Huntsman School of Business) will be applied to this degree with minimal student impact. Through restructuring and reallocation of teaching assignments, the faculty can accommodate the student demand of the proposed program while requiring only one additional faculty member. The position for the faculty member is being funded through the Strategic Workforce Initiative collaborative partnership with the Bridgerland Applied Technology College. Additional faculty will be considered as the enrollment in the program grows or industry partners sponsors such additions.

Staff Describe the staff development activities that will support this program. Will existing staff such as administrative, secretarial/ clerical, laboratory aides, advisors, be sufficient to support the program or will additional staff need to be hired? Provide plans and resources to secure qualified staff, as needed. With little restructuring, current staff resources are sufficient for the needs of this new program. As the program grows or industry partners sponsor such additions, additional staff will be considered. Student Advisement Describe how students in the proposed program will be advised. The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education has designated advisors throughout the regional campus system and within the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. The advisors for this program will be the same individuals who also advise students in the AAS General Technology program. If needed, student peer mentors will assist the advisors with the increased number of students and additional advising capacity will be added as student numbers warrant within ASTE.

Library and Information Resources Describe library resources required to offer the proposed program if any. List new library resources to be acquired. Additional resources will not be needed. USU's current undergraduate resources include all software needed for this degree program.

Projected Enrollment and Finance Use Appendix D to provide projected enrollment and information on related operating expenses and funding sources.

Section VI: Program Evaluation

Program Assessment Identify program goals. Describe the system of assessment to be used to evaluate and develop the program. The School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education will conduct on-going assessment of the degree program and make improvements or adjustments as needed. The objectives selected for this program include skills and knowledge identified by industry leaders.

This program has four primary objectives. After completion of this degree program, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate technical knowledge and ability in at least one of the following emphasis areas: Technical Management; Robotics, Automation, and Controls; Product Development; and Information and Computer Technology. 2. Develop computational skills specific to problems and critical issues that exist in one of the emphasis areas. 3. Demonstrate written, verbal and visual communication skills and problem solving skills. 4. Acquire training and develop skills necessary for a career or an advanced degree program.

Instructors will use student course evaluations as a formative step in evaluating the program. The program faculty will have the opportunity to interact and work with other faculty from across campus to seek feedback. The department will also conduct exit interviews/surveys of graduating students and use portfolios and senior projects to evaluate the technical, written, verbal, and communication skills of the students. The program will survey alumni at approximate five-year intervals to provide an opportunity for student reflection on the program outcomes and overall value. Industry partners will offer internships and provide feedback about the program through an advisory committee. Student Standards of Performance List the standards, competencies, and marketable skills students will have achieved at the time of graduation. How and why were these standards and competencies chosen? Include formative and summative assessment measures to be used to determine student learning outcomes. The student performance standards have been identified and developed through partnership with industry through an advisory committee. The standards will be evaluated and adapted as industry partners provide feedback.

Core Standards of Performance • Assess safety concerns in an industrial environment • Evaluate technology as it relates to society • Demonstrate technical and professional communication skills • Demonstrate effective leadership, teamwork, and communication skills • Apply a design process to an industry related project • Apply technical concepts related to their emphasis area through an industry related project • Apply creative design processes and evaluate outcomes

Management and Technical Standards • Analyze factors affecting human resource management issues, production planning, scheduling, and inventory control relative to business goals and professional development (technical management emphasis) • Obtain industry certification(s) o at least three industrial robotic platforms (robotics, automation, and controls emphasis) o at least three ICT related systems/platforms (information and computer technology) • Explain and apply the basic decision making, production, and creative processes involved in the conversion of materials to finished products (product development and robotics, automation, and controls emphases) • Apply technical knowledge and skills related to computer hardware and software (information and computer technology emphasis)

Industry partnerships will be used to evaluate and provide feedback of students' learning and performance in an industrial setting. Completion of a senior design project will be evaluated using a common rubric to assess the student standards of performance. Artifacts demonstrating student performance will be included in a portfolio and collected throughout the courses in the program. Appendix A: Program Curriculum List all courses, including new courses, to be offered in the proposed program by prefix, number, title, and credit hours (or credit equivalences). Indicate new courses with an X in the appropriate columns. The total number of credit hours should reflect the number of credits required to be awarded the degree. For variable credits, please enter the minimum value in the table for credit hours. To explain variable credit in detail as well as any additional information, use the narrative box at the end of this appendix.

NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours General Education Courses (list specific courses if recommended for this program on Degree Map) General Education Credit Hour Sub-Total 30 Required Courses + - BUSN2200 Business Communications 3 + - BUSN2320 Small Business Management for CTE 3 + - TEE2300 Electronics Fundamentals (QI) 4 + - TEE3000 Hazard Recognition and Control 3 + - ASTE3440 Science, Technology and Modern Society (DSC) 3 + - ASTE3050 Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI) 3 + - CMST2110 Interpersonal Communication (BHU/HR) 3 + - ASTE4250 Internship** 4 + - ASTE4900 Senior Project 3 + - ELEC1XXX ATC 900 hr certificate or USU certificate of completion 30 + - **This course will be renamed & restructured upon program approval

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 59 Elective Courses + - Choose 4 of the following courses (16 credits): + - BUSN2010 Financial Accounting 4 + - BUSN2020 Managerial Accounting 4 + - BUSN2050 Business Law 4 + - BUSN2390 Organizational Behavior 3 + - BUSN2590 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 2 + - BUSN2800 Computerized Accounting 2 + - BUSN2988 Special Problems (Enterpreneurial Thought) 3 + - CMST1020 Public Speaking (BHU) 3 + - 105

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 16 Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 105

Can students complete this degree without emphases? Yes or No NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Name of Emphasis: Robotics, Automation, and Controls + - BCIS1000 Introduction to Computer Science 3 + - TEE2400 Industrial Networking** 3 + - TEE3380 Advance PLC** 3 + - TEE3390 HMI** 3 + - TEE3370 Industrial Robotics 3 + - **This course will be renamed & restructured upon program approval

Emphasis Credit Hour Sub-Total 15 Total Number of Credits to Complete Program 120 Remove this emphasis

NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Name of Emphasis: Information and Computer Technology + - TEE3400 Computer Automation** 3 + - TEE3710 Advanced Hardware** 3 + - TEE3510 Advanced Server Administration** 3 + - TEE4710 Security and Digital Forensics** 3 + - TEE3050 Network Administration** 3 + - **This course will be renamed & restructured upon program approval

Emphasis Credit Hour Sub-Total 15 Total Number of Credits to Complete Program 120 Remove this emphasis

NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Name of Emphasis: Product Development + - TEE2230 Advanced Materials and Processing Systems 3 + - TEE2020 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems 3 + - FCSE3030 Textile Science (DSC/QI) 4 + - OPDD4420 Digital Design Technologies for Outdoor Products I 3 + - OPDD4430 Digital Design Technologies for Outdoor Products II 3

Emphasis Credit Hour Sub-Total 16 Total Number of Credits to Complete Program 121 Remove this emphasis NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Name of Emphasis: Technical Management + - MGT3250 Introduction to Human Resource Management 3 + - MGT3510 New Venture Fundamentals 2 + - MGT3520 New Venture Management 2 + - MGT3540 New Venture Financing 2 + - MGT3700 Operations Management 2 + - MGT4720 Production Planning and Control 2 + - Internship or MGT elective 2

Emphasis Credit Hour Sub-Total 15 Total Number of Credits to Complete Program 120 Remove this emphasis

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information. This program is designed to "stack" onto the AAS in General Technology available at USU; however, it can be completed in a traditional method using a current USU certificate of completion. Both the 900+ hour ATC certificate and the USU certificate of completion fulfill 30 technical credits within the degree program. Degree Map Degree maps pertain to undergraduate programs ONLY. Provide a degree map for proposed program. Degree Maps were approved by the State Board of Regents on July 17, 2014 as a degree completion measure. Degree maps or graduation plans are a suggested semester-by-semester class schedule that includes prefix, number, title, and semester hours. For more details see http://higheredutah.org/pdf/agendas/201407/TAB%20A%202014-7-18.pdf (Item #3).

Please cut-and-paste the degree map or manually enter the degree map in the table below.

First Year Fall Cr. Hr. First Year Spring Cr. Hr. Working on 900 hr certificate or equivalent Working on 900 hr certificate or equivalent

Total Total Second Year Fall Cr. Hr. Second Year Spring Cr. Hr. ENGL1010 Introduction to Writing 3 BUSN2320 Small Business Management/CTE 3 MATH1050 3 BUSN2200 Business Communication 3 Breadth Social Science Course 3 Emphasis Area Credit (for AAS) 3 Emphasis Credits (AAS) 3 Breadth Exploration (Gen Ed) 3 Breadth Creative Arts 3 ECN1500 Intro to Economic Institutions 3 Total 15 Total 15 Third Year Fall Cr. Hr. Third Year Spring Cr. Hr. ASTE3050 Technical & Professional Comm. 3 Breadth Humanties 3 Breadth Life Science 3 Breadth Physical Science 3 Emphasis Area Credit (AAS) 3 ENGL2010 Intermediate Writing 3 Emphasis Area Credit (AAS) 3 TEE2300 Electronics Fundamentals 3 Elective Credit (BS) 3 Emphasis Credits (BS) 3 Total 15 Total 15 Fourth Year Fall Cr. Hr. Fourth Year Spring Cr. Hr. TEE3400 Hazard Recognition and Control 3 ASTE4250 Internship 3 ASTE3440 Science & Tech of Mod Society 3 ASTE4900 Senior Project 3 CMST3250 Organizational Communication 3 Elective Credit (BS) 3 Emphasis Credits 3 Emphasis Credits 3 Emphasis Credits 3 Emphasis Credits 3 Total 15 Total 15 Appendix C: Current and New Faculty / Staff Information Part I. Department Faculty / Staff Identify # of department faculty / staff (headcount) for the year preceding implementation of proposed program. # Non -Tenure # Tenured # Tenure -Track Track Faculty: Full Time with Doctorate 11 5 1 Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate 1 Faculty: Full Time with Masters 4 1 5 Faculty: Part Time with Masters Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate 4 3 10 Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate Teaching / Graduate Assistants 1 Staff: Full Time 11 Staff: Part Time 7

Part II. Proposed Program Faculty Profiles List current faculty within the institution -- with academic qualifications -- to be used in support of the proposed program(s). Tenure (T) / Est. % of time faculty Tenure Track member will dedicate If "Other," First Name Last Name (TT) / Other Degree Institution where Credential was Earned to proposed program. describe Full Time Faculty

Tracy Blake Other PhD Arizona State University 50%

Curtis Frazier Other M.S. Utah State University 50%

Dennis Garner Other M.S. Brigham Young University 30%

Bruce Miller T PhD Iowa State University 10%

Elias Perez Other MAE Western Governors University 50%

Ed Reeve T PhD Ohio State University 10%

Trevor Robinson Other PhD Utah State University 100%

Gary Stewardson T PhD University of Maryland 10%

Steve Williams Other M.S. Utah State University 100%

Part Time Faculty

Part III: New Faculty / Staff Projections for Proposed Program Indicate the number of faculty / staff to be hired in the first three years of the program, if applicable. Include additional cost for these faculty / staff members in Appendix D. Est. % of time to # Non -Tenure be dedicated to # Tenured # Tenure -Track Track Academic or Industry Credentials Needed proposed program. Faculty: Full Time with Doctorate Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate Faculty: Full Time with Masters 1 M.S. - Information Systems 100% Faculty: Part Time with Masters Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate Teaching / Graduate Assistants Staff: Full Time Staff: Part Time 1 B.S. - Advisor 25% Appendix D: Projected Program Participation and Finance

Part I. Project the number of students who will be attracted to the proposed program as well as increased expenses, if any. Include new faculty & staff as described in Appendix C. Three Year Projection: Program Participation and Department Budget

Year Preceding New Program Implementation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Student Data # of Majors in Department 953 963 973 988 1,003 1,023 # of Majors in Proposed Program(s) 10 20 35 50 70 # of Graduates from Department 154 164 174 189 204 224 # Graduates in New Program(s) 0 5 10 15 20 Department Financial Data Department Budget Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Addition to Addition to Addition to Project additional expenses associated with Year Preceding Base Budget Base Budget Base Budget offering new program(s). Account for New Faculty Implementation for New for New for New as stated in Appendix C, "Faculty Projections." (Base Budget) Program(s) Program(s) Program(s) EXPENSES – nature of additional costs required for proposed program(s) List salary benefits for additional faculty/staff each year the positions will be filled. For example, if hiring faculty in year 2, include expense in years 2 and 3. List one-time operating expenses only in the year expended. Personnel (Faculty & Staff Salary & Benefits) $2,041,467 $90,000 $105,000 $105,000 Operating Expenses (equipment, travel, resources) $121,333 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 Other:

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $95,000 $110,000 $110,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $2,162,800 $2,257,800 $2,272,800 $2,272,800 FUNDING – source of funding to cover additional costs generated by proposed program(s) Describe internal reallocation using Narrative 1 on the following page. Describe new sources of funding using Narrative 2. Internal Reallocation $95,000 $110,000 $110,000 Appropriation Special Legislative Appropriation Grants and Contracts Special Fees Tuition Differential Tuition (requires Regents approval) PROPOSED PROGRAM FUNDING $95,000 $110,000 $110,000 TOTAL DEPARTMENT FUNDING $0 $95,000 $110,000 $110,000 Difference Funding - Expense ($2,162,800) ($2,162,800) ($2,162,800) ($2,162,800) Part II: Expense explanation

Expense Narrative Describe expenses associated with the proposed program. One new faculty member will be added to the technology faculty with expertise linked to information technology. Anticipate the position at the Brigham City regional campus. Additional advising capacity will be needed beginning in Year 2 as ASTE advisors are nearing full capacity currently. Also anticipate an incremental operating cost associated with a new program, faculty and staff additions.

Part III: Describe funding sources

Revenue Narrative 1 Describe what internal reallocations, if applicable, are available and any impact to existing programs or services. ASTE has no additional revenue streams that have been committed to this program. The primary revenue that can be directed towards this program will come through funding generated internally based upon the SCH return. The faculty member has been funded at the Brigham City campus to focus upon Information Technology. The program/content focus of this individual will support this degree program as well.

Revenue Narrative 2 Describe new funding sources and plans to acquire the funds. 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a PhD in Landscape Architecture in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a PhD in Landscape Architecture.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a PhD in Landscape Architecture in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes offering a PhD in Landscape Architecture, and

WHEREAS, The proposed doctoral degree provides students a terminal degree in this field, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a PhD in Landscape Architecture in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE: Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Full Template

Section I: The Request Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Doctoral degree(s): PhD in Landscape Architecture effective Fall 2017. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Program Description Present a complete, formal program description. Utah State University (USU), College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, proposes to offer an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Landscape Architecture. The mission of the doctoral program in Landscape Architecture is to (1) prepare leaders and future faculty in landscape architecture, and (2) engage in creative intellectual work that contributes to the theory and practice of landscape architecture. Students will apply critical theories and methods in landscape architecture to address the dynamic issues and scales of natural and built landscapes in the context of human systems. This mission will be accomplished through a core set of landscape architecture courses, research methods courses, advanced electives, and scholarly experiences. The program will produce experts in experimental and applied design research across a variety of academic disciplines.

Consistency with Institutional Mission Explain how the program is consistent with the institution's Regents-approved mission, roles, and goals. Institutional mission and roles may be found at higheredutah.org/policies/policyr312/ . The proposed doctoral program in Landscape Architecture is consistent with USU’s mission “to discover, create, and transmit knowledge through education and training programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels; through research and development; and through service and extension programs” (R312, 4.1.1). This program specifically addresses USU’s goals and objectives for strengthening the graduate program. In addition, the goals of discovery and promotion of excellence in research and scholarship are consistent with this program’s focus on producing strong researchers and future faculty in the field of landscape architecture.

The proposed program will benefit the institution by adding to the doctoral program offerings. Given that USU is focused on increasing graduate enrollments, specifically doctoral enrollments, this program will benefit USU. In terms of benefits to USHE and the state, as noted in the section above, the doctoral program in Landscape Architecture will serve the public through learning, discovery, and engagement through a new cadre of leaders and researchers who can advance discoveries in landscape architecture to solve problems in the design, planning, and management of natural and built landscapes across the intermountain west and around the world.

Section III: Needs Assessment

Program Rationale Describe the institutional procedures used to arrive at a decision to offer the program. Briefly indicate why such a program should be initiated. State how the institution and the USHE benefit by offering the proposed program. The demand for landscape architecture is strong with projected growth of 5% between 2014 and 2024. Yet, numerous studies continue to confirm that the profession of landscape architecture is growing at a rate well below that needed to meet expected demand. The profession and its professional society, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), continue to challenge the academic community to accelerate the expansion of education programs to address the shortfall. This, compounded by the shift in the academic environment where landscape architecture faculty success is based increasingly on research performance and behaviors, is resulting in increased demand for doctoral-level graduates to fill a growing number of research, teaching and practice positions in universities. Faculty position announcements reflect this need, as the vast majority indicate a preference for applicants who possess PhDs.

In a recent paper that appeared in Landscape Research Record, Christensen and Michael, noted a critical need for greater preparation of the landscape architecture academy in conceptualizing, acquiring support for, conducting, and reporting meaningful research. Doing so will lead to greater success in the academic environment, support for evidence-based professional practice, and provide a much needed theoretical foundation for the future of landscape architecture. Landscape architecture has much to offer educational attitudes and approaches, and it is believed that USU is poised to be at the forefront of this exciting new movement.

There is a strong student demand for landscape architecture doctoral programs, with few opportunities. Within the intermountain region, there is a PhD landscape architecture program at the University of Oregon and a PhD program with an emphasis in landscape architecture at the University of Colorado Denver. Student demand and the desire to provide programs that students are interested in is leading to greater interest in creating PhD programs in research universities like USU. However, presently there remains few existing programs in the United States and particularly in the intermountain region.

As one of Utah's two state-supported research universities, Utah State University has focused on hiring strong faculty who conduct cutting-edge research. The proposed PhD program in Landscape Architecture, in addition to adding research strength to the University with a new PhD, will also complement and strengthen current University programs in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, the College of Engineering, the College of Natural Resources, and the College of Agriculture and Applied Science. Faculty and students across departments in these colleges are already collaborating on research. The PhD program in Landscape Architecture will bring these faculty and students together into one program, increasing opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration.

The proposed PhD program in Landscape Architecture will respond the growing need for landscape architects with expertise in applying basic research methodologies and educational training. Given the current job market demand and scarcity of PhD programs, it is expected that graduates of USU's program will be well-positioned to move into postdoctoral and other academic positions.

Student Demand Provide evidence of student interest and demand that supports potential program enrollment. Use Appendix D to project five years' enrollments and graduates. Note: If the proposed program is an expansion of an existing program, present several years enrollment trends by headcount and/or by student credit hours that justify expansion. There is a strong student demand for landscape architecture doctoral programs. Three schools in the United States offer a PhD in landscape architecture. And an additional eighteen schools offer PhD programs in allied disciplines with an emphasis in landscape architecture. The closest landscape architecture PhD program is at the University of Oregon, with the closest PhD with an emphasis in landscape architecture at the University of Colorado-Denver in Architecture. Excepting the University of Colorado-Denver, there are no landscape architecture PhD programs in the intermountain west.

The graduate programs of faculty participating in this proposed Landscape Architecture PhD program contain students who are interested in obtaining knowledge and research skills in landscape architecture. There is a need for a doctoral degree that will enable these students to receive advanced research and academic experiences. More students wanting a PhD degree in landscape architecture will be able to stay in Utah rather than go out of the intermountain west. This change will help to keep more talented students in Utah for their doctoral degrees.

Similar Programs Are similar programs offered elsewhere in the USHE, the state, or Intermountain Region? If yes, identify the existing program(s) and cite justifications for why the Regents should approve another program of this type. How does the proposed program differ from or compliment similar program(s)? There is no similar PhD program in landscape architecture within the USHE. The closest program is the PhD program in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design at the University of Utah. The doctoral degree helps meet society's need for researchers, scholars, teachers, and leaders to make metropolitan areas sustainable and resilient. The degree is managed by the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning and is designed to facilitate the interdisciplinary culture of the University of Utah. Depending on the nature of prior graduate work, the doctoral degree will require between 61 and 83 credit hours, or more, and extend a minimum of six full time semesters of course work. The degree includes core, dissertation field, qualifying examination, and dissertation benchmarks. The core is composed of a sequence of semester- long doctoral seminars in metropolitan planning, metropolitan policy, metropolitan design, research design, technical writing, and teaching methods for a total of 21 credits. Doctoral students also complete a minimum of 18 credits in a dissertation field including courses outside the Department. The significant difference between the program at the University of Utah and the proposed program at Utah State University is (1) that the curriculum and research experiences at the UofU are focused primarily on metropolitan planning, policy, and design (urban issues). The program at USU will primarily focus on the dynamic issues and scales of natural and built landscapes in the context of human systems. This focus encompasses urban issues, which may be addressed according to students' interests. However, faculty and students are currently studying such issues as landscape design, landscape planning, research methodology, social equity, instructional technology, landscape history, urban planning and design (the only overlap), community branding, landscape visualization, landscape representation, GIS application, sustainable development models and assessment, campus planning, ecosystem services, green infrastructure, stormwater management, and recreation environments. There is a need for a program that addresses landscape-scale issues, including rural and wildland contexts.

Collaboration with and Impact on Other USHE Institutions Indicate if the program will be delivered outside of designated service area; provide justification. Service areas are defined in higheredutah.org/policies/policyr315/ . Assess the impact the new program will have on other USHE institutions. Describe any discussions with other institutions pertaining to this program. Include any collaborative efforts that may have been proposed. No impacts on other USHE institutions are expected. It is expected that faculty and students of the PhD in Landscape Architecture may collaborate with the faculty and students of the PhD in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design.

External Review and Accreditation Indicate whether external consultants or, for a career and technical education program, program advisory committee were involved in the development of the proposed program. List the members of the external consultants or advisory committee and briefly describe their activities. If the program will seek special professional accreditation, project anticipated costs and a date for accreditation review. As it is not the intent of the Landscape Architecture PhD program to prepare students to practice landscape architecture, the PhD will not be an accredited degree for practice. There are currently no agencies or associations that accredit programs such as this one. No external consultants were involved in the development of the proposed program, although the doctoral program was modeled on the interdisciplinary Disability Disciplines doctoral program in the College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, which program has a focus on academic professional preparation.

Section IV: Program Details

Graduation Standards and Number of Credits Provide graduation standards. Provide justification if number of credit or clock hours exceeds credit limit for this program type described in R401-3.11, which can be found at higheredutah.org/policies/R401. Students entering the program with a master's degree will be required to earn a minimum of 60 credits for graduation. All students will complete 6 hours of core landscape architecture courses, 14 credit hours of statistics and research design, 3 hours of instructional design, 3 hours of grant proposal development instruction, 12 hours of advanced electives in support of the student's focus area, 3 hours of academic applied learning experiences, 7 hours of academic professional product experiences, and 12 hours of dissertation credits for a total of 60 credits post masters. The total credit requirement meets the minimum requirement for a doctoral degree at USU of 60 semester credits in addition to a master's degree. This credit requirement is consistent with other doctoral programs across the nation, the average credit requirement of which is 61 credits.

This doctoral program in landscape architecture has a different focus than other programs in the United States, in that one significant objective is faculty preparation. While academic products are expectations of other programs, they are requirements of this doctoral program in landscape architecture. These academic products (conference presentation, writing for journal publication, grant writing, and literature review) are approached as applied learning experiences with assigned faculty mentors in the process. As students will collaborate closely with a faculty member on each applied learning experience, with defined and assessed learning objectives, participation for credit, albeit modest, is warranted and reflects the time commitment of both the faculty and the student. This approach is modeled on an existing and successful doctoral program in Disability Disciplines at Utah State University which is also focused heavily on the preparation of future academic professionals.

Admission Requirements List admission requirements specific to the proposed program. Admission to the PhD program will be granted to a small number of highly qualified individuals each year. Prospective students will submit the standard graduate school application through the school of graduate studies. Admissions criteria will be consistent with USU's School of Graduate Studies requirements, including a GPA for the last 60 credits of at least a 3.0 and GRE scores for the verbal and quantitative areas at the 40th percentile or above. Applicants should have completed a master's degree in an allied field to landscape architecture, such as planning, landscape architecture, or architecture, before entering. Applicants will also need to demonstrate, through their statement of interest / letter of intent, fit and research interests that are consistent with current faculty in the program.

Curriculum and Degree Map Use the tables in Appendix A to provide a list of courses and Appendix B to provide a program Degree Map, also referred to as a graduation plan.

Section V: Institution, Faculty, and Staff Support

Institutional Readiness How do existing administrative structures support the proposed program? Identify new organizational structures that may be needed to deliver the program. Will the proposed program impact the delivery of undergraduate and/or lower-division education? If yes, how? Current administrative structures that support graduate programs, including supports from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies as well as college and departmental infrastructures that are already in place will be used to support this program. No new supports or organizational structures are needed. This Landscape Architecture PhD program will be administratively housed in the Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department. The staff resources (e.g., Graduate Program Director) already in place will be used to support this program. This proposed program will have minimal impact on the delivery of undergraduate courses, likely confined to the participation of PhD students as instructors in select undergraduate courses as part of their academic preparation internship/practicum experience. The proposed program will have greater impact on the delivery of graduate courses in LAEP. Some of the graduate courses currently being taught with masters level students will be part of this program (LAEP 6880, 6740, 6910, and 6930). These courses will see increased rigor as necessary to support doctoral students, which will benefit the masters students as well. LAEP 6740 has already transitioned to a greater focus on landscape architecture theory, anticipating the need for such within the graduate program as a whole. Similarly, LAEP 6880 continues to expand the breadth and depth of its coverage of design research methods to support increasing graduate student scholarship. The remaining courses are journal reading seminars where a more robust discussion is expected with the inclusion of doctoral level students.

Members of the core faculty are strongly interdisciplinary and actively engaged in the discovery, application, and integration of knowledge, as well as artistry that creates insight and understanding. These scholarly activities are in the areas of design, planning, research methodology, social equity, instructional technology, landscape history, urban planning and design, community branding, visualization, representation, GIS application, sustainable development models and assessment, campus planning, ecosystem services, green infrastructure, stormwater management, and recreation environments. In addition, the LAEP faculty collaborate widely across each college at USU as well as within LAEP's home College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.

LAEP department faculty will support the Landscape Architecture PhD program. However, given the interdisciplinary nature of this program, faculty outside LAEP will also be involved in the program, primarily faculty in the College of Education and Human Services whose current PhD courses emphasizing research methods and instructional design are applicable to the mission of this program.

No new lines are required for this program as existing faculty can cover program needs. However, additional faculty lines would strengthen the program in terms of diversity of course offerings and design research experiences. Opportunities for targeted hires will be explored over time.

Staff Describe the staff development activities that will support this program. Will existing staff such as administrative, secretarial/ clerical, laboratory aides, advisors, be sufficient to support the program or will additional staff need to be hired? Provide plans and resources to secure qualified staff, as needed. Existing staff will be utilized to provide support to the Landscape Architecture PhD program. Although interdisciplinary, the program will be housed in the LAEP Department where the current staff can provide support for admissions, student tracking, etc. As with all doctoral-level program advising, advising duties will be carried by individual faculty mentors as well as the program steering committee, which will be comprised of all faculty involved in the Landscape Architecture PhD program.

Student Advisement Describe how students in the proposed program will be advised. Students will be assigned a faculty advisor, based on aligned scholarly interests, at the time they are admitted to the program. This faculty member will remain the student's primary advisor through the student's time in the program. In addition to their faculty advisor, each student's progress in the program will be reviewed annually by all program faculty in an annual student review meeting. Students will receive written feedback on their progress following this meeting. The feedback will address progress in the areas of: • Research skills and progress • Progress toward completion of the program • Didactic coursework • Internship performance • Other accomplishments and/or concerns

Library and Information Resources Describe library resources required to offer the proposed program if any. List new library resources to be acquired. No additional library resources will be needed to support this program. Key journals in the Landscape Architecture area (e.g., Landscape Journal, Journal of Landscape Architecture, Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal of the American Planning Association, Landscape Research Record, etc.) are available digitally through USU's library.

Projected Enrollment and Finance Use Appendix D to provide projected enrollment and information on related operating expenses and funding sources.

Section VI: Program Evaluation

Program Assessment Identify program goals. Describe the system of assessment to be used to evaluate and develop the program. The overall goal of this program is to produce landscape architecture PhD graduates who will be successful in research and academic settings post-graduation. Data on placement rates of students will be an important metric of success. While in the program, students will be expected to meet certain standards (as described below). Outcomes on these standards will also be used to judge program success.

The Landscape Architecture PhD program in Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences will train the next generation of university educators and leaders to both engage in creative intellectual work that contributes to the theory and practice of landscape architecture and prepare future practitioners to address the dynamic issues and scales of natural and built landscapes in the context of human systems.

Students in the Landscape Architecture PhD Program will learn the theoretical, conceptual and methodological issues involved in design research. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to design and conduct design research that employs a variety of methods and that contributes to the theory and practice of landscape architecture. Students will also participate in applied learning experiences and products to prepare them for the professoriate, such as grant writing, writing for publication, and university teaching. Completion of the PhD program will help students maximize their marketability for academic positions at graduation, or contribute significantly to the professional development of current academic faculty. Appendix A: Program Curriculum List all courses, including new courses, to be offered in the proposed program by prefix, number, title, and credit hours (or credit equivalences). Indicate new courses with an X in the appropriate columns. The total number of credit hours should reflect the number of credits required to be awarded the degree. For variable credits, please enter the minimum value in the table for credit hours. To explain variable credit in detail as well as any additional information, use the narrative box at the end of this appendix.

NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours General Education Courses (list specific courses if recommended for this program on Degree Map) General Education Credit Hour Sub-Total Required Courses + - LAEP 7800 Introduction to the Professoriate 1 + - LAEP 6740 Landscape Architecture Theory and Methods 3 + - LAEP 6910 Journal Reading Group 1 1 + - LAEP 6930 Journal Reading Group 2 1 + - LAEP 6880 Design Research Methods 2 + - EDUC 6600 Measurement, Design and Analysis 1 3 + - EDUC 7610 Measurement, Design and Analysis 2 3 + - EDUC 6770 Qualitative Research Methods 1 3 + - EDUC 7770 Qualitative Research Methods 2 3 + - PSY 7700 Grant Writing 3 + - ITLS 6350 Instructional Design Process 1 3 + - LAEP 7810 Applied Learning Experience: Research Internship 1 + - LAEP 7820 Applied Learning Experience: College Teaching Internship - Seminar 1 + - LAEP 7830 Applied Learning Experience: College Teaching Internship - Studio 1 + - LAEP 7910 Professional Product: Conference Presentation 1 + - LAEP 7920 Professional Product: Writing for Publication 2 + - LAEP 7930 Professional Product: Grant Writing 2 + - LAEP 7940 Professional Product: Review of Literature 2 + - LAEP 7970 Dissertation Research 12 Choose of the following courses: + - + -

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 48 Elective Courses + - Advanced Electives Electives in support of student's focus area 12 Choose of the following courses: + - + -

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 12 Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 60 Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information. An interdisciplinary aspect of the doctoral program in Landscape Architecture at USU is the inclusion of advanced elective requirements which will be primarily met outside of the LAEP program. Given the current focus of LAEP's curriculum on practitioner preparation through a bachelors or 1st professional master's degree, many of the department's current courses available as electives would be repetitive to a doctoral student who already holds an accredited degree from an allied field to landscape architecture. Rather doctoral students will be expected to seek electives in support of their research and/or interest area. The selection of electives to support the candidate's emphasis area will be done in consultation with the instructors in the external program of interest to identify the options which would best meet the candidate's objectives. For example, a doctoral student may seek electives in management from the Huntsman School of Business to prepare for leadership in an academic environment. Another doctoral student may seek electives in the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to support a research interest in ecosystem services- focused land planning. Another doctoral student interested in rural community development may seek electives in rural sociology through the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. However, these are not the only possible emphases, with other possibilities reflecting the expertise of the Landscape Architecture doctoral program faculty and the institution. Each doctoral student will propose electives for their program of study under advisement with their faculty chair, dissertation committee, and external departments as appropriate to their research interests. Example Program Schedule

Year 1 Fall Semester - 10 credits LAEP 7800 Introduction to the Professoriate - 1 LAEP 6740 Landscape Architecture Theory and Methods - 3 EDUC 6600 Measurement, Design and Analysis 1 - 3 Elective - 3

Spring Semester - 9 credits LAEP 6880 Design Research Methods - 2 EDUC 7610 Measurement, Design and Analysis 2 - 3 PSY 7700 Grant Writing - 3 LAEP 6910 Journal Reading Group 1 - 1

Summer Semester - 3 credits ITLS 6350 Instructional Design Process 1 - 3

Year 2 Fall Semester - 10 credits EDUC 6770 Qualitative Research Methods 1 - 3 LAEP 6930 Journal Reading Group 2 - 1 LAEP 7810 Research Internship - 1 LAEP 7820 College Teaching Internship - Seminar - 1 LAEP 7930 Grant Writing - 2 LAEP 7940 Review of Literature - 2

Spring Semester - 10 credits EDUC 7770 Qualitative Research Methods 2 - 3 LAEP 7830 College Teaching Internship - Studio - 1 LAEP 7910 Conference Presentation - 1 LAEP 7920 Writing for Publication - 2 Elective - 3

Year 3 Fall Semester - 9 credits Electives - 3 Dissertation Research - 6

Spring Semester - 9 credits Electives - 3 Dissertation Research - 6 Degree Map Degree maps pertain to undergraduate programs ONLY. Provide a degree map for proposed program. Degree Maps were approved by the State Board of Regents on July 17, 2014 as a degree completion measure. Degree maps or graduation plans are a suggested semester-by-semester class schedule that includes prefix, number, title, and semester hours. For more details see http://higheredutah.org/pdf/agendas/201407/TAB%20A%202014-7-18.pdf (Item #3).

Please cut-and-paste the degree map or manually enter the degree map in the table below. Appendix C: Current and New Faculty / Staff Information Part I. Department Faculty / Staff Identify # of department faculty / staff (headcount) for the year preceding implementation of proposed program. # Non -Tenure # Tenured # Tenure -Track Track Faculty: Full Time with Doctorate 4 4 0 Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate 1 0 0 Faculty: Full Time with Masters 4 2 0 Faculty: Part Time with Masters 0 0 4 Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate 0 0 0 Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate 0 0 0 Teaching / Graduate Assistants 0 Staff: Full Time 8 6 0 Staff: Part Time 1 0 4

David Anderson T MLA Utah State University 5%

Bo Yang T PhD Texas A&M University 5%

Keith Christensen T PhD Utah State University 40%

David Evans TT MUD University of California Berkeley 5%

Ben George TT PhD Utah State University 5%

Todd Johnson Other MLA Harvard 5% Instructor

Caroline Lavoie T MLA University of Southern California 5%

Shujuan Li T PhD Texas A&M University 5%

Carlos Licon TT PhD Arizona State University 5%

Sean Michael T PhD Virginia Polytechnic University 5%

Ole Sleipness TT PhD Clemson University 5%

Barty Warren-Kretzschmar TT PhD Leibniz University Hannover 5%

Part Time Faculty

Part III: New Faculty / Staff Projections for Proposed Program Indicate the number of faculty / staff to be hired in the first three years of the program, if applicable. Include additional cost for these faculty / staff members in Appendix D. Est. % of time to # Non -Tenure be dedicated to # Tenured # Tenure -Track Track Academic or Industry Credentials Needed proposed program. Faculty: Full Time with Doctorate Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate Faculty: Full Time with Masters Faculty: Part Time with Masters Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate Teaching / Graduate Assistants Staff: Full Time Staff: Part Time Appendix D: Projected Program Participation and Finance

Year Preceding New Program Implementation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Student Data # of Majors in Department 21 24 27 28 28 29 # of Majors in Proposed Program(s) 2 3 4 4 5 # of Graduates from Department 6 7 6 8 10 9 # Graduates in New Program(s) 0 0 0 2 1 Department Financial Data Department Budget Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Addition to Addition to Addition to Project additional expenses associated with Year Preceding Base Budget Base Budget Base Budget offering new program(s). Account for New Faculty Implementation for New for New for New as stated in Appendix C, "Faculty Projections." (Base Budget) Program(s) Program(s) Program(s) EXPENSES – nature of additional costs required for proposed program(s) List salary benefits for additional faculty/staff each year the positions will be filled. For example, if hiring faculty in year 2, include expense in years 2 and 3. List one-time operating expenses only in the year expended. Personnel (Faculty & Staff Salary & Benefits) $1,243,694 $0 $0 $0 Operating Expenses (equipment, travel, resources) $27,173 $0 $0 $0 Other:

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $0 $0 $0 TOTAL EXPENSES $1,270,867 $1,270,867 $1,270,867 $1,270,867 FUNDING – source of funding to cover additional costs generated by proposed program(s) Describe internal reallocation using Narrative 1 on the following page. Describe new sources of funding using Narrative 2. Internal Reallocation Appropriation $1,270,867 Special Legislative Appropriation Grants and Contracts Special Fees Tuition Differential Tuition (requires Regents approval) $0 $1,180 $1,770 $2,360 PROPOSED PROGRAM FUNDING $1,180 $1,770 $2,360 TOTAL DEPARTMENT FUNDING $1,270,867 $1,272,047 $1,272,637 $1,273,227 Difference Funding - Expense $0 $1,180 $1,770 $2,360 Part II: Expense explanation

Expense Narrative Describe expenses associated with the proposed program. Budgets in other programs will not be impacted. Many of the classes taught in this program are already being offered in existing programs and there is verified capacity for additional students. Although faculty engaged in the Landscape Architecture PhD program may have additional advisees, this load will be spread out over multiple faculty members with little or no implications for budgets. The additional courses, representing applied learning (7800 series), professional product experiences (7900 series), dissertation research advising (7970), will be added for this program but these courses will be incorporated into teaching loads of existing faculty. These new courses (applied learning, professional product, and dissertation research) represent faculty mentoring; not classroom instruction. One new seminar course will be added, LAEP 7800 Introduction to the Professoriate (1 credit), but will be incorporated into the teaching loads of existing faculty as well.

Part III: Describe funding sources

Revenue Narrative 1 Describe what internal reallocations, if applicable, are available and any impact to existing programs or services. The Landscape Architecture PhD program will utilize existing faculty and courses at USU. No additional funding is required for this program. No reallocation of funds will be needed to support this program. The Landscape Architecture PhD program will generate new differential tuition.

Revenue Narrative 2 Describe new funding sources and plans to acquire the funds. 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems and Economics and Finance in the College of Science and the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business propose offering a Master of Data Analytics in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems and Economics and Finance in the College of Science and the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business propose offering a Master of Data Analytics.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Master of Data Analytics in the College of Science and the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems and Economics and Finance in the College of Science and the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business propose offering a Master of Data Analytics, and

WHEREAS, The proposed interdisciplinary graduate degree in Data Analytics will provide students with an outstanding career opportunity in an area of high demand, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic dean, the Educational Policies Committee, and the USU Faculty Senate, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the President and Provost of Utah State University;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the proposal to offer a Master of Data Analytics in the College of Science and the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business’ Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems and Economics and Finance and that this proposal be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______DATE: Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Full Template

Section I: The Request Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Master's degree(s): Master of Data Analytics effective Fall 2017. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Program Description Present a complete, formal program description. The purpose of the Master of Data Analytics (MDATA) program is to train the next generation of statisticians, business analysts, and computer scientists to meet the demand for individuals with data management and analysis skills in Utah and the United States. The program integrates coursework in Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems, Economics and Finance, and Computer Science, to give graduates a broad but focused collection of tools for the management and analysis of data.

Data Analytics represent relatively new employment designations that have emerged rapidly out of critical necessity. As summarized by one report from the White House Big Data Initiative, this need is becoming more acute "as the collection, storage, and analysis of data continues on an upward and seemingly boundless trajectory, fueled by increases in processing power, the cratering costs of computation and storage, and growing number of sensor technologies embedded in devices of all kinds" (see Big Data: Seizing Opportunities, Preserving Values).

The current shortage of data scientists and analysts reflects the relatively broad skills required by potential employers, both in research and industry. This motivates the underlying objectives of this program: to prepare students through cross-disciplinary training to (1) use modern programming languages, algorithms, and database tools to build, clean, manage, and process large datasets, and to analyze them as efficiently as possible; (2) understand both conventional and modern statistical approaches and how they can be appropriately applied in "big data" settings; and (3) accurately interpret and clearly present findings from the application of statistical and econometrics procedures to datasets -- including large datasets -- and use analytical results for the sake of forecasting, prediction, risk management, or strategic decision-making in a business, institutional, or research environment. With this training, students completing the Master of Data Analytics program will be qualified to meet the modern demands of business and high technology, particularly within the dynamic job market across the Wasatch Front.

Reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of data analytics, this program will consist of a core combination of 17 credits from across Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems (MIS), and Economics and Finance (ECF). Students will choose an emphasis from Statistics, MIS, or ECF that will fill the balance of their course credits and determine their advising home or academic department. The capstone will be an applied project in collaboration with faculty and other students, involving real-world data-driven questions provided by corporate partners. This will provide a crucial conduit for qualified students to enter the workforce upon graduation by matching them with potential employers during their capstone experience.

Consistency with Institutional Mission Explain how the program is consistent with the institution's Regents-approved mission, roles, and goals. Institutional mission and roles may be found at higheredutah.org/policies/policyr312/ . The mission of Utah State University is to be one of the nation’s premier student-centered land grant and space grant universities by fostering the principle that academics come first; by cultivating diversity of thought and culture; and by serving the public through learning, discovery, and engagement. This degree program will fulfill these objectives in several significant ways. It will foremost support USU's academic mission by providing new opportunities for students to significantly improve their competitiveness and earning potential following graduation. It will serve the mission of research and discovery by providing a formal framework to train students under the "big data" initiative at USU, supported with new faculty lines introduced this year across several departments. This degree program will serve as an important academic and research nexus for many of these departments and their faculty (both existing and new) with interests in big data and analytics. The oversight of this degree program -- including the proposed Data Solutions Committee (see Section V) -- will ensure that course content is complementary, so that faculty and departmental resources are used efficiently. Moreover, students will have access to structured cross-disciplinary training that will allow them to contribute more effectively to ongoing research projects that involve big data -- students demonstrating high potential may be recruited into laboratories or graduate programs across campus that have critical analytic needs. This program will also directly support USU's land-grant mission to engage the community. As summarized in Section III, the rapid growth of the high-tech and information industries in Utah -- particularly across the Wasatch front -- is creating an increasingly urgent need for data scientists. Ultimate objective with this program is to create capstone opportunities that will link students to business partners prior to graduation, thus creating a useful pipeline for Utah companies to fill their analytics positions.

Section III: Needs Assessment

Program Rationale Describe the institutional procedures used to arrive at a decision to offer the program. Briefly indicate why such a program should be initiated. State how the institution and the USHE benefit by offering the proposed program. The proposed professional Master's program in Data Analytics (MDATA) has arisen from two years of deliberation and collaboration between the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Management and Information Systems, Economics and Finance, and Computer Science, including consultation with administrators from the College of Science, the Huntsman School of Business, and the College of Engineering. This is one of two complementary programs that have been jointly developed to best leverage the missions and faculty resources within the participating departments and colleges. In addition to this professional MDA degree, the Department of Computer Science is developing a Master's of Science in Data Science. The complementary nature of these two programs is discussed further below.

The critical need for data scientists and analysts has been consistently studied and documented in recent years both by professional organizations and within the mass media. Some of this labor market analysis is summarized under "Labor Market Demand", but the crucial consensus is the need for broader expertise that spans two or more of the areas of study represented by the collaborating departments. A recent Wall Street Journal article (see New Report Puts Numbers on Data Scientist Trend) points out that the high marketability of data scientists among U.S. companies reflects the short supply of people whose training is both technical and business-oriented. They further cite an analysis of the emerging data science and analytics disciplines by the software startup RJ Metrics, which found that the top five skill sets in terms of hiring potential include data analysis, data mining, machine learning, and knowledge of the programming languages R and Python.

USU is uniquely suited to offer a professional program that provides this kind of broad expertise. Over several years, the departments represented by this partnership have prioritized, both through hiring and through programmatic decisions, the kinds of emphases that significantly complement current demands for data and business analytics. For example, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for many years has focused on hiring faculty in Statistics with interests in computation, high-dimensional data analysis, classification and prediction models, informatics, visualization, and the analysis of large data sets (e.g., using genetics and genomics data). USU's Management Information Systems Department has built a strong emphasis in the managing, cleaning, and processing of data. These combined areas of expertise provide a crucial foundation for programs in data science and analytics. Given current job market pressures, many academic institutions are scrambling to build such competencies from scratch. Their prior establishment and existence at USU provides an existing foundation, and -- coupled with the additional data science searches currently underway -- a ready opportunity to impact the state and regional economies both quickly and profoundly. This degree program will provide a key means of organizing efforts across departments, to leverage existing expertise in a structured way that will bring greater distinction to USU and to higher education in Utah.

"Big data", "data science", and "analytics" are denominations that are often used interchangeably within both the academic and professional communities -- they are still often applied loosely and are not precisely defined. This in part reflects the broad challenges and expertise engendered in an increasingly data-rich world. These challenges and opportunities not only involve training of analysts and data scientists to meet market demand, but also require fundamental research into the processes, infrastructure, and tools needed to address larger and more complex volumes of data. This proposal has thus been developed in consultation with the Department of Computer Science, as a complement to their proposed M.S. in Data Science that will provide some focus on novel solutions for computational research problems arising in big data and data science. Labor Market Demand Provide local, state, and/or national labor market data that speak to the need for this program. Occupational demand, wage, and number of annual openings information may be found at sources such as Utah DWS Occupation Information Data Viewer (jobs.utah.gov/jsp/wi/utalmis/gotoOccinfo.do) and the Occupation Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/oco). Analytics and Data Science are relatively new job classifications, although jobs individually classified under Computer Science, Information Science, and Statistics are all in high demand. Information from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates total job growth of 11% for computer and information scientists through 2024. Utah Workforce Services projects much faster growth within the state, with an annual growth rate of 5.3% and total growth of 51% through 2024. The outlook for statisticians is similar, with 34% total projected growth by 2024 across the U.S., and a much higher annual growth rate of 4.2% (39% total growth) just within Utah. Given current demand and ongoing growth, salaries across these disciplines are correspondingly high. The latest salary survey from the American Statistical Association indicates a median starting salary of about $56K for statisticians with a Bachelor's degree, and a median of about $75K for those with at least a Master's.

While Data Science and Analytics are not yet used officially as job titles by the BLS, as indicated previously under "Rationale" there is already strong evidence that a combination of skills across Math/Stat, MIS, Economics, and CS yields greater opportunities than any one of their respectively more individualized degrees. In a study focused on data science, the McKinsey Global Institute estimated that by 2018 the U.S. could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with analytical expertise and as many as 1.5 million managers and analysts with the skills to understand and make decisions based on the analysis of big data -- a demand that will be 60% greater than the supply. Starting salaries already reflect this growing scarcity. The New York Times has covered the data science boom extensively for several years, with a recent article citing salaries that routinely start at the six-figure level (As Tech Booms, Workers Turn to Coding for Career Change). Both Bloomberg Businessweek (see Help Wanted: Black Belts in Data) and the Wall Street Journal (see article cited in the previous section) have more recently reported starting salaries for well-qualified data scientists in excess of $200K. Bloomberg additionally cites summer internships for students that are currently paying $6000-$10000 per month.

Student Demand Provide evidence of student interest and demand that supports potential program enrollment. Use Appendix D to project five years' enrollments and graduates. Note: If the proposed program is an expansion of an existing program, present several years enrollment trends by headcount and/or by student credit hours that justify expansion. Recent surveys of undergraduates across the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Management Information Systems, and Economics and Finance have strong interest in an MDATA program, with over 40% indicating that they are "Very Interested", and about 73% indicated that they are "Somewhat" or "Very Interested" in the program as described here. There were no significant differences in strength of interest across the three departments.

Moreover, in talking to administrators for other state and regional programs, there is consistently strong interest expressed through the volume of applications. The Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California has recently built a program that is managed by three PhD graduates in Statistics from USU, and is similar in emphasis to what is intended to build at USU. According to their director, Dr. Abbass Al-Sharif (USU PhD 2012), they are currently averaging 900 applications for 30 positions. Similar feedback has been received from other universities in the Intermountain Region.

Collaboration with and Impact on Other USHE Institutions Indicate if the program will be delivered outside of designated service area; provide justification. Service areas are defined in higheredutah.org/policies/policyr315/ . Assess the impact the new program will have on other USHE institutions. Describe any discussions with other institutions pertaining to this program. Include any collaborative efforts that may have been proposed. The designated service areas for Utah State University include Cache, Rich, Box Elder, Duchesne, Uintah, Daggett, Tooele, Emery, Carbon, Grand, and San Juan counties and USU maintains regional campuses and education centers in all of these counties. The proposed delivery area for the Master's in Data Analytics program is only within USU’s service areas. Initially, most advanced coursework will be taught face-to-face at USU’s Logan campus with IVC broadcast within USU’s service area as demand justifies.

As indicated above, these plans have been discussed with the University of Utah -- currently the only other USHE institution with Master's programs in Data Science and Analytics. In discussions with Professor Peter Trapa, Chair of the U's Department of Mathematics, and Dr. Bradden Blair, the Director of the Master in Business Analytics program in the Eccles School of Business, they concur that the strong job market and volume of students pursuing such programs will ensure no negative impact on overall enrollments, and that there will be no duplicated effort.

Section IV: Program Details

Admission Requirements List admission requirements specific to the proposed program. Admissions requirements for the MDATA program will follow those of the USU School of Graduate Studies, as well other general guidelines or requirements of the Huntsman School of Business and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Curriculum and Degree Map Use the tables in Appendix A to provide a list of courses and Appendix B to provide a program Degree Map, also referred to as a graduation plan. Section V: Institution, Faculty, and Staff Support

Faculty Describe faculty development activities that will support this program. Will existing faculty/instructions, including teaching/ graduate assistants, be sufficient to instruct the program or will additional faculty be recruited? If needed, provide plans and resources to secure qualified faculty. Use Appendix C to provide detail on faculty profiles and new hires. Utah State University is extremely well prepared to build and deliver interdisciplinary programs in Data Analytics at the undergraduate and masters level. Faculty in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics have been at the forefront of teaching courses in visualization, machine learning, and computational analytics -- all key elements of Data Analytics. Faculty in the Department have been involved in the development and implementation in free and commercial computer packages of some key software in the Data Science world, including Random Forests and Archetypal Analysis. The Department of Management Information Systems has emphasized and recruited expertise in data base management and implementation, including data cleaning and validation, which are also key elements of Data Science. The Department of Computer Science offers a wide array of relevant programming coursework, including Python, the most widely used program in Data Science and Analytics. The Department of Computer Science already has expertise in Data Science and is building the research Master's degree in Data Science described earlier. Mathematics and Statistics and MIS are hiring this academic year, into positions funded centrally at USU and into open positions. Overall, USU already has a great deal of relevant expertise in Analytics and will be able to move ahead quickly when the program is approved.

Data Science and Analytics is a rapidly changing field and it is very important that faculty have the opportunity to attend conferences and workshops on the latest topics in the area. It is also important for faculty to have the time to create new courses in Data Science and Analytics and update/redevelop existing courses. Funds for these activities through years 1-3 will be provided internally through the partnering departments and colleges.

Student Advisement Describe how students in the proposed program will be advised. In each department, a faculty member who is engaged in the program will be assigned to be the program advisor and given appropriate release time from other duties. Library and Information Resources Describe library resources required to offer the proposed program if any. List new library resources to be acquired. No additional library resources will be required to support the proposed Master of Data Analytics program. Utah State University already has extensive holdings of journals in the core areas of statistics, computer science, and management information systems. Further, students and faculty have access to a comprehensive collection of journals, books, and articles through the inter library systems.

Projected Enrollment and Finance Use Appendix D to provide projected enrollment and information on related operating expenses and funding sources.

Section VI: Program Evaluation

Program Assessment Identify program goals. Describe the system of assessment to be used to evaluate and develop the program. The proposed master's degree program (MDATA) is primarily a terminal professional degree program in analytics. It's purpose is to provide the foundation for a career in data science and analytics for qualified candidates. The professional field of data science and analytics is in a state of rapid development, and as a result professional standards are still actively emerging. However, the nascent professional standards provided by the Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP) and Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) programs sponsored by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) stand as independent certification standards for professional data scientists and employers. INFORMS is the largest society of professionals in the fields of operations research (OR), management science (MS) and analytics. The key difference between the aCAP and CAP certifications is the background experience of the candidate. The CAP program requires of its candidates a deep background in data science and analytics, while the aCAP program is aimed at candidates who are beginning their careers in analytics.

To quote from the Associate Certified Analytics Professional Handbook: “INFORMS analytics certifications programs advance the use of analytics by setting agreed upon standards for the profession and advance the profession by providing a means for organizations to identify and develop qualified analytics professionals, by contributing to the career success and continued competence for analytics professionals, and by improving the credibility and visibility of the analytics profession.” It further states that: “the focus is on those who are graduates of the many analytics master's programs that have been recently created.” The curriculum of the proposed MSA program is designed to help students successfully become candidates of the aCAP program. An important metric in measuring the success of the program will be the proportion of enrolled students taking the aCAP exam and the subsequent pass rate.

Student Standards of Performance List the standards, competencies, and marketable skills students will have achieved at the time of graduation. How and why were these standards and competencies chosen? Include formative and summative assessment measures to be used to determine student learning outcomes. The field of Data Analytics is inherently interdisciplinary. As such, students will be expected to gain competency in the core areas of statistical inference, computational modeling, and domain expertise in applied fields. As appropriate, formative and summative assessment measures for each core competency may include: master exams, class performance, evaluations and assignments, practicum evaluations, focus groups, presentations, fieldwork, and surveys. As stated above, over time an important metric will be the number of graduating students who successfully sit for the CAP and aCAP exams with success. A very important part of the programs will be the capstone project. A minimum of 3 credit hours of work on the project is required. A written proposal will be submitted to the student's Supervisory Committee before the student begins work on the project. At the end of the project, the student will present an oral or poster presentation of the project and will write a paper describing the work. The project will serve as a crucial metric of student success and performance. Appendix A: Program Curriculum List all courses, including new courses, to be offered in the proposed program by prefix, number, title, and credit hours (or credit equivalences). Indicate new courses with an X in the appropriate columns. The total number of credit hours should reflect the number of credits required to be awarded the degree. For variable credits, please enter the minimum value in the table for credit hours. To explain variable credit in detail as well as any additional information, use the narrative box at the end of this appendix.

NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours General Education Courses (list specific courses if recommended for this program on Degree Map) General Education Credit Hour Sub-Total Required Courses + - CS 3430 Computational Science: Python and Perl Programming 3 + - STAT 5050 Introduction to R 1 + - STAT 5650 Statistical Learning and Data Mining II 2 + - STAT 5560 Statistical Visualization I 2 + - ECN 5330 Applied Econometrics 3 + - MIS 6230 Database Management 3 + - STAT/MIS/ECN 6xxx Capstone Project and Internship in Data Analytics 3 Choose of the following courses: + - + -

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 17 Elective Courses + - Choose of the following courses: + - + - Choose of the following courses: + - + - Choose of the following courses: + - + - Choose of the following courses: + - + -

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 0 Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 17

Can students complete this degree without emphases? Yes or No NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Name of Emphasis: Statistics + - STAT 5080 Data Technologies 2 + - STAT 5150 SAS Predictive Analytics 2 + - STAT 5680 Statistical Thinking for Big Data 3 + - STAT 6560 Statistical Visualization II 2 + - STAT 6650 Statistical Learning and Data Mining II 2 Choose 2 of the following courses: + - STAT 5120 Categorical Data Analysis 3 + - STAT 5410/6410 Applied Spatial Statistics 3 + - STAT 5500/6500 Biostatistical Methods 3 + - STAT 5570/6570 Statistical Bioinformatics 3 + - STAT 6100 Advanced Regression Analysis 2 + - CS 5665 Introduction to Data Science 3 + - CS 5810 Applied Data Science Incubator 3 + - CS 6665 Data Mining 3 + - CS 6675 Advanced Data Science and Data Mining 3 + -

Emphasis Credit Hour Sub-Total 16 Total Number of Credits to Complete Program 33 Remove this emphasis

NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Name of Emphasis: Management Information Systems + - MIS 5150 Emerging Technologies: Data Cleansing 3 + - MIS 5150 Emerging Technologies: Tableau Business 3 + - MIS 6500 Advanced Business Intelligence and Data Mining 3 + - Choose 3 of the following courses: + - STAT 5080 Data Technologies 2 + - STAT 5150 SAS Predictive Analytics 2 + - MIS 6330 Database Implementation 3 + - CS 5665 Introduction to Data Science 3 + - + -

Emphasis Credit Hour Sub-Total 16 Total Number of Credits to Complete Program 33 Remove this emphasis NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Name of Emphasis: Economics + - ECN 5330 Financial Econometrics 3 + - FIN 6320 Computational Methods 3 + - Choose 4 of the following courses: + - FIN 5100 Financial Markets and Trading 3 + - FIN 5300* Fixed Income* 3 + - FIN 6460* Investment Analysis* 3 + - FIN 6470* Derivatives Markets* 3 + - ECN 7310 Econometrics I 3 + - ECN 7320 Econometrics II 3 + - STAT 5080 Data Technologies 2 + - STAT 5150 SAS Predictive Analytics 2 + - + - *Must select one of these + -

Emphasis Credit Hour Sub-Total 16 Total Number of Credits to Complete Program 33 Remove this emphasis

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information. The total course requirement consists of 17 credits in the program core and a further 16 (or more) credits from required and elective courses within a chosen emphasis. Students entering the program should have a modest analytical background at the level of STAT 5100 (Linear Regression and Time Series), along with some training in programming that preferably includes algorithms and data structures. The program core involves preparation in database management and implementation, econometrics, R programming as a foundation for many other analytics courses, and introductory statistical visualization, data mining, and machine learning. Students also choose an emphasis in Statistics, Economics and Finance, or Information Systems, as outlined in the table above. Program advisors will work with each student to develop a program of study that is most appropriate for the student's background, determining an emphasis based on the student's aims and goals in entering the Master of Data Analytics program. In special cases, elective coursework outside of that listed above (e.g., in Computer Science) may be approved by the student's committee. In particular, an elective course from another track may be substituted within a given track. Students that are particularly well prepared and have already completed elements of the core may substitute other elective course for the core course that they already have.

A very important part of the MDATA program is the capstone project. A minimum of 3 credit hours of work on the project is required. A written proposal will be submitted to the student's Supervisory Committee before the student begins work on the project. At the end of the project, the student will present an oral or poster presentation of the project and will write a paper describing the work. Degree Map Degree maps pertain to undergraduate programs ONLY. Provide a degree map for proposed program. Degree Maps were approved by the State Board of Regents on July 17, 2014 as a degree completion measure. Degree maps or graduation plans are a suggested semester-by-semester class schedule that includes prefix, number, title, and semester hours. For more details see http://higheredutah.org/pdf/agendas/201407/TAB%20A%202014-7-18.pdf (Item #3).

Please cut-and-paste the degree map or manually enter the degree map in the table below.

Appendix C: Current and New Faculty / Staff Information Part I. Department Faculty / Staff Identify # of department faculty / staff (headcount) for the year preceding implementation of proposed program. # Non -Tenure # Tenured # Tenure -Track Track Faculty: Full Time with Doctorate Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate Faculty: Full Time with Masters Faculty: Part Time with Masters Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate Teaching / Graduate Assistants Staff: Full Time Staff: Part Time

Adele Cutler T PhD University of California, Berkeley 50 Math & Stat

David Richard Cutler T PhD University of California, Berkeley 50 Math & Stat

Juergen Symanzik T PhD Iowa State University 50 Math & Stat

Christopher Corcoran T PhD Harvard University 25 Math & Stat

Daniel Coster T PhD University of California, Berkeley 25 Math & Stat

John Stevens T PhD Purdue University 50 Math & Stat

Guifang Fu TT PhD Pennsylvania State University 25 Math & Stat

Yan Sun TT PhD University of Cincinnati 25 Math & Stat

Kady Schneiter T PhD Utah State University 25 Math & Stat

David Olsen T PhD University of Arizona 10 MIS

Zsolt Ugray T PhD University of Texas at Austin 30% MIS

Robert Mills T PhD Utah State University 30% MIS

Kathy Chudoba T PhD University of Arizona 30% MIS

John Johnson T PhD Texas A & M University 30% MIS

Brian Dunn TT PhD University of Pittsburg 30% MIS

Tyler Brough T PhD University of Arizona 50% Econ & Fin

Ben Blau T PhD University of Mississippi 25% Econ & Fin

Ryan Whitby T PhD University of Utah 25% Econ & Fin Tenure (T) / Est. % of time faculty Tenure Track member will dedicate If "Other," First Name Last Name (TT) / Other Degree Institution where Credential was Earned to proposed program. describe Danjue Shang TT PhD University of Arizona 25% Econ & Fin

Paul Fjelsted T MBA Harvard University 10% Econ & Fin

TJ Bond Other PhD Harvard University 10% Econ & Fin

Briggs Depew TT PhD University of Arizona 25% Econ & Fin

Devon Gorry TT PhD University of Chicago 10% Econ & Fin

Frank Caliendo T PhD Utah State University 25% Econ & Fin

John Gilbert T PhD University of Auckland 10% Econ & Fin

Quyen Nguyen TT PhD University of Arizona 10% Econ & Fin

Part Time Faculty

Part III: New Faculty / Staff Projections for Proposed Program Indicate the number of faculty / staff to be hired in the first three years of the program, if applicable. Include additional cost for these faculty / staff members in Appendix D. Est. % of time to # Non -Tenure be dedicated to # Tenured # Tenure -Track Track Academic or Industry Credentials Needed proposed program. Faculty: Full Time with Doctorate 2 Background and experience related to Statistics and MIS 50% Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate Faculty: Full Time with Masters Faculty: Part Time with Masters Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate Teaching / Graduate Assistants Staff: Full Time Staff: Part Time Appendix D: Projected Program Participation and Finance

Year Preceding New Program Implementation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Student Data # of Majors in Department 150 # of Majors in Proposed Program(s) 10 20 40 50 50 # of Graduates from Department 30 # Graduates in New Program(s) 10 20 40 Department Financial Data Department Budget Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Addition to Addition to Addition to Project additional expenses associated with Year Preceding Base Budget Base Budget Base Budget offering new program(s). Account for New Faculty Implementation for New for New for New as stated in Appendix C, "Faculty Projections." (Base Budget) Program(s) Program(s) Program(s) EXPENSES – nature of additional costs required for proposed program(s) List salary benefits for additional faculty/staff each year the positions will be filled. For example, if hiring faculty in year 2, include expense in years 2 and 3. List one-time operating expenses only in the year expended. Personnel (Faculty & Staff Salary & Benefits) $190,000 $190,000 $190,000 Operating Expenses (equipment, travel, resources) $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 Other:

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $0 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 FUNDING – source of funding to cover additional costs generated by proposed program(s) Describe internal reallocation using Narrative 1 on the following page. Describe new sources of funding using Narrative 2. Internal Reallocation $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Appropriation Special Legislative Appropriation Grants and Contracts Special Fees Tuition Differential Tuition (requires Regents approval) PROPOSED PROGRAM FUNDING $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 TOTAL DEPARTMENT FUNDING $0 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Difference Funding - Expense $0 $0 $0 $0 Part II: Expense explanation

Expense Narrative Describe expenses associated with the proposed program. New Ongoing Faculty/Staff Expenses Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Member (tenure-track, salary and benefits): $85,000 (beginning year 1) Management Information Systems Faculty Member (KHS, tenure-track, salary and benefits): $105,000 (beginning year 1)

New Ongoing Recruitment and Training Costs Travel for Faculty Development and Training (Related to Instruction): $10,000 (beginning year 1) Recruitment and Marketing: $20,000 (beginning year 1)

One Time Course Development Costs in Yrs 1-3 Distance Delivery Course Conversion $30,000 ($1,000/credit for 30 credits split between yrs 1-3)

Part III: Describe funding sources

Revenue Narrative 1 Describe what internal reallocations, if applicable, are available and any impact to existing programs or services. Ongoing funding for new faculty positions has already been provided by the Provost's Office, and corresponding searches are currently underway. Support for recruitment, marketing, and faculty training and development will be provided using one-time support in years 1-3 from the HSB and College of Science. Anticipate that revenue from online and other delivery modes (e.g., modules for professional development) will support these activities following the third year. Academic Instructional Services (AIS) will provide financial support for course conversion to online delivery formats based on specific needs of each course.

Revenue Narrative 2 Describe new funding sources and plans to acquire the funds. No new funding sources are required, in addition to new faculty positions and reallocations described above. As a professional degree program, there is no anticipated requirement or request for tuition waivers or teaching assistantships. 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Review and Acceptance of the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2016

The external audit report for the Athletic Department is submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration. The audit report has received the appropriate administrative review.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The State of Utah Auditor’s Office prepared the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2016.

The Board of Trustees Audit Committee reviewed an electronic copy of the final Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2016 prior to the Board of Trustees meeting scheduled on 3 March 2017.

RECOMMENDATION

The President, Vice President for Business and Finance, and the Audit Committee recommend that the Board of Trustees accept the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2016. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The State of Utah Auditor’s Office prepared the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2016; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees Audit Committee reviewed an electronic copy of the final Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2016 prior to the Board of Trustees meeting scheduled on 3 March 2017; and

WHEREAS, The following individuals are members of the Utah State University Board of Trustees Audit Committee: J. Scott Nixon, Chairman; Ronald W. Jibson; Mark K. Holland; and Jody K. Burnett; and

WHEREAS, The President, Vice President for Business and Finance, and the Audit Committee recommend the Board of Trustees accept the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2016;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby accepts the Athletic Department Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2016.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

______Date

Members of the Audit Committee: J. Scott Nixon, Chairman Ronald W. Jibson Mark K. Holland Jody K. Burnett

3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: A Proposal to Modify and/or Implement New Student Fees at Utah State University

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

All general student fees are subject to Board of Regents approval in conjunction with the annual determination of tuition rates. The University has four different areas that assess these fees. The President’s recommendation for each area is described below.

Logan Campus The Student Fee Board for the Logan campus completed its review process and provided the President with its recommendations. The President is recommending an increase of $8.50 per semester, which is a 1.6% increase. Of the $8.50 increase, $3.50 is a new fee proposed for Counseling and Psychological Services. A referendum among Logan students will be conducted March 1-2, 2017 to vote on this new fee. The President will honor the results of the referendum, meaning that if the referendum fails, the recommended increase will total $5.00.

Regional Campuses The Student Fee Board for Regional Campuses completed its review process and provided the President with its recommendations. The President is recommending an increase of $16.95 per semester, which is a 4.9% increase in general student body fees. The entire increase is a new fee proposed for Counseling and Psychological Services. A separate referendum among Regional Campus students will be conducted March 1-2, 2017 to vote on this new fee. The President will honor the results of the referendum, meaning that if the referendum fails, the recommendation will be for no change in Regional Campus fees.

In addition, Regional Campuses is proposing to combine four of its fees into one new fee. The President recommends the creation of a new fee, “Instructional and Student Support,” and the elimination of the following fees: Building, Technology, Computer and Instructional Delivery.

USU-Eastern (both campuses) USU-Eastern requests no overall fee increase. Some changes to the makeup of the individual fees are recommended, but these changes all net to a $0 increase.

RECOMMENDATION

Based on the above proposals, the President recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the implementation of student fee changes and any new student fees effective Summer Semester 2017. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, All general student fees are subject to Board of Regents approval in conjunction with annual determination of tuition rates; and

WHEREAS, The Logan Campus Student Fee Board has approved a $5.00 per semester increase for Library and a new $3.50 per semester fee for Counseling and Psychological Services (subject to a March 1-2, 2017 referendum); and

WHEREAS, The Regional Campus Student Fee Board has approved a new $16.95 per semester fee for Counseling and Psychological Services (subject to a separate March 1-2, 2017 referendum), and has also approved the merger of four fees (Building, Technology, Computer and Instructional Delivery) into a new fee named Instructional and Student Support; and

WHEREAS, The Chancellor of USU Eastern is requesting small changes in student fees at both the Price and Blanding campuses, which net to a $0 overall increase for both campuses; and

WHEREAS, The Vice President for Business and Finance, the Vice President for Student Services, and the USU-Eastern Chancellor submit this recommendation and request approval by the Utah State University Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, The proposal has the approval of the President and Provost of Utah State University:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Utah State Board of Trustees hereby approve the implementation of student fee increases per semester effective Summer Semester 2017 and that this approval be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education for their approval.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DATE

Attachment - Utah State University Student Fee Schedules Current and Proposed FY18

Logan Campus Fee Current Proposed Change Activity $35.95 $35.95 - Building 147.03 147.03 - Athletics 135.14 135.14 - Aggie Shuttle 20.92 20.92 - Health Services 44.17 44.17 - Computer Labs 63.51 63.51 - Campus Recreation 35.17 35.17 - Library 27.67 32.67 5.00 Music & Theater 10.58 10.58 - Aggie Blue Bike 2.72 2.72 - Blue Goes Green 2.99 2.99 - Counseling&Psychological Services1 3.50 3.50 TOTAL $525.85 $534.35 8.50 1.6% 1Subject to March 1-2 referendum for Logan students

Regional Campuses Fee Current Proposed Change Activity $34.26 $34.26 - Building3 58.67 0.00 (58.67) Technology3 104.08 0.00 (104.08) Computer3 45.03 0.00 (45.03) Instructional Delivery3 104.08 0.00 (104.08) Instructional & Student Support3 0.00 311.86 311.86 Counseling&Psychological Services2 0.00 16.95 16.95 TOTAL $346.12 $363.07 16.95 4.9% 2Subject to March 1-2 referendum for regional campus students 3Four fees (Building, Technology, Computer and Instructional Delivery, are being merged into one new fee: Instructional and Student Support.

USU Eastern Price Campus Fee Current Proposed Change Facilities $55.00 $51.90 (3.10) Institutional Support 22.00 24.00 2.00 Athletics 37.00 37.00 - EUSA 72.25 69.60 (2.65) Student Services 63.75 67.50 3.75 TOTAL $250.00 $250.00 - 0.0%

USU Eastern Blanding Campus Fee Current Proposed Change CEUSA-SJC Leadership $36.00 $36.00 - Student Life 82.00 82.00 - Student Center Union 1.00 0.00 (1.00) Student Recruitment Initiative 1.50 1.50 - Computers 44.00 43.00 (1.00) Health & Wellness Center/Student 34.00 29.00 (5.00) Activity Card 1.00 0.00 (1.00) Library 19.50 27.50 8.00 Early Childhood 2.00 2.00 - Distance Education Fee 29.00 29.00 - TOTAL $250.00 $250.00 - 0.0% 3 March 2017

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: A Proposal from Utah State University for a Second-Tier Tuition Rate Increase

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Each institutional President, with the approval of the institutional Board of Trustees, may recommend a second-tier of tuition rate increase to meet specific institutional needs.

A uniform first-tier tuition rate increase will be approved by the Utah State Board of Regents. The first-tier increase is based on the final outcomes of the legislative appropriations process.

Utah State University, after consultation with student leaders, is proposing a second-tier tuition rate increase in the range of 1.5% - 3.0%. The final rate increase will be determined at the end of the legislative session. The President and the ASUSU President will hold a public meeting to provide an explanation of the reasons for the proposed increase, an explanation of how the revenue generated by the increase will be used, and an opportunity for public comment from students. All of the revenues generated from the second-tier tuition rate increase will be retained at Utah State University.

RECOMMENDATION

Based on the above proposal and approvals as indicated, the President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the second-tier tuition rate increase. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, In addition to the uniform first-tier tuition rate increase based on final outcomes of the legislative appropriation process and system-wide decisions that will be approved by the Utah State Board of Regents; and

WHEREAS, Each institutional President, with the approval of the institutional Board of Trustees, may recommend a second-tier tuition rate increase to meet specific institutional needs; and

WHEREAS, The President will consult with student leaders and will hold a public meeting to provide an opportunity for public comment from students; and

WHEREAS, All of the revenues generated from the second-tier increase will be retained at Utah State University to meet critical institutional needs; and

WHEREAS, Utah State University is proposing a second-tier tuition rate increase of 1.5% - 3.0%; and

WHEREAS, The final rate increase will be determined at the end of the legislative session; and

WHEREAS, The proposal has the approval of the President and Provost of Utah State University:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approves the proposed second-tier tuition rate increase and that this approval be forwarded to the Utah State Board of Regents of the Utah System of Higher Education for their approval.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DATE STRATEGIC AGENDA

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