AGENDA May 4, 2018

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Utah State University – University Inn, Alma Sonne Board Room May 4, 2018

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet UI room 507 9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting UI room 508 Closed Session UI room 508 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting UI room 508 • Introductory Items • Chair’s Report • President’s Report • Consent Agenda • Action Agenda • Strategic Agenda Regional Campuses/USU Eastern Campuses Laurens H. Smith, Interim Provost Richard C. Etchberger, Vice Provost Gary S. Straquadine, Vice Chancellor, USU Eastern Campuses 11:30 a.m. Lunch UI room 507 CHAIR’S REPORT

A. Information Items 1. Letter of Commendation and Appreciation to Michael Scott Peters 2. Oath of Office for Jaren Hunsaker 3. Alumni Association Report 4. Audit Committee Report 5. USUSA Report 6. Department of Public Safety Annual Report http://www.usu.edu/trustees/agenda/2018/pdf/dps-2017.pdf 7. Commencement 2018 schedule a. Friday May 4, 2018 12:30 p.m. Assembly of candidates, Nelson Field House 1:00 p.m. Academic procession from Nelson Field House to Dee Glen Smith Spectrum 1:30 p.m. Ceremony begins, Dee Glen Smith Spectrum 6:00 p.m. Dignitaries’ Dinner, David B. Haight Alumni House b. Saturday May 5, 2018, refer to your commencement folders 8. Date of the next Board of Trustees Meeting, June 22, 2018 to be held via conference call

B. Action Items 1. Formation of a new Student Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Committee

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

A. Information Items

1. Student Resolution of Commendation to Connor Draper.

B. Recent Events

1. Basketball – UNLV at USU – March 3, 2018 2. Mountain West Men and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament – Las Vegas, Nevada, March 6-10, 2018 3. Mountain West Board of Directors – Las Vegas, Nevada, March 7, 2018 4. Capitol Council of Presidents – Salt Lake City, March 7, 2018 5. Remarks at USU Athletic National Advisory Board Meeting – Las Vegas, Nevada, March 8, 2018 6. Remarks at USU Employee Recognition Luncheon – March 12, 2018 7. Regents Strategic Working Group: Affordability & Access – Salt Lake City, March 13, 2018 8. Council of Presidents – Salt Lake City, March 13, 2018 9. Tier II Tuition Open Meeting – March 14, 2018 10. Collecting on the Edge Event – Los Angeles, California, March 17, 2018 11. Welcome Remarks at Utah Supreme Court Justices Oral Arguments – March 19, 2018 12. Panel Member at Student Organization for Society and Natural Resources – March 20, 2018 13. USU Salt Lake Campus Open House – Taylorsville, March 21, 2018 14. Student Advisory Council Breakfast, President’s Home – March 22, 2018 15. Remarks at Huntsman Venture Forum – March 22, 2018 16. Remarks at A-Day Welcome Reception – March 23, 2018 17. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Site Visit for Year Seven Review of Utah State University – March 26-28, 2018 18. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors – Salt Lake City, March 27, 2018 19. Board of Regents at Dixie University – St. George, March 29-30, 2018 20. Host A.C. Woman’s Luncheon, President’s Home – April 2, 2018 21. Regents Strategic Working Group: Affordability & Access – Salt Lake City, April 5, 2018 22. Board of Trustees Teleconference – April 6, 2018 23. Remarks at Research Gala – April 6, 2018 24. ECUtah Board of Trustees – Salt Lake City, April 10, 2018 25. Seely Hinckley Luncheon – April 10, 2018 26. Diversity Awards Luncheon, President’s Home – April 11, 2018 27. President’s Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner, President’s Home – April 12, 2018 28. USU Retirement Dinner – April 16, 2018 29. Breakfast with Incoming/Outgoing USUSA Officers, President’s Home – April 17, 2018 30. Remarks at Cache Valley Business Summit – April 19, 2018 31. USU Southwest Graduation – Beaver, April 19, 2018 32. USU Tooele Graduation – Tooele, April 19, 2018 33. USU Brigham City Graduation – Brigham City, April 20, 2018 34. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors – Salt Lake City, April 24, 2018 35. USU Moab Graduation – Moab, April 26, 2018 36. USU Blanding Graduation – Blanding, April 27, 2018 37. USU Eastern Graduation – Price, April 28, 2018 38. USU Uintah Basin Graduation – Vernal, April 28, 2018 39. Council of Presidents – Salt Lake City, May 1, 2018 40. Utah Campus Compact – Salt Lake City, May 1, 2018 41. USU Clinical Services Building Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – May 3, 2018 42. USU Board of Trustees – May 4, 2018 43. USU Graduate Hooding Ceremony – May 4, 2018 44. USU Dignitary Dinner – May 4, 2018 45. USU Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony – May 5, 2018

C. Upcoming Events

1. Athletic Development Road Trip – Idaho, Utah, Nevada, California, May 7-9 2018 2. State of Utah Golden Spike Celebration – Corinne, May 10, 2018 3. Remarks at Business Services Luncheon – May 16, 2018 4. Keynote Speaker at Alta Club – Salt Lake City, May 17, 2018 5. Aggie Auction – May 17, 2018 6. Board of Regents at Salt Lake Community College – May 18, 2018 7. Regence Community Board Meeting – Salt Lake City, May 18, 2018 8. Mountain West Board of Directors Meetings – Sonoma, California, June 3-5, 2018 9. Salt Lake Chamber Giant in Our City – Salt Lake City, June 9, 2018 10. Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors Retreat – Salt Lake City, June 12, 2018 11. APLU Council of Presidents Summer Meeting – Washington, DC, June 14, 2018 12. USU Board of Trustees Teleconference Meeting – June 22, 2018

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes from the Closed Session held on April 6, 2018 2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on April 6, 2018 3. Academic Program Approvals a. College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences i. Proposal from the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences to offer a minor in Animal Biotechnology ii. Proposal from the Department of Applied Economics to offer a pre-law minor in Agriculture and Natural Resources iii. Proposal from the Department of Applied Economics to restructure the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agribusiness iv. Proposal from the School of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education to offer a minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems b. Caine College of the Arts i. Proposal from the Department of Art and Design to offer a minor in Film Studies c. Jon M. Huntsman School of Business i. Proposal to establish a new administrative unit, the Marketing and Strategy Department ii. Proposal from the Department of Management to change the name of the MBA specialization “Management Minor” to “Leadership and Management Minor” iii. Proposal from the Department of Management MBA Program to change the name of the MBA specialization “Value Creation Program” to “Strategic Value Creation” iv. Proposal from the Department of Management MBA Program to change the name of the MBA specialization “Shingo Leadership and Operational Excellence/Manufacturing Management” to “Supply Chain Management” d. S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources i. Proposal from the Department of Watershed Science to offer a post-baccalaureate certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration e. College of Science i. Proposal from the Department of Biology to restructure the Ph.D. in Biology and Ph.D. in Biology-Ecology 4. Awards/Proposals for February 2018 5. Awards/Proposals for March 2018 6. Certificate of Treasurer for November 2017 7. Certificate of Treasurer for December 2017 8. Certificate of Treasurer for January 2018 9. Delegation/Administrative Reports – 01/26/18 to 02/23/18 10. Delegation/Administrative Reports – 02/23/18 to 03/23/18 11. Faculty and Staff Adjustments 12. Report of Investments for November 2017 13. Report of Investments for December 2017 14. Report of Investments for January 2018 15. Written Reports UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Utah State University, Champ Hall Conference Room, Old Main 136, Logan, Utah April 6, 2018

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 8:33 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT Jody K. Burnett Chair Mark K. Holland Vice Chair Kent K. Alder David G. Butterfield John Y. Ferry Crystal C. Maggelet J. Scott Nixon Frank Peczuh, Jr Clark L. Whitworth

MEMBERS EXCUSED Karen H. Huntsman Michael Scott Peters

UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Noelle E. Cockett President Mica McKinney General Counsel Sydney M. Peterson Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Tim Vitale Director, Public Relations and Marketing

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

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

Jody K. Burnett, Chair Sydney M. Peterson, Secretary

Date Approved

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Utah State University, Champ Hall Conference Room, Old Main 136, Logan, Utah

April 6, 2018

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Utah State University Board of Trustees held via conference call, Champ Hall Conference Room, Old Main 136, commencing at 8:32 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT Jody K. Burnett Chair Mark K. Holland Vice Chair Kent K. Alder David G. Butterfield John Y. Ferry Crystal C. Maggelet J. Scott Nixon Frank Peczuh, Jr Clark L. Whitworth

MEMBERS EXCUSED Karen H. Huntsman Michael Scott Peters

UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Carolyn Brittain Staff Assistant Noelle E. Cockett President Mica McKinney General Counsel Sydney M. Peterson Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Tim Vitale Director, Public Relations and Marketing

Chair Burnett called the meeting to order.

Action: Trustee Nixon moved in accordance with 52-4-205 of the Utah Code, that the Trustees go into a Closed Session for the sole purpose of discussing the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of individuals. Trustee Whitworth seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

Chair Burnett reopened the Regular Meeting at 9:50 a.m. thanking those participating.

I. Chair’s Report

A. Date of the next Board of Trustees meeting May

B. Commencement Events

II. CONSENT AGENDA

Chair Burnett stated that the Trustees were given the following agenda items for review.

1. Minutes from the Closed Session held on March 2, 2018 2. Minutes from the Special Meeting held on March 2, 2018 3. Minutes from the Special Meeting held on March 26, 2018 4. Faculty and Staff Adjustments [Resolution 18-04-01] (Appendix A)

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

III. ACTION AGENDA

1. Tenure and Promotion 2018 [Resolution 18-04-02] (Appendix B)

President Cockett recommended approval of 61 candidates for promotion and/or tenure. Candidates are from all eight colleges, libraries, and extension. If approved these changes in promotion and/or tenure would be implemented effective July 1, 2018.

Action: Trustee Alder moved the approval of the Tenure and Promotion Decisions 2018 [Resolution 18-06-02] (Appendix B). Trustee Maggelet seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

Chair Burnett asked if there were any other items the Trustees would like to discuss before the meeting closed; none were mentioned.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:53 a.m.

Jody K. Burnett, Chair Sydney M. Peterson, Secretary (Minutes taken by Carolyn Brittain)

Date Approved

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Art and Design in the Caine College of the Arts proposes a new minor in Film Studies in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Art and Design in the Caine College of the Arts proposes a new m inor in Film S tudies.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a new minor in Film Studies in the Caine College of the Arts. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Art and Design in the Caine College of the Arts proposes a new minor in Film Studies, and

WHEREAS, The proposed minor in Film Studies will provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of film in its regional, global, historical, economic, and cultural contexts, 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 new minor in Film Studies in the Caine College of the Arts and that notification of 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 New Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University Proposed or Current Program Title: Film Studies Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Caine College of the Arts Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Art & Design Classification of Instructional Program Code1 : 50.0601 Min/Max Credit Hours Required of Full Program: 12 / 12 Proposed Beginning Term2: Fall 2019 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Certificate of Proficiency Entry-level CTE CP Mid-level CP Certificate of Completion Minor Graduate Certificate K-12 Endorsement Program NEW Emphasis for Regent-Approved Program Out of Service Area Delivery Program

Chief Academic Officer (or Designee) Signature: I, the Chief Academic Officer or Designee, certify that all required institutional approvals have been obtained prior to submitting this request to the Office of the Commissioner.

Date:

I understand that checking this box constitutes my legal signature.

1 For CIP code classifications, please see http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55. 2 “Proposed Beginning Term” refers to first term after Regent approval that students may declare this program.

Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Minor: Film Studies effective Fall 2019. 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. Since its emergence in the 1950s as a distinct academic discipline, Film Studies has established itself at most major research universities throughout the United States. However, Utah State University's Film Studies offerings (and related courses) have historically been extremely limited. Past offerings consisted of a small number of special topics courses in various departments/programs, language-specific courses that sometimes use film as the primary focus; a course taught in the Department of English entitled Studies in Film (ENGL 4365); and a film-centered course in the Department of Anthropology entitled North American Indian Cultures (ANTH 3110). Along with those faculty members in other departments and programs who teach courses to be included as offerings within the Minor, the tenure and promotion in 2017 of a faculty member in the Department of Art + Design, with a specialization in Film Studies provides solid foundations for a successful program. There are currently seven approved courses in Art & Design that, when offered, are routinely over-subscribed with some of the longest waiting lists in the department, thus showing significant student demand and interest in Film Studies. There are also currently two courses outside of Art + Design offered as part of the Minor. (See full list of courses below.) Successful completion of the Film Studies minor will require a minimum of 12 credits and will offer students a broad grounding in the theoretical and historical analysis of cinema with all students required to complete ARTH 3850 Film Studies as the core course for the minor. Though housed in the Department of Art & Design, the Film Studies minor will be open to all undergraduate students at USU regardless of major and will draw on cognate courses across the university. Faculty who have committed to offering courses that could help fulfill the Film Studies minor include: Candi Carter Olson (J.Comm); Bruce Duerden (Theater Arts); Judson Finley (Anthropology); Brian McCuskey (English); Carsten Meier (Art & Design); Claudia Schwabe (German). These classes along with the offerings in the Department of Art & Design, will ensure that these courses are offered frequently enough for students to complete the minor without any unnecessary delays. 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). Though we intend to allow the flexibility to allow for the occasional offering of production courses under "Special Topics," (such as Utah in Film which is being taught this current semester) Film Studies is a humanities-based, academic discipline. Students minoring in Film Studies develop and hone their writing, critical thinking, and analytic skills. Students gain essential skills in synthesizing, explicating, and understanding broader cultural and historical contexts. These are precisely the kinds of skills often identified as most desirable for potential employees by prospective employers. (See the Association for American Colleges and Universities Report (2014) https://www.aacu.org/sites/default/files/files/LEAP/nchems.pdf.). Beyond the general desirability of these skills in the workforce, there are numerous careers in the film industry for which the study of Film Studies serves as strong preparation. The state of Utah has a thriving Film Industry (not least as the home to the world-renowned Sundance Independent Film Festival) and there are numerous jobs in the film industry for which a Minor in Film Studies would be invaluable: these range from writing and production to film and video editing, all of which require an understanding and knowledge of the narrative and visual structures of storytelling. Employment in the film industry is highly desirable and thus quite competitive, but with Utah's long history of involvement in film production and its proximity to California, the Utah Economic Data Viewer (https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/utalmis/#/ occupation/27-4032.00/report) for positions in the film industry projects approximately 180 positions (across the range of occupations from editing to photography) opening in the next 12 months alone. Beyond this, Film Studies provides useful skills for those who wish to pursue professions of academia, journalism, writing, and high school teaching.

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 presence of a Film Studies minor would offer an attractive option for undergraduate students throughout the university. It would allow students to develop an understanding of film in its regional, global, historical, economic, and cultural contexts as well as to develop critical thinking skills that are important for success as a student and after graduation. The minor would serve also to raise the profile of USU generally across the state and encourage further institutional and academic collaborations and connections with other local colleges and universities including Salt Lake Community College, the University of Utah, and Weber State University. The state of Utah has played an important role in the history of American film as well as the current film industry with countless films and television shows filmed here and a thriving film culture as evidenced by the success of the Utah Film Commission. Utah is also home to the annual Sundance Film Festival, one of the world’s premier film festivals. In establishing the Film Studies minor, USU will position itself advantageously in terms of these broader networks and signal a commitment to one of the state’s most dynamic and thriving industries.

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. There would be no additional costs incurred by the Minor in Film Studies. 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.

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 3 Elective Courses + - Choose 3 of the Following Courses: + - ANTH 3110 North American Indian Cultures 3 + - ARTH 3360 Bad Cinema 3 + - ARTH 3540 African American Cinematic Experience 3 + - ARTH 3640 British Cinema of the Sixties 3 + - ARTH 3730 The Documentary 3 + - ARTH 3770 Apocalypse Cinema 3 + - ARTH 3810 Film Genres 3 + - ARTH 3910 Film Theory 3 + - ENGL 4365 Studies in Film 3 + - Choose of the following courses: + - + -

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 9 Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 12

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information, as needed. 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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ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes a new minor in Animal Biotechnology in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes a new minor in Animal Biotechnology.

RECOMMENDATION

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

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes a new minor in Animal Biotechnology, and

WHEREAS, The proposed minor in Animal Biotechnology will provide opportunities for students in other science majors to be better trained for jobs in the life science industry, 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 new minor in Animal Biotechnology in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and that notification of 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 New Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University Proposed or Current Program Title: Animal Biotechnology Sponsoring School, College, or Division: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Classification of Instructional Program Code1 : 26.1201 (Biotechnology) Min/Max Credit Hours Required of Full Program: 15 / 15 Proposed Beginning Term2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

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Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Minor: Animal Biotechnology effective Fall 2018. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal/Needs Assessment

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 resources necessary for the animal biotechnology minor are currently in place, since all of the required courses are presently taught within the ADVS BS degree biotechnology emphasis. Section III: Curriculum

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 3200* Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering 3 + - ADVS 5160** Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture 3 + - ADVS 5260*** Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning 3 + - ADVS 5280**** Animal Molecular Biology 3 + - ADVS 5650 Science Communication 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. *ADVS 3200 is cross-listed as PHIL 3200. **ADVS 5160 is cross-listed as BIOL/NDFS/PSC 5160. ***ADVS 5260 is cross-listed as BIOL/NDFS/PSC 5260. ****ADVS 5280 is cross-listed as BIOL 5280.

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. ADVS 5260 or ADVS 5650 3 ADVS 3200 3

Total 3 Total 3 Second Year Fall Cr. Hr. Second Year Spring Cr. Hr. ADVS 5260 or ADVS 5650 3 ADVS 5160 3 ADVS 5280 3

Total 3 Total 6 Four Year Map Program Description/Narrative

Currently, the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Department (ADVS) offers an emphasis in biotechnology within its ADVS BS degree program. In addition to serving the needs of ADVS students, several core courses in the biotechnology emphasis serve students in other departments/majors, such as Plants, Soils, and Climate; Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science; Biology; and Chemistry and Biochemistry. The addition of a 15-credit minor in animal biotechnology will further serve these students by allowing them to complete a formal minor that complements their degree major. The course requirements for the proposed minor are based upon the cross-disciplinary core courses within the biotechnology emphasis that currently serve students in other majors.

Students trained in the animal biotechnology minor will be poised for technical jobs in the life science industry. According to BIOUTAH, Utah's life science industry is one of six economic clusters (https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/9284/CMS/PDFs/BioUtah 's_Life_Science_Report.pdf). Utah's life science economy is anchored by a broad range of large corporations employing thousands of scientists and engineers in areas including medical devices, pharmaceutical, diagnostics and contract research. Notably, employment in Utah's life science industry grew by 25.8 % from 2001 to 2010. Currently, more than 1,000 life science companies employ more than 30,000 Utahns. In 2015, jobs in the life science industry paid on average 161% of the average Utah wage (approximately $62,000). Importantly, the proposed minor in animal biotechnology will help support Utah's life science industry in two capacities: 1) by increasing the pipeline of suitably trained personnel for this vibrant and growing Utah industry and 2) fostering interest in graduate training for individuals who can then subsequently enter the life science workforce at a more advanced level.

The resources necessary for the animal biotechnology minor are currently in place, since all of the required courses are presently taught within the ADVS BS degree biotechnology emphasis.

Proposed Curriculum:

ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes to offer an Agriculture and Natural Resources pre-law minor in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes an Agriculture and Natural Resources pre-law minor.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer an Agriculture and Natural Resources pre-law minor in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes to offer an Agriculture and Natural Resources pre-law minor, and

WHEREAS, The proposed Agriculture and Natural Resources pre-law minor will provide opportunities for students to obtain a better understanding of the importance of law in agriculture, 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 an Agriculture and Natural Resources pre-law minor in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and that notification of 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 New Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University Proposed or Current Program Title: Agriculture and Natural Resources Pre Law Minor Sponsoring School, College, or Division: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Department of Applied Economics Classification of Instructional Program Code1 : 22.0001 Min/Max Credit Hours Required of Full Program: 17 / 17 Proposed Beginning Term2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

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Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Minor: Agriculture and Natural Resources Pre Law Minor effective Fall 2018. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal/Needs Assessment

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. There will be no additional costs and no additional savings with this new minor. All but one course are currently being taught and additional courses will be absorbed by existing faculty.

Section III: Curriculum

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 + - POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics 3 + - MGT 2050 Business Law 2 + - APEC 4300 Agriculture Law 3 + - APEC 5950 Applied Economics and Policy 3 + - Choose of the following courses: + - + -

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 11 Elective Courses + - Choose 2 of the following courses: + - POLS 4130 Constitutional Theory 3 + - POLS 5130 Law and Policy 3 + - ENVS 5300 Natural Resources Law and Policy 3 + - MGT 3810 Employment Law and Policy Development 3 + - POLS 4160 The First Amendment 3 + - APEC 4250 Applied Economics Internship + - IOGP 5910 Institute of Government and Politics Internship + - ECN 3170 Law and Economics 3 + - ENVS 3010 Fundamentals of Natural Resource and Environmental Policy 3 + -

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 6 Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 17

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information, as needed. There are 11 credits of required courses for this minor. There are 6 elective credits required for this minor. Therefore the minor requires a minimum of 17 credits. APEC 4250 and IOGP 5910 are listed as a variable credit courses. However, to count it for this minor they must be taken for 3 credits. 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. POLS 1100 U.S Government and Politics 3 MGT 2050 Business Law 2 POLS 4130 Constitutional Theory 3

Total 3 Total 5 Second Year Fall Cr. Hr. Second Year Spring Cr. Hr. APEC 5950 Applied Economics and Policy 3 APEC 4300 Agriculture Law 3 MGT 3810 Employment Law and Policy Developm 3

Total 6 Total 3 Four Year Map ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes a program restructure the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes to drop the B.A. in International Agribusiness and to add emphasis areas to their existing B.S. in Agribusiness degree. The emphasis areas would be International Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Agricultural Marketing; and Farm and Ranch Management.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to restructure the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes to restructure the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, and

WHEREAS, The proposed restructuring of the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness will give students greater flexibility in choosing a major and emphasis area that better fits their career goals, 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 Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and that notification of 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

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Utah System of Higher Education Changes to Existing Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University

Current Proposed (if applicable) Program Title: Agribusiness - BS College of Agriculture and Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Applied Sciences Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Applied Economics Classification of Instruction Program Code1: 01.0101 6 - Digit CIP Min/Max Credit Hours for Full Program Required: 120 / Max Cr Hr Min Cr Hr / Max Cr Hr Proposed Effective Term for Program Change2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Award Type: BS

Program Change Type (check all that apply):

Name Change of Existing Program Program Restructure with or without Consolidation Program Transfer to a new academic department or unit Program Suspension Program Discontinuation Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Program Out of Service Area Delivery Program

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1 For CIP code classifications, please see http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55. 2 “Proposed Effective Term” refers to term when change to program is published. For Suspensions and Discontinuations, “effective term” refers to the term the program will suspend admissions. Program Change Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to restructure Agribusiness - BS effective Fall 2018. 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 Applied Economics department underwent a department review during the spring semester of 2017. As part of that review, it was recommended that the department reduce the number of undergraduate majors offered. Presently, the department offers a B.S. in Agribusiness and a B.A. in International Agribusiness and two other B.S. degrees. Much of the course work is the same for the B.S. Agribusiness and the B.A. International Agribusiness degrees. We are proposing to drop the B.A. in International Agribusiness and to add emphasis areas to our existing B.S. in Agribusiness degree. The emphasis areas would be: International Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Agricultural Marketing; and Farm and Ranch Management. A student can choose to just obtain the B.S. Agribusiness degree without an emphasis area, or they may choose one emphasis area.

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? Utah State University is a student centered institution and this proposed change is designed with students in mind. The emphasis areas being added to the B.S. Agribusiness degree will give the students greater flexibility in choosing a major and emphasis area that better fits their career goals.

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 are no costs savings or other budgetary impacts associated with this proposed change. All of the course work required with the proposed changes are currently being taught and no courses will be dropped as a result of ending the B.A. International Agribusiness major. ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s School of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences proposes to offer a minor in Unmanned Aerial 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 to offer a minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems in the School of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. 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 to offer a minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems, and

WHEREAS, The proposed minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems will provide opportunities for students to use this technology (a.k.a. drones) in commercial (e.g., in agriculture, aerial photography, or construction) or in non-commercial applications, 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 Unmanned Aerial Systems in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences' School of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education and that notification of 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 New Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University Proposed or Current Program Title: Minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems Sponsoring School, College, or Division: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): (ASTE) Classification of Instructional Program Code1 : 49.0102 Min/Max Credit Hours Required of Full Program: 12 / 12 Proposed Beginning Term2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

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Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Minor: Minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems effective Fall 2018. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal/Needs Assessment

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. For the initial course offering, minimal costs are expected. The existing labs, classrooms and field trips to the outdoors will allow the program to begin. Ideally, the future program would include an indoor 'drone zone' and lab space for students to design, build and test their vehicles, as well as plans to expand to a drone simulator. This program will not affect the other aviation technology programs, but will complement many other programs at USU. Section III: Curriculum

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 + - AV 3500 Intro to UAS 3 + - AV 3510 UAS Design, Construction and Maintenance 3 + - AV 3520 UAS Sensors, Guidance and Control 3 + - + - + - + - + - + - + -

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 9 Elective Courses + - AV 3550 UAS Advanced Design and Construction 3 + - AV 3560 UAS Aerial Photography 3 + - AV 3900 Independent Study 3 + - + - + - + - + - + - + -

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 3 Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 12

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information, as needed. AV 3900 Independent Study allows students to design a tailored independent study with an instructor. With the 3 core courses, students have only 1 elective required to complete the minor. With the rapidly changing technology of Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones), additional course electives will be created. 4 courses in the minor will encourage many students across the campus to explore the possibilities on how drones can enhance their job prospects, and provide synergy with other majors. Current plans are to offer AV 3500 each semester, with AV 3510 and Av 3560 in the fall, and AV 3520 and AV 350 in the spring. Syllabi have been created for each course and the lessons plans are under development. Current faculty and an adjunct instructor are planned for this first year as the test courses are developed and taught. 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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ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Biology in the College of Science proposes to restructure the Biology PhD and Biology-Ecology PhD in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Biology in the College of Science proposes to restructure the Biology PhD and Biology- Ecology PhD by lowering the credit requirements required for the MS-to-PhD track from 60 credits to 30 credits.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to restructure the Biology PhD and Biology-Ecology PhD in the College of Science. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Biology in the College of Science proposes to restructure the Biology PhD and Biology-Ecology PhD, and

WHEREAS, The proposed restructure of the Biology PhD and Biology-Ecology PhD will provide opportunities for students to complete their degrees in a timely manner, 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 Biology PhD and Biology-Ecology PhD in the College of Science and that notification of 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

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Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes to establish a new administrative unit (i.e., department) in the school entitled the Marketing and Strategy Department in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes dividing the current Management Department into two departments: (1) a refocused “Management Department,” and (2) a new department entitled “Marketing and Strategy Department.”

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to establish a new administrative unit in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes establishing a new administrative unit in t he school, and

WHEREAS, The proposed new department will offer a more focused cluster of disciplines that will benefit both the needs of the faculty and students, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by the academic, t dean he 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 establishment of a new administrative unit entitled “Marketing and Strategy Department” in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business' Department of Management and that notification of 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 New Administrative Unit Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University

Proposed Effective Date1: 07/01/2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Proposed Unit Title: Marketing and Strategy Department Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Jon M Huntsman School of Business Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s):

Proposed Unit Type:

New Administrative Unit New Center New Institute New Bureau Conditional Three-Year Approval for New Center, Institute, or Bureau

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1 “Proposed Effective Date” refers to date after Regent approval when new unit is operational or change to unit is published. New Unit Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to establish Marketing and Strategy Department effective 07/01/2018. This action was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Administrative Unit Description/Rationale Present a brief description of the unit. Describe the institutional procedures used to arrive at the action being proposed. Briefly Indicate why a new administrative unit or change to the unit is justified. Are similar units offered elsewhere in the USHE or the State? State how the institution and the USHE benefit from the proposed unit or unit change. The Management Department in the Jon M Huntsman School of Business is one of the largest and most academically diverse departments at Utah State University. The department has fifty-one full-time faculty and staff, three majors (Business Administration, Marketing, International Business), eight minors (Business, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations Management), and two graduate programs (Masters of Human Resources, Masters of Business Administration). It also has nine undergraduate and two graduate student clubs (Society for the Advancement of Ethical Leadership, Entrepreneurship Club, Huntsman Marketing Association, Leaders for Continuous Improvement, Society for Human Resource and Management, Society for International Business and Economic Development, Women in Business Association, Pro Sales, Hospital Administration Association, Master of Business Administration Association, Master of Human Resources Association). The number, diversity, and complexity of programs of study and faculty have made management of the department difficult.

It is proposed that The Management Department be divided into two departments. The new Management Department will include micro business disciplines that are more people focused, as well as law and operations. Faculty in the areas of human resource management, organizational behavior, ethics, law, and operations will remain in the Management department. The proposed Management Department will have 23 faculty and staff. Degree programs housed in the department will include the Bachelor of Business Administration (approximately 673 students) and the Masters of Human Resources (approximately 111 students).

The new department will be named The Department of Marketing and Strategy. It will include more macro and market focused disciplines including Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership. The department will have 28 faculty and staff. Undergraduate degree programs offered will include majors in Marketing (approximately 345 students) and International Business (approximately 118 students). The Masters of Business Administration (approximately 225 students) is a Huntsman School program involving classes from all departments that will be administered by the new Department of Marketing and Strategy.

Dividing The Management Department into two departments each with a tighter cluster of disciplines will benefit students, faculty, and the Huntsman School of Business. Faculty within the proposed departments will share more focused theoretical and conceptual space for teaching and research collaboration. Programs of study will be more manageable, enabling support for them to be more targeted and presenting opportunities for them to develop a stronger market image. The size of each department will allow strategic planning, people and program support, and overall administrative oversight to be carried out in a more focused manner allowing the units to better support the Huntsman School and the university. It will also enable potential future growth and new initiatives to be managed more meaningfully than can be accomplished by a department that has already exceeded an efficient operating size.

All other universities in the state of Utah have already established departments focusing upon Management/Business Administration and Marketing, indeed having two departments for these functional areas is the norm nationally. The proposed change will enable the Huntsman School of Business to operate in a more effective manner and in a way that is consistent with the structure of leading business schools nationwide.

Consistency with Institutional Mission/Institutional Impact Explain how the unit is consistent with the institution's Regents-approved mission, roles, and goals. Describe how the existing administrative structures support the proposed unit and identify new organizational structures that may be needed. What changes in faculty and staff will be required? The Utah State Board of Regents' Strategic Plan 2025 lists increasing capacity to serve 50,000 + new students by 2025 as a primary objective. It goes on to state that "it will be a significant challenge to grow capacity academically (faculty, course sections, and support staff), physically (capital facilities, infrastructure), and virtually (information technology resources) to keep pace with such rapid enrollment growth over the next decade." In January 2015, the Board of Regents also adopted three long term objectives for higher education in Utah. They included 1. Increase the number of Utahns who decide to access, are prepared for, and succeed in higher education; 2. Increase the percentage of students who persist in and graduate from higher education; 3. Encourage innovation as a core value at each USHE institution, in keeping with its distinct mission.

The proposed division of the Management Department is consistent with positioning the Huntsman School to respond to priorities of the State Board of Regents in a manner that is consistent with the mission of the school and USU. Over the past five years the numbers of students majoring in business administration and marketing have each increased by an average annual rate of over 20% (trends shown below). This growth is expected to continue. The two degrees are both offered throughout Utah using creative live, broadcast, hybrid and on-line pedagogies. In addition, collaboration with Snow College and Salt Lake Community College have helped students completing their associate degrees at those institutions easily matriculate into the USU degree programs in Marketing and Business Administration and take USU classes on those campuses.

Student Enrollment Trends

Year Business Administration Marketing 2012 322 169 2013 431 207 2014 531 283 2015 581 325 2016 673 345

In addition to the growth and outreach opportunities described above, significant potential exists to more fully leverage other programming (minors, graduate programs, student organizations, experiential learning) and to expand support for students outside the Logan campus. The current administrative structure does not lend itself to the effective management of such opportunities.

Finances What costs or savings are anticipated with the actions proposed? What new facilities or modifications to existing facilities or equipment are needed? Describe any budgetary impact on other programs or units within the institution. If new funds are required, describe expected sources of funds.

The proposed creation of the new department will not involve the addition of new faculty or staff merely a reallocation of existing personnel between the existing and new administrative units. Incremental expenses associated with a new department head will be met from Huntsman School Resources. A recent renovation of the Eccles Business Building, funded by the Huntsman School, created a new department suite, thus no additional resources are needed to situate the new department other than for office equipment and supplies that will be funded internally. ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Management Department in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of an existing program in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Management Department in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of the MBA specialization “Management Minor” to “Leadership and Management Minor.”

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to change the name change of an existing program in Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Management Department in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of an existing program, and

WHEREAS, The proposed name change will better communicate to students and employers the competencies and skills gained in the program, 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 t he Utah State University Board of Trustees hereby approve the name change from the MBA specialization “Management Minor” to “Leadership and Management Minor” in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business' Department of Management and that notification of 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 Changes to Existing Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University

Current Proposed (if applicable) Leadership and Management Program Title: Management Minor Minor Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Huntsman School of Business Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Management Department Classification of Instruction Program Code1: 52.0213 Min/Max Credit Hours for Full Program Required: 12 / 12 / Proposed Effective Term for Program Change2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Award Type: Minor

Program Change Type (check all that apply):

James H Davis Date: February 27, 2018

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Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to change name from Management Minor to Leadership and Management Minor effective Fall 2018. This action was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Utah State University’s Management Department MBA Program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of an existing program in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Management Department in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of the MBA specialization “Value Creation” to “Strategic Value Creation.”

RECOMMENDATION

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Management Department in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of an existing program, and

WHEREAS, The proposed name change will better communicate to students and employers the competencies and skills gained in the program, 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 name change from the MBA Specialization “Value Creation” to “Strategic Value Creation” in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business' Department of Management and that notification of 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 Changes to Existing Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University

Current Proposed (if applicable) specialization entitled "value Program Title: Strategic Value Creation creation" Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Huntsman School of Busines Management Department, Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): MBA program Classification of Instruction Program Code1: 52.0201 Min/Max Credit Hours for Full Program Required: 12 / 12 / Proposed Effective Term for Program Change2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Award Type: Other Master Degree MBA

Program Change Type (check all that apply):

James H Davis Date: February 27, 2018

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Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to change name from specialization entitled "value creation" to Strategic Value Creation effective Fall 2018. 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. Value Creation has been the most popular specialization in the Master of Business Administration degree program. The market often misinterprets this title as a specialization in Entrepreneurship. This title often puts our students at a disadvantage in their job search because employers believe that they will leave their jobs to launch ventures. The new title "strategic value creation" better communicates the competencies and concepts that are in the specialization. The specialization focuses on creating and regenerating competitive advantage for existing organizations. Executives have said that the new title is better understood and preferred.

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? This is simply a title change to better represent the specialization and help the students with job search and placement.

Utah State University’s Management Department MBA Program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of an existing program in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Management Department MBA Program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of the MBA specialization “Shingo Leadership and Operational Excellence/ Manufacturing Management” to “Supply Chain Management.”

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to change the name change of an existing program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Management Department in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business proposes a name change of an existing program, and

WHEREAS, The proposed name change will better communicate to students and employers the competencies and skills gained in the program, 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 name change from the MBA specialization “Shingo Leadership and Operational Excellence/Manufacturing Management” to “Supply Chain Management” in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business' Management Department and that notification of 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 Changes to Existing Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University

Current Proposed (if applicable) MBA Specialization: Shingo Leadership and Operational Program Title: Supply Chain Management Excellence/Manufacturing Management Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Huntsman School of Business Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Management Department Classification of Instruction Program Code1: 52.0201 Min/Max Credit Hours for Full Program Required: 12 / 12 / Proposed Effective Term for Program Change2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Award Type: Other Master Degree MBA

Program Change Type (check all that apply):

James H Davis Date: February 27, 2018

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Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to change name from MBA Specialization: Shingo Leadership and Operational Excellence/Manufacturing Management to Supply Chain Management effective Fall 2018. This action was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

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. This is a proposed title change. There will be no change in finance or budget. ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Watershed Science in the Quinney College of Natural Resources proposes to offer a post-baccalaureate certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Quinney College of Natural Resources proposes to offer a post-baccalaureate certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a post- baccalaureate certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration in the Department of Watershed Science in the Quinney College of Natural Resources.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Watershed Science in the Quinney College of Natural Resources proposes to offer a post-baccalaureate certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, and

WHEREAS, The proposed post-baccalaureate certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to make them more effective restoration and conservation managers and practitioners, 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 post-baccalaureate certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration in the Quinney College of Natural Resources and that notification of 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

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Utah System of Higher Education New Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Proposed or Current Program Title: Restoration Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Quinney College of Natural Resources Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Department of Watershed Sciences Classification of Instructional Program Code1 : 03.0101 Min/Max Credit Hours Required of Full Program: 12 Cr Hr / 12 Cr Hr Proposed Beginning Term2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Larry Smith Date:

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Utah System of Higher Education Program Description - Abbreviated Template

Section I: The Request

Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Graduate Certificate: Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration effective Fall 2018. 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. Utah State University's Ecosystem Restoration post-baccalaureate Certificate (ERC) is designed for graduate students seeking the knowledge, skills, and experience to make them more effective restoration and conservation managers and practitioners. The 12-credit certificate is available to full-time matriculated graduate students. The Quinney College of Natural Resources is a leader in ecosystem science and restoration and maintains strong collaborations with industry and agency partners. The college offers a large slate of courses on both basic and applied topics in ecosystem restoration. All of these courses are offered as traditional semester courses and some have also been offered as short courses to outside professionals. After review of instructional programs and the placement of program graduates, the USU Department of Watershed Sciences is highlighting an instructional focus on ecosystem restoration. This takes advantage of the active engagement of most of the faculty in applied ecosystem science and broadens the employment opportunities for the graduates. As part of this effort, in Fall 2017 the name of one of the department's two undergraduate majors was changed to Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems. The current proposal continues that process with the introduction of the Ecosystem Restoration post-baccalaureate Certificate. The post-baccalaureate certificate provides the opportunity for both graduate students to combine general restoration principles, practical applied training, and in-depth exploration of elective topics in a defined program. The ERC indicates completion of an organized curriculum, combining required and elective courses selected with the guidance of a program advisor. The ERC does not constitute formal certification, although the program fully meets the certification requirements of the Society for Ecological Restoration (http://www.ser.org/?page=Certification). In addition to the general requirements for admission to the graduate program in Watershed Sciences, admission to the ERC program specifically requires a BS in an appropriate science or engineering discipline. Proficiencies expected on admission include an appropriate background in science fundamentals and specific training in an appropriate science or engineering discipline. Competence in Geographical Information Systems, if not demonstrated on admission, can be obtained as part of the certificate program. Core proficiencies provided by the program include restoration principles and practical, hands-on restoration or management experience. Based on the student's interests, a rich range of electives provide depth of expertise. RATIONALE: Many full-time graduate students in QCNR, particularly those enrolled in MS programs, do not pursue careers in research, but instead work professionally in agencies and private firms engaged in ecosystem management and restoration. For these students, the ERC is intended to complement the research skills gained at USU with knowledge and practice in the principles and practice of ecosystem restoration. This training will improve their job prospects and better prepare them for a professional career. Specifically, the proposed post-baccalaureate certificate will: ● Increase the visibility of USU as a leader in the restoration & management of natural resources ● Better serve students, practitioners and professionals interested in restoration through expanded training, resources & certification ● Strengthen ties with resource management agencies and industry partners and to better prepare students to meet their needs Additional Information: Coordination with Related Programs The proposed certificate has been discussed with the department head and faculty in three related departments.

Environment and Society (QCNR). Department Head Chris Lant indicated support for the program and suggested ENVS courses that could be included. These courses have been added to the curriculum electives.

Wildland Resources (QCNR). Department Head Mike Kuhns circulated an earlier proposal among WILD faculty. Two faculty suggested that the program title could be modified to read Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration. The broader name was selected to facilitate future expansion of the program throughout the Quinney College of Natural Resources. A college-wide graduate program, Master of Natural Resources, currently exists and is successful. Our intention is to establish the certificate and allow it to grow to incorporate all ecosystems, aquatic and terrestrial. Department Head Mike Kuhns indicated support for the program and for this strategy.

Plant, Soils and Climate (CAAS) Department Head Paul Johnson indicated support for the program and expressed appreciation for our inclusion of PSC courses. He suggested an additional PSC class, has been added to the curriculum electives.

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 Department has been offering short courses in stream and wetland restoration since 2004. The proposed ERC builds on these efforts by defining an organized program of instruction at the graduate, professional level. All of the full semester face-to-face and online courses offered in the certificate are currently taught by USU faculty. Additional one-day to one-week short courses are currently offered and are taught by a mix of full-time USU faculty and affiliated instructors recruited from other universities, agencies, and industrial partners. Funding for outside instructors is covered by workshop fees charged to non-degree seeking professionals. This model has successfully supported short courses offered by WATS since 2004. The proposed ERC will not add to the teaching obligations of full-time USU faculty and participation of outside instructors is covered by workshop fees. The workshop fees also provide half-time salary for a program coordinator whose role will be to coordinate instruction and manage ties with agency and industry partners. This coordinator also supports development of internships and organizes the projects used in the capstone courses offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The program is planned to be self-supporting and will not require additional investment by the Department, College, or University. Section III: Curriculum

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 + - Choose ONE of the following two courses + - WATS 5300 Principles of Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration 3 + - WATS 5660 Principles of Watershed and Stream Restoration 3 Choose of the following courses: + - + - Choose ONE of the following two courses + - WATS 5350 Management and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems Capstone II 2 + - WATS 5670 Watershed & Stream Restoration Practicum 2

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 5 Elective Courses + - WATS 5310 Ecology & Restoration of Wetland and Riparian Plants 3 + - WATS 5330 Large River Management 3 + - WATS 5340 Management & Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems Capstone I 2 + - WATS 5550 Freshwater Invertebrates 3 + - WATS 5640 Riparian Ecology and Management 3 + - WATS 5650 Analysis of Fisheries Data with R 2 + - WATS 6310 Wetland Ecology & Management 3 + - WATS 6530 Water Quality and Pollution 3 + - WATS 6700 Restoration Ecology 4 + - WATS 6850 Geomorphic Change Detection: Restoration Monitoring 1 + - WATS 6860 Partnering with Beaver in Restoration Design 1 + - WATS 6900 Prioritizing Conservation 3 + - WATS 6900 Using Grazing as a Tool for Riparian and Stream Restoration 1 + - WATS 6900 Priorities in Riparian Restoration Workshop 1 + - WATS 6900 Sediment Transport in Stream Assessment & Design 2 + - WATS 6900 Geomorphology of Channel Change 3 + - WATS 6900 Woody Debris Restoration in Streams & Rivers 1 + - ENVS 6000 Theoretical Foundations in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem 3 NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours + - ENVS 6010 Applying Human Dimensions Concepts to Natural Resources 3 + - ENVS 6310 Introduction to Environmental Laws and Policy 3 + - ENVS 6320 Water Law and Policy in the United States 3 + - ENVS 6410 Translational Ecology 3 + - NR 6520 Structure & Function of Ecological Social Systems 4 + - NR 6530 Integrated Inventory, Analysis, and Assessment of Ecosystems 4 + - NR 6560 Fire Fuels & Management 4 + - WILD 5700 Forest Assessment & Management 4 + - PSC 5550 Weed Biology & Control 4 + - PSC 4500 Soil Reclamation 3 + - PSC-WILD 6350 Wildland soils 3 + - PSC 6900 North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management 2 + - LAEP 6110 Landscape Planning for Wildlife 3 + - CEE 5880 Remediation Engineering 3 + - CEE 6490 Integrated River Basin/Watershed Planning & Management 3

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 7 Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 12

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4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards (February 2018)

The summary of the Status of Sponsored Program Awards, prepared by our Sponsored Programs Office for February 2018 is submitted for the Trustees’ consideration. They have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The awards for the month of February 2018 amounted to $16,181,853 versus $14,574,501 for February 2017.

The comparative graph, “Utah State University Sponsored Program Awards” indicates that through February 2018 cumulative award dollars were higher (36%) from last year for the same time period, with awards totaling $175,459,415 for FY2018. Scholarships, fellowships and state appropriations for research are not included in either figure.

The value of proposals submitted decreased (-45.2%) from $62,135,137 in February 2017 to $34,053,474 during February 2018. The total number of current year proposals (946) is less than FY2017 (985).

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Research recommend that the Board of Trustees approves the contract and grant status report for February 2018.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The attached list of contract/grant proposals and awards (February 2018) 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

NOTE: There were no campus awards over $1,000,000 for the month of February 2018.

4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Contract/Grant Proposals and Awards (March 2018)

The summary of the Status of Sponsored Program Awards, prepared by our Sponsored Programs Office for March 2018 is submitted for the Trustees’ consideration. They have received the appropriate administrative review and approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The awards for the month of March 2018 amounted to $21,073,440 versus $28,376,877 for March 2018.

The comparative graph, “Utah State University Sponsored Program Awards” indicates that through March 2018 cumulative award dollars were higher (24.8%) from last year for the same time period, with awards totaling $196,532,855 for FY2018. Scholarships, fellowships and state appropriations for research are not included in either figure.

The value of proposals submitted decreased (-23.4%) from $43,600,155 in March 2017 to $33,386,354 during March 2018. The total number of current year proposals (1060) is less than FY2017 (1113).

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Research recommend that the Board of Trustees approves the contract and grant status report for March 2018.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The attached list of contract/grant proposals and awards (March 2018) 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

NOTE: There were no campus awards over $1,000,000 for the month of March 2018.

4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Certificate of Treasurer for November 2017

The Certificate of Treasurer for November 2017 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 2017 totaled $377,960,387, up $16,647,968 (4.40%) over the same 2016-2017 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds expenditures totaled $142,128,873, up $7,587,922 (5.64%) over the same 2016-2017 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 $340,401,244, up $13,396,029 (4.10%) over the same 2016-2017 period.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificate of Treasurer for November 2017.

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 2017 to 30 November 2017 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 November 2017.

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 2017 to 30 November 2017.

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) (42% Fiscal 1-Nov-17 Prior Year from Prior from Prior State Appropriated Funds Budget Year Expired) 30-Nov-17 Year to Date to Date Year Year

Education and General (Except Athletics) $263,777,936 37% $21,421,477 $98,616,552 $91,895,690 $6,720,862 7.31 % Athletics 6,729,797 39% 546,665 2,645,188 2,393,182 252,006 10.53 % E&G - O&M 3,595,967 11% 39,137 380,787 379,202 1,585 0.42 % Agricultural Experiment Station 17,539,558 31% 1,057,109 5,385,984 5,523,569 (137,585) (2.49) % UWRL Appropriation 4,090,109 25% 191,279 1,019,380 792,528 226,852 28.62 % UWRL Apportionment 2,771,636 22% 125,180 608,370 1,033,345 (424,975) (41.13) % Tooele - Cont. Ed. Center 13,166,498 48% 663,511 6,347,258 6,453,809 (106,551) (1.65) % Educationally Disadvantaged 100,000 83% 38,478 82,523 62,300 20,223 32.46 % Southeastern Utah - Cont. Ed. Center 2,668,393 54% 152,091 1,433,852 1,351,726 82,126 6.08 % Uintah Basin - Cont. Ed. Center 6,981,068 44% 486,828 3,104,641 3,025,531 79,110 2.61 % Cooperative Extension 21,636,691 25% 1,105,141 5,412,471 5,376,565 35,906 0.67 % Brigham City - Cont. Ed. Center 19,476,168 37% 1,356,017 7,222,988 6,280,365 942,623 15.01 % USTAR 238 0% - - 1,029 (1,029) (100.00) % E&G - Vet Med 9,705,474 20% 315,930 1,953,749 2,090,325 (136,576) (6.53) % Price (USU Eastern) 15,849,336 35% 1,076,515 5,524,501 5,507,996 16,505 0.30 % Blanding Campus (USU Eastern) 4,416,298 37% 335,502 1,622,150 1,657,020 (34,870) (2.10) % Educationally Disadvantaged (USU Eastern) 112,449 24% 6,639 27,516 2,683 24,833 925.57 % Prehistoric Museum (USU Eastern) 485,592 40% 38,224 192,788 174,564 18,224 10.44 % Workforce Education (USU Eastern) 1,505,147 36% 98,698 548,175 539,522 8,653 1.60 % Total State Appropriated Funds $394,608,355 36% $29,054,421 $142,128,873 $134,540,951 $7,587,922 5.64 %

Total State Appropriated Funds 2016-2017 $377,960,387

Increase from 2016-2017 $16,647,968

Percent Increase from 2016-2017 4.40%

4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Certificate of Treasurer for December 2017

The Certificate of Treasurer for December 2017 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 December 2017 totaled $394,563,253, up $16,602,866 (4.39%) over the same 2016-2017 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds expenditures totaled $170,095,705, up $11,313,345 (7.13%) over the same 2016-2017 period and represented 43% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 43%, was 7% less than would be expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis.

Total expenditures for all funds totaled $404,058,672, up $19,115,893 (4.97%) over the same 2016-2017 period.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificate of Treasurer for December 2017.

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 2017 to 31 December 2017 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) (50% Fiscal 1-Dec-17 Prior Year from Prior from Prior State Appropriated Funds Budget Year Expired) 31-Dec-17 Year to Date to Date Year Year

Education and General (Except Athletics) $263,758,034 45% $21,189,641 $119,806,192 $110,227,904 $9,578,288 9.07 % Athletics 6,729,797 45% 414,854 3,060,043 2,801,138 258,905 (5.57) % E&G - O&M 3,595,967 12% 58,246 439,033 439,083 (50) (0.01) % Agricultural Experiment Station 17,514,358 36% 911,518 6,297,502 6,547,296 (249,794) (3.82) % UWRL Appropriation 4,090,109 30% 194,349 1,213,729 928,359 285,370 30.74 % UWRL Apportionment 2,771,636 26% 114,651 723,021 1,207,084 (484,063) (40.10) % Tooele - Cont. Ed. Center 13,166,498 53% 580,770 6,928,028 6,938,727 (10,699) (0.15) % Educationally Disadvantaged 100,000 89% 6,207 88,730 64,657 24,073 37.23 % Southeastern Utah - Cont. Ed. Center 2,668,393 59% 136,480 1,570,332 1,462,458 107,874 7.38 % Uintah Basin - Cont. Ed. Center 6,981,068 51% 429,049 3,533,690 3,400,005 133,685 3.93 % Cooperative Extension 21,636,691 30% 1,176,573 6,589,043 6,308,246 280,797 4.45 % Brigham City - Cont. Ed. Center 19,476,168 42% 961,786 8,184,774 6,885,289 1,299,485 18.87 % USTAR 238 0% - - (1,696) 1,696 100.00 % E&G - Vet Med 9,705,474 23% 281,155 2,234,904 2,330,928 (96,024) (4.12) % Price (USU Eastern) 15,849,336 42% 1,066,708 6,591,209 6,441,550 149,659 2.32 % Blanding Campus (USU Eastern) 4,416,298 44% 300,098 1,922,247 1,954,966 (32,719) (1.67) % Educationally Disadvantaged (USU Eastern) 112,449 30% 5,963 33,479 3,698 29,781 805.33 % Prehistoric Museum (USU Eastern) 485,592 47% 36,144 228,932 210,009 18,923 9.01 % Workforce Education (USU Eastern) 1,505,147 43% 102,642 650,817 632,659 18,158 2.87 % Total State Appropriated Funds $394,563,253 43% $27,966,834 $170,095,705 $158,782,360 $11,313,345 7.13 %

Total State Appropriated Funds 2016-2017 $377,960,387

Increase from 2016-2017 $16,602,866

Percent Increase from 2016-2017 4.39%

4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Certificate of Treasurer for January 2018

The Certificate of Treasurer for January 2018 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 January 2018 totaled $394,592,338, up $16,631,951 (4.40%) over the same 2016-2017 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds expenditures totaled $200,060,902, up $15,821,061 (8.59%) over the same 2016-2017 period and represented 51% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 51%, was 7% less than would be expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis.

Total expenditures for all funds totaled $490,357,930, up $28,422,766 (6.15%) over the same 2016-2017 period.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Certificate of Treasurer for January 2018.

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 2017 to 31 January 2018 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) (58% Fiscal 1-Jan-18 Prior Year from Prior from Prior State Appropriated Funds Budget Year Expired) 31-Jan-18 Year to Date to Date Year Year

Education and General (Except Athletics) $263,787,119 53% $20,021,362 $139,827,554 $128,380,140 $11,447,414 8.92 % Athletics 6,729,797 54% 600,624 3,660,667 3,387,626 273,041 8.06 % E&G - O&M 3,595,967 14% 79,834 518,867 507,234 11,633 2.29 % Agricultural Experiment Station 17,514,358 44% 1,447,699 7,745,201 7,806,468 (61,267) (0.78) % UWRL Appropriation 4,090,109 35% 204,938 1,418,667 1,078,840 339,827 31.50 % UWRL Apportionment 2,771,636 30% 116,706 839,726 1,380,023 (540,297) (39.15) % Tooele - Cont. Ed. Center 13,166,498 59% 803,622 7,731,650 7,476,879 254,771 3.41 % Educationally Disadvantaged 100,000 90% 1,048 89,778 66,218 23,560 35.58 % Southeastern Utah - Cont. Ed. Center 2,668,393 64% 141,141 1,711,473 1,607,448 104,025 6.47 % Uintah Basin - Cont. Ed. Center 6,981,068 58% 481,686 4,015,376 3,867,476 147,900 3.82 % Cooperative Extension 21,636,691 36% 1,148,203 7,737,246 7,263,361 473,885 6.52 % Brigham City - Cont. Ed. Center 19,476,168 54% 2,302,259 10,487,033 7,486,204 3,000,829 40.08 % USTAR 238 0% - - (10,237) 10,237 100.00 % E&G - Vet Med 9,705,474 34% 1,034,444 3,269,348 3,180,043 89,305 2.81 % Price (USU Eastern) 15,849,336 49% 1,146,714 7,737,923 7,495,016 242,907 3.24 % Blanding Campus (USU Eastern) 4,416,298 50% 278,779 2,201,027 2,276,705 (75,678) (3.32) % Educationally Disadvantaged (USU Eastern) 112,449 35% 5,814 39,293 5,577 33,716 604.55 % Prehistoric Museum (USU Eastern) 485,592 56% 42,742 271,674 251,104 20,570 8.19 % Workforce Education (USU Eastern) 1,505,147 50% 107,582 758,399 733,716 24,683 3.36 % Total State Appropriated Funds $394,592,338 51% $29,965,197 $200,060,902 $184,239,841 $15,821,061 8.59 %

Total State Appropriated Funds 2016-2017 $377,960,387

Increase from 2016-2017 $16,631,951

Percent Increase from 2016-2017 4.40%

4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Delegation/Administrative Reports – 01/26/18 to 02/23/18

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 to 01/26/18 to 02/23/18.

Professional Contracts, 4 contracts issued (Page 1) Comments are provided on the report.

Construction Contracts, 1 contract issued (Page 2) Comments are provided on the report.

Report of Contingency Reserve Fund (Page 3) No projects contributed to or 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 and no projects needed funds from the 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 76 projects, 8 are pending, 13 are in the design/study phase, 30 are in construction, 22 are substantially complete and 3 are complete. The three projects completed during this period were Concrete Replacement FY17, Medium Voltage Upgrade FY16 and Research Greenhouse Boiler Replacement.

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 01/26/18 to 02/23/18

Project Name Firm Name A/E Budget Fee Amount Comments

1 Parking Lot Paving FY18 Cache Landmark $36,000.00 $5,080.00 Survey and civil design 900 N Sidewalk

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

2 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Dixon Information $191,004.00 $650.00 Bulk samples USU Blanding, Caine Home

3 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY18 Dixon Information $139,099.00 $111.00 Bulk samples MCC Price, Facilities, Aggie Ice Cream

4 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY18 ALS Laboratory $139,099.00 $15.00 Bulk sample paint Caine Home

Page 1 of 7 Construction Contracts Awarded From 01/26/18 to 02/23/18

Project Firm Name Design Firm Const Budget Contract Amt Comments

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

1 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 USU Facilities Planning $191,004.00 $7,996.71 Fire alarm panel replacement Kaysville and Design

Page 2 of 7 Report of Contingency Reserve Fund From 01/26/18 to 02/23/18

Total Transfers % to % Current To (From) Construction Completed Project Title Transfers Contingency Budget Project Status (Paid) BEGINNING BALANCE $92,185.65

INCREASES TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND None

DECREASES FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND None

ENDING BALANCE $92,185.65

Page 3 of 7 Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity From 01/26/18 to 02/23/18

% of Transfer Construction Project Title Amount Description Budget BEGINNING BALANCE $627,113.09

INCREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND Concrete Replacement FY17 5,000.00 Close project 1.54% Medium Voltage Upg FY16 23,811.32 Close project 2.03% Research Greenhouse Boiler Replacement 31,321.16 Close project 21.60%

DECREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND None

ENDING BALANCE $687,245.57

Page 4 of 7

Current Delegated Projects List 02/23/18

Project Project Number Project Name Phase Budget CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT A40823 BCC Trail & Historical Bldg Design 200,000 A36736 Bike Racks/Site Furn FY17 Construction 45,662 A39189 Bike Racks/Site Furn FY18 Construction 54,795 A39204 Bio Tech Lab Controls Design 462,135 A38008 Blue Square Parking Expansion Construction 559,564 A28999 Building Commissioning FY14 Sub Completion 196,296 A39203 Campus Mapping Design 200,000 A40762 Campus Wide Metering Construction 92,283 A39196 Champ/OM Hill Sewer Line Repl Design 1,299,200 A34283 Chilled Water Infrastructure FY16 Construction 357,878 A36734 Classroom Upgrades FY17 Construction 295,598 A39191 Classroom Upgrades FY18 Construction 183,907 A34284 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY16 Construction 292,487 A34285 Concrete Replacement FY16 Sub Completion 243,096 A36735 Concrete Replacement FY17 Complete 375,194 A39188 Concrete Replacement FY18 Construction 381,255 A38598 Edith Bowen Playground Construction 413,300 A40585 Education 413 Remodel Pending 381,943 A40010 Education Atrium Remodel Sub Completion 421,681 A38903 Education Suite 109 Remodel Sub Completion 419,173 A29004 Emergency Generator FY14 Sub Completion 250,390 A31325 Emergency Generator FY15 Pending 229,872 A36740 FAV Photo Lab Safety Ventilation Construction 370,524 A34287 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Sub Completion 191,004 A36738 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Sub Completion 139,916 A39187 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY18 Construction 146,599 A39004 HPER Admin/Nursing Remodel Sub Completion 466,251 A31328 HVAC Controls Upgrade FY15 Pending 228,311 A36468 Hydraulics Lab Landscape FY17 Construction 93,033 A38777 IC Irrigation Trunk Line Construction 394,141 Page 5 of 7 A34107 Kaysville Building Addition Sub Completion 3,321,185 A39202 Lighting Control Upgrade Design 69,209 A38594 Lillywhite Interior Remodel Design 1,686,568 A34290 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY16 Complete 1,158,063 A36469 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY17 Construction 1,268,163 A39185 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY18 Construction 1,493,182 A35676 Merrill Cazier Lib Testing Ctr Construction 2,108,650 A39193 NFS Lab Ventilation Replace Pending 950,154 A39205 NR Fire Alarm Upgrade Pending 138,418 A39194 Parking Lot Paving FY18 Construction 415,455 A39195 Parking Lot Repair & Seal Construction 138,027 A35677 PDP Air Handling Units Sub Completion 429,879 A35971 PDP Refreshment Sub Completion 793,929 A31333 Planning & Design FY15 Sub Completion 175,075 A34294 Planning & Design FY16 Sub Completion 129,790 A36741 Planning & Design FY17 Design/Study 85,457 A39186 Planning & Design FY18 Design/Study 175,000 A39207 Ray B. West Reroof Construction 414,651 A39201 Research Greenhouse Boiler Rpl Complete 102,122 A39206 SDL Fire Alarm Upgrade Pending 166,101 A39198 SE Sidewalks & Safety Lighting Construction 792,213 A31334 Sign System FY15 Sub Completion 47,193 A39190 Sign System FY18 Pending 45,662 A31335 Site & Safety Lighting Construction 322,525 A39502 SLC Campus Relocation Construction 4,945,295 A34296 South Farm Fire Lane/Hydrants FY16 Construction 436,467 A40833 South Farm Loafing Shed Construction 154,737 A37302 South Farm New Dairy Barn Construction 2,268,353 A39192 Stairs Replacement N Terrace Sub Completion 570,683 A38143 Student Organic Farm Facility Design 146,666 A40454 Tooele Landscape Improvements Design 170,104 A35569 Townhouse Stucco Proj Bldg 3 Pending 139,470 A34298 UBC Infrastructure Improvements Sub Completion 1,193,514 A36742 Univ Inn to Widstoe Steamline-Construction Sub Completion 1,022,331 A34299 Univ Inn/Widstoe Steam Line Replacement Sub Completion 75,000 A40847 USTAR Autoclave Installation Sub Completion 99,778 C11614 USUE Blanding Campus Mechanical FY16 Construction 49,181 C11781 USUE Blanding Housing Fire Safety Design 170,400 C11508 USUE Career Center Upgrades Sub Completion 1,071,941 Page 6 of 7 C11615 USUE Geary Theatre Bldg Upgrades Sub Completion 7,103,037 C11461 USUE Infrastructure/Automation Upgrade Construction 461,857 C11709 USUE Soccer Fields Sub Completion 796,444 A36118 Utility Meter Upgrades FY16 Construction 91,500 A34300 VCT Tile Replacement in Hallways Construction 331,255 A34301 Vet Science Electrical Upgrade FY16 Design 98,753 A39197 Water Lab Front Bridge Design 50,000 TOTAL (76) $47,258,925

Page 7 of 7 4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Delegation/Administrative Reports – 02/23/18 to 03/23/18

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 to 02/23/18 to 03/23/18.

Professional Contracts, 4 contracts issued (Page 1) Comments are provided on the report.

Construction Contracts, 3 contract issued (Page 2) Comments are provided on the report.

Report of Contingency Reserve Fund (Page 3) No projects contributed to and 1 project 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 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 75 projects, 8 are pending, 15 are in the design/study phase, 28 are in construction and 24 are substantially complete. There were no projects completed during this period. Representatives from Utah State University will attend the Building Board meeting to address any questions the Board may have.

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 02/23/18 to 03/23/18

Project Name Firm Name A/E Budget Fee Amount Comments

1 Aggie Chocolate Factory AJC Architects $35,750.00 $35,750.00 Design services at Blue Square

2 Chilled Water Infrastructure Van Boerum & Frank $36,455.00 $30,455.00 Design services for line install Univ Reserve

3 Technology Shop Renovation Design West $19,250.00 $19,250.00 Design services Tech Bldg

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

4 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY18 Dixon Information $139,099.00 $69.00 Bulk samples Maeser, FAV, UR

Page 1 of 7 Construction Contracts Awarded From 02/23/18 to 03/23/18

Project Firm Name Design Firm Const Budget Contract Amt Comments

1 Aggie Chocolate Factory Lundahl Building AJC Architects $1,200.00 $1,200.00 CMGC Contract

MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS

2 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY18 Tom Stuart Construction $1,385,182.00 $12,817.00 Lay conduit and dig trench Skaggs Lab

3 Building Commissioning FY14 QT&B $190,701.00 $1,555.00 Test and balance HVAC system BNR

Page 2 of 7 Report of Contingency Reserve Fund From 02/23/18 to 03/23/18

Total Transfers % to % Current To (From) Construction Completed Project Title Transfers Contingency Budget Project Status (Paid) BEGINNING BALANCE $92,185.65

INCREASES TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND None

DECREASES FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND USUE Blanding Campus Mechanical FY16 (892.00) (892.00) 1.95% Construction 88.55%

ENDING BALANCE $91,293.65

Page 3 of 7 Report of Project Reserve Fund Activity From 02/23/18 to 03/23/18

% of Transfer Construction Project Title Amount Description Budget BEGINNING BALANCE $687,245.57

INCREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND None

DECREASES TO PROJECT RESERVE FUND None

ENDING BALANCE $687,245.57

Page 4 of 7

Current Delegated Projects List 03/23/18

Project Project Number Project Name Phase Budget CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT A28999 Building Commissioning FY14 Sub Completion 196,296 A29004 Emergency Generator FY14 Sub Completion 250,390 A31325 Emergency Generator FY15 Pending 229,872 A31328 HVAC Controls Upgrade FY15 Pending 228,311 A31333 Planning & Design FY15 Sub Completion 175,075 A31334 Sign System FY15 Sub Completion 47,193 A31335 Site & Safety Lighting Construction 322,525 A34107 Kaysville Building Addition Sub Completion 3,321,185 A34283 Chilled Water Infrastructure FY16 Construction 357,878 A34284 Classroom/Auditorium Upgrades FY16 Construction 292,487 A34285 Concrete Replacement FY16 Construction 243,096 A34287 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY16 Sub Completion 191,004 A34294 Planning & Design FY16 Sub Completion 129,790 A34296 South Farm Fire Lane/Hydrants FY16 Construction 436,467 A34298 UBC Infrastructure Improvements Sub Completion 1,193,514 A34299 Univ Inn/Widstoe Steam Line Replacement Sub Completion 75,000 A34300 VCT Tile Replacement in Hallways Construction 331,255 A34301 Vet Science Electrical Upgrade FY16 Design 98,753 A35569 Townhouse Stucco Proj Bldg 3 Pending 139,470 A35676 Merrill Cazier Lib Testing Ctr Construction 2,108,650 A35677 PDP Air Handling Units Sub Completion 429,879 A35971 PDP Refreshment Sub Completion 793,929 A36118 Utility Meter Upgrades FY16 Construction 91,500 A36468 Hydraulics Lab Landscape FY17 Construction 93,033 A36469 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY17 Construction 1,268,163 A36734 Classroom Upgrades FY17 Construction 295,598 A36736 Bike Racks/Site Furn FY17 Construction 45,662 A36738 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY17 Sub Completion 139,916 A36740 FAV Photo Lab Safety Ventilation Sub Completion 370,524 A36741 Planning & Design FY17 Design/Study 85,457 Page 5 of 7 A36742 Univ Inn to Widstoe Steamline-Construction Sub Completion 1,022,331 A37302 South Farm New Dairy Barn Construction 2,282,776 A38008 Blue Square Parking Expansion Sub Completion 559,564 A38143 Student Organic Farm Facility Design 146,666 A38594 Lillywhite Interior Remodel Design 1,686,568 A38598 Edith Bowen Playground Construction 413,300 A38777 IC Irrigation Trunk Line Construction 394,141 A38903 Education Suite 109 Remodel Sub Completion 419,173 A39004 HPER Admin/Nursing Remodel Sub Completion 466,251 A39185 Medium Voltage Upgrade FY18 Construction 1,493,182 A39186 Planning & Design FY18 Design/Study 175,000 A39187 Health, LS, Code, Asbestos FY18 Construction 146,599 A39188 Concrete Replacement FY18 Construction 381,255 A39189 Bike Racks/Site Furn FY18 Construction 54,795 A39190 Sign System FY18 Pending 45,662 A39191 Classroom Upgrades FY18 Construction 183,907 A39192 Stairs Replacement N Terrace Sub Completion 570,683 A39193 NFS Lab Ventilation Replace Pending 950,154 A39194 Parking Lot Paving FY18 Construction 415,455 A39195 Parking Lot Repair & Seal Construction 138,027 A39196 Champ/OM Hill Sewer Line Repl Design 1,299,200 A39197 Water Lab Front Bridge Design 50,000 A39198 SE Sidewalks & Safety Lighting Construction 792,213 A39202 Lighting Control Upgrade Design 69,209 A39203 Campus Mapping Design 200,000 A39204 Bio Tech Lab Controls Design 462,135 A39205 NR Fire Alarm Upgrade Pending 138,418 A39206 SDL Fire Alarm Upgrade Pending 166,101 A39207 Ray B. West Reroof Construction 414,651 A39502 SLC Campus Relocation Construction 4,945,295 A40010 Education Atrium Remodel Sub Completion 421,681 A40454 Tooele Landscape Improvements Design 170,104 A40585 Education 413 Remodel Pending 381,943 A40762 Campus Wide Metering Construction 92,283 A40823 BCC Trail & Historical Bldg Design 200,000 A40833 South Farm Loafing Shed Sub Completion 154,737 A40847 USTAR Autoclave Installation Sub Completion 99,778 A41399 Technology Shop Renovation (NEW PROJECT) Design 156,450 A41400 Aggie Chocolate Factory (NEW PROJECT) Design 36,950 Page 6 of 7 C11461 USUE Infrastructure/Automation Upgrade Construction 461,857 C11508 USUE Career Center Upgrades Sub Completion 1,071,941 C11614 USUE Blanding Campus Mechanical FY16 Construction 50,073 C11615 USUE Geary Theatre Bldg Upgrades Sub Completion 7,103,037 C11709 USUE Soccer Fields Sub Completion 796,444 C11781 USUE Blanding Housing Fire Safety Design 170,400 TOTAL (75) $45,832,261

Page 7 of 7 04 May 2018

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 one (1) change in title or assignment; and six (6) 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 one (1) change in title or assignment; and six (6) 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

04 May 2018

Faculty and Staff Adjustments

a. Change in Title or Assignment

Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies

Lisa M. Berreau, Executive Associate Dean and Professor, College of Science, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, to be Associate Vice President and Associate Dean, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, and Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; effective 01 July 2018; replacing Jeffrey R. Broadbent. Change in salary to $172,212/11-months.

b. New Appointments

Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

Frank D. Galey, Executive Vice President and Provost, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost; effective 01 August 2018; replacing interim provost Laurens H. Smith. B.S. Colorado State, 1981; D.V.M. Colorado State, 1983; Ph.D. University of Illinois, 1988. Salary to be $270,000/12-months.

Dan Black, Executive Director, Brigham City Regional Campus; effective 01 July 2018; replacing Thomas R. Lee. B.S. Southern Utah University, 1995; M.S. Utah State University, 1997; Ed.D. Utah State University, 2006. Salary to be $120,000/12-months.

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Kathy Cabe Trundle, Department Head and Professor, School of Teacher Education and Leadership, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services; effective 01 July 2018; replacing Ben Lignugaris/Kraft. B.S. University of Tennessee, 1983; M.S. University of Tennessee, 1995; Ph.D. University of Tennessee, 1999. Salary to be $173,556/11-months.

Carma K. Miller, Department Head and Professional Practice Associate Professor, Department of Nursing and Health Professions, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services; effective 01 August 2018; replacing Dennis G. Dolny. B.S. Weber State University, 1997; M.S. Brigham Young University, 2000; Ph.D. University of Utah, 2011. Salary to be $120,000/12-months.

Nathan Justis, Director and Principal, Edith Bowen Laboratory School, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services; effective 01 July 2018; replacing Daniel Johnson. B.A. Brigham Young University, 2004; M.N.S. Arizona State University, 2007; Ed.M. Harvard University, 2014. Salary to be $86,253/12-months.

S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources

Sarah C. Klain, Andrew J. Senti Endowed Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Services, Department of Environment and Society, S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources; effective 01 August 2018. B.A. Reed College, 2003; M.Sc. University of British Columbia, 2010; Ph.D. University of British Columbia, 2017. Salary to be $67,000/9-months.

4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Report of Investments for November 2017

The Report of Investments for November 2017 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 2017 and comparative year-to- date totals for FY 2017-2018 and FY 2016-2017.

CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during November 2017 was $334,966,626, down $7,167,005 from October 2017. Total investment loss was $41,239, down $561,118 from October 2017, reflecting the decrease in the amount available for investing and a decrease in total investment return. The annualized total investment return was -0.15%, down 1.97% from October 2017.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $329,952,085, up $15,077,594 (4.79%) over FY 2016-2017. Total interest income for FY 2017-2018 amounted to $3,149,601, up $781,046 (32.98%) over FY 2016-2017, reflecting an increase in the amount available for investing and an increase in interest rates.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2017 was $328,079,254, up $12,478,040 (3.95%) over 30 November 2016.

ENDOWMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during November 2017 was $178,165,347, up $2,792,496 over October 2017. Interest and dividend income of $246,914 minus net realized losses of $196 totaled $246,718 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was

$173,170,628, up $24,460,354 (16.45%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $2,682,604, up $1,845,208 (220.35%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $276,151 more in interest and dividends and $1,569,057 more net realized gains during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2017 was $179,262,596, up $28,063,358 (18.56%) over 30 November 2016.

OTHER INVESTMENTS

The average daily fair value invested during November 2017 was $116,991,665, up $759,516 over October 2017. Interest and dividend income of $364,145 plus net realized gains of $62,247 totaled $426,392 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $113,954,812, up $14,420,387 (14.49%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $1,662,195, down $56,766 (3.54%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $385,136 more in interest and dividend income and $328,370 less in net realized gains during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2017 was $117,149,300, up $19,694,693 (20.21%) over 30 November 2016.

ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during November 2017 was $5,952,113 down $46,653 from October 2017. Interest and dividend income of $16,300 plus net realized gains of $358,383 totaled $374,683 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $5,954,265, up $294,044 (5.19%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $399,915, up $197,177 (97.26%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $3,973 less interest and dividend income and $201,150 more net realized gains during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2017 was $5,974,021, up $261,835 (4.58%) over 30 November 2016.

PLANT FUND TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during November 2017 was $23,486,606, up $2,133,581 over October 2017. Interest income totaled $34,777 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for 2017-2018 was $24,798,704, down $38,082,009 (60.56%) from FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for 2017-2018 was $179,564, down $114,432 (38.92%) from FY 2016-2017. This decrease reflects the decreased amount available for investing and an increase in the rate of return.

The total amount invested at 30 November 2017 was $26,214,855, down $30,360,244 (53.66%) from 30 November 2016.

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The University' s average daily fair value invested for the month of November was $659,562,357. Purchases totaled $27,540,435 and sales totaled $26,367,861. From this activity the University realized net gains of $420,434 and earnings of $1,258,078.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Report of Investments for November 2017.

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 November 2017 to 30 November 2017 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2017 to 30 November 2017 and 1 July 2016 to 30 November 2016; 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 2017 to 30 November 2017 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2017 to 30 November 2017 and 1 July 2016 to 30 November 2016;

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 November 2017.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

______Date

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 2017 $309,649,563 $175,248 $309,824,811 $312,604,205 $532,282 $2,299 $529,983 Aug 2017 309,824,811 $30,505,000 $22,775,450 1,112,969 318,667,330 315,768,721 766,001 (15) 766,016 Sep 2017 318,667,330 33,937,750 3,071,429 (1,952,212) 347,581,439 344,287,243 577,093 (80) 577,173 Oct 2017 347,581,439 8,750,000 22,510,300 (158,404) 333,662,735 342,133,631 678,283 (17) 678,300 Nov 2017 333,662,735 0 4,946,300 (637,181) 328,079,254 334,966,626 595,942 (25) 595,967 Dec 2017 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $309,649,563 $73,192,750 $53,303,479 ($1,459,580) $328,079,254 $329,952,085 $3,149,601 $2,162 $3,147,439 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 Amt Change 12,478,040 15,077,594 781,046 (2,738) 783,784 % Change 3.95% 4.79% 32.98% -55.88% 33.16%

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 November 2016 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 $14,290 $14,290 $11,200,000 1.53%

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 18,608 18,608 14,100,000 1.58%

Commercial Paper and Corporate Notes $4,946,300 $4,946,300 254,165 ($118,016) 136,149 153,210,255 1.07%

Obligations of U. S. Government 288,468 (465,670) (177,202) 145,016,071 -1.47%

Municipal Bonds 20,411 (53,495) (33,084) 11,440,300 -3.47%

Total $0 $4,946,300 $4,946,300 $595,942 ($637,181) ($41,239) $334,966,626 -0.15% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule A-3 For the Month of November 2017

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

Money Market Account $14,290 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 18,608 Commercial Paper & Corporate Notes $4,946,300 $4,946,300 $0 254,165 Obligations of U. S. Government 288,468 Municipal Bonds 20,411

Total Cash Management Investment Pool $0 $4,946,300 $4,946,300 $0 $595,942 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 2017 $168,154,235 $4,274,121 $4,145,018 $2,200,109 $170,483,447 $169,318,841 $129,103 ($10,755) $118,348 $118,348 Aug 2017 170,483,447 2,572,663 2,435,115 294,582 170,915,577 170,699,512 149,312 (697) 148,615 $11,765 136,850 Sep 2017 170,915,577 2,691,816 2,248,517 2,318,728 173,677,604 172,296,591 443,298 (1,120) 442,178 0 442,178 Oct 2017 173,677,604 16,653,319 15,234,492 1,971,666 177,068,097 175,372,851 184,207 1,542,538 1,726,745 10,056 1,716,689 Nov 2017 177,068,097 5,756,366 5,521,450 1,959,583 179,262,596 178,165,347 246,914 (196) 246,718 10,019 236,699 Dec 2017 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $168,154,235 $31,948,285 $29,584,592 $8,744,668 $179,262,596 $173,170,628 $1,152,834 $1,529,770 $2,682,604 $31,840 $2,650,764 FY 2016-17 144,288,701 18,442,438 15,648,094 4,116,193 151,199,238 148,710,274 876,683 (39,287) 837,396 27,573 809,823 Amt Change 28,063,358 24,460,354 276,151 1,569,057 1,845,208 4,267 1,840,941 % Change 18.56% 16.45% 31.50% 3993.83% 220.35% 15.48% 227.33%

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 $9,993,390 principal beginning balance, a $10,096,714 ending balance, and a $10,078,238 average daily balance for the current month. Current month interest and dividends from the CMIP were $17,793 bringing the total to $93,669 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 November 2017 Page 1 of 1

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

Cash Management Investment Pool Utah State University $95,551 $10,019 $10,019 $0 $17,793 CMIP Interest 17,793 Equity funds RhumbLine QSI Index 92.774 1,169 1,979 810 Fixed Income funds Longfellow 1,944,831 286,774 285,768 (1,006) 48,412 Wells Fargo High Yield Bond Fund 3,320.394 35,330 36,509 Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 1,154.476 16,359 16,359 Stone Harbor Emerging Market 5,447.877 57,638 57,639 Alternatives Commonfund CEP VII 40,312 40,312 0 CEP VIII 75,217 75,217 0 CVP X 2,500 49,764 49,764 0 Solamere Capital Solamere Founders Fund I, LP 16,590 57,648 57,648 0 3,098 Woodbury Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund, L.P. 29,270 29,270 0 66,280 Money Market Funds Money Market - 05374002 1 1 Money Market - 05374004 220,639 2,495,862 2,495,862 0 393 Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 430 430 Accrued Income / Other 05374002 Wells Fargo - Cash 441,026 234,077 234,077 0 Wells Fargo - High Yield 36,509 35,330 35,330 0 05374004 Cash 2,810,890 3,313,312 3,313,312 0 Receivable - Interest Accrual 62,207 29,261 29,261 0 Payable (1,928) (1,136,369) (1,136,369) 0

Total Endowment Pool Transactions $5,756,366 $5,521,646 $5,521,450 ($196) $246,914 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 2017 $108,186,294 $3,571,505 $3,300,698 $779,986 $109,237,087 $108,711,691 $369,501 ($371,339) ($1,838) Aug 2017 109,237,087 10,468,132 5,309,132 1,008,791 115,404,878 112,320,983 351,564 (13,827) 337,737 Sep 2017 115,404,878 1,505,884 1,019,733 (260,761) 115,630,268 115,517,573 486,730 3,299 490,029 Oct 2017 115,630,268 1,841,195 1,514,942 877,508 116,834,029 116,232,149 410,947 (1,072) 409,875 Nov 2017 116,834,029 1,158,567 1,035,069 191,773 117,149,300 116,991,665 364,145 62,247 426,392 Dec 2017 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $108,186,294 $18,545,283 $12,179,574 $2,597,297 $117,149,300 $113,954,812 $1,982,887 ($320,692) $1,662,195 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 Amt Change 19,694,693 14,420,387 385,136 (328,370) 56,766 % Change 20.21% 14.49% 24.10% -4276.76% 3.54% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of November 2017 Page 1 of 2

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 245.640 $19,988 245.640 $19,988 $19,988 $0 Eaton Vance Tx Mgd Growth 157.249 7,762 7,743 (19) Invesco American Franchise A 348.606 7,115 7,132 17 Microsoft Corporation 68.000 5,774 5,557 (217) Morgan Stanley Zions Bancorporation 430.000 21,481 The Home Depot, Inc 7.000 1,239 Vanguard 500 Index Admiral 52.000 12,529 52.000 12,529 12,644 115 Lord Abbett Flat Rate A 6 Lord Abbett Short Duration Inc A 4 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 7,438 7,438 Fixed Income Wells Fargo Landenburg halmann Fin 20,000.000 500,000 Wells Fargo - Earnings 333,732 Mutual Funds American Funds CI A AMCAP Fund-F1 387.177 10,546 12,239 1,693 The Growth Fund of America - Class A 56.206 1,751 2,895 1,144 The Growth Fund of America - Class A 1,625.067 50,621 83,691 33,070 The New Economy Fund-F1 456.114 17,442 21,975 4,533 New World Fund-F1 28.451 1,419 1,892 473 Washington Mutual Investors Fund-F1 181.756 7,345 8,166 821 Commonfund CEU Title III Multi-Strategy Bond 85.825 970 1,275 305 Multi-Strategy Equity 10.567 647 3,946 3,299 Putnam Funds Class A Putnam High Yield Advantage-A 17.508 104 4,358.091 25,728 25,800 72 104 Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 138.996 16,257 33,481 17,224 Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares 4.657 50 2,183.705 23,801 23,518 (283) 94 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of November 2017 Page 2 of 2

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

Alternatives Woodbury Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund $9,757 $9,757 $0 $22,093 Money Market / Cash Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. $10 7 7 0 10 Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. 13 6 Morgan Stanley 16,654 Wells Fargo - Cash 244,671 534,560 534,560 0 Receivable / In Transit / Unsettled Purchases Morgan Stanley - Altria 4,692 4,692 0 Wells Fargo - Receivable 333,732 210,111 210,111 0 U.S. Treasury Bond 658 4,000 4,000 0

Total Other Investments $1,158,567 $972,822 $1,035,069 $62,247 $364,145 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule D-1

Jul 2017 $5,934,529 $344,928 $328,406 $9,940 $5,960,991 $5,947,760 $17,174 ($36,001) ($18,827) $651 ($19,478) Aug 2017 5,960,991 213,278 196,531 (119,209) 5,858,529 5,909,760 24,455 (38,036) (13,581) 75 (13,656) Sep 2017 5,858,529 302,286 276,635 183,146 6,067,326 5,962,928 25,676 12 25,688 25 25,663 Oct 2017 6,067,326 655,975 639,078 (154,018) 5,930,205 5,998,766 17,549 14,403 31,952 652 31,300 Nov 2017 5,930,205 1,380,875 1,364,561 27,502 5,974,021 5,952,113 16,300 358,383 374,683 (15) 374,698 Dec 2017 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $5,934,529 $2,897,342 $2,805,211 ($52,639) $5,974,021 $5,954,265 $101,154 $298,761 $399,915 $1,388 $398,527 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 Amt Change 261,835 294,044 (3,973) 201,150 197,177 (2) 197,179 % Change 4.58% 5.19% -3.78% 206.07% 97.26% -0.14% 97.93%

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 November 2017 Page 1 of 1

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

Common and Preferred Stock Amgen Inc 750.000 $129,328 Apple Inc 4,000.000 $332,153 $675,039 $342,886 Colgate Palmolive Co 1,700.000 126,603 Kraft Heinz Co 1,500.000 120,721 Tanger Factory Outlet Centers 5,000.000 125,458 Funds held at Morgan Stanley - Dividends $15,830 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends 5 Options Apple Inc (expires 11/17/2017) (40.000) (15,497) 0 15,497 Mutual Funds Federated Total Return Bond Fund 8.402 92 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 6.058 65 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 4.226 54 Federated Total Return Bond Fund 8.399 92 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 6.056 65 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 4.225 54 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends 439 Money Market & Cash Funds Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. # 690,880 689,522 689,522 0 12 Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. # 187,419 7 Wells Fargo #451 22 4 Wells Fargo #451 22 3

Total Endowment Trusts $1,380,875 $1,006,178 $1,364,561 $358,383 $16,300 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 2017 $30,965,477 $32,779 $3,002,238 $3,610 $27,999,628 $28,863,655 $39,474 $39,474 $39,474 Aug 2017 27,999,628 43,815 3,061,695 6,707 24,988,455 25,968,444 37,410 37,410 37,410 Sep 2017 24,988,455 4,622,928 5,530,475 3,731 24,084,639 24,321,788 35,019 35,019 35,019 Oct 2017 24,084,639 90,742 3,695,304 (3,490) 20,476,587 21,353,025 32,884 32,884 32,884 Nov 2017 20,476,587 19,244,627 13,500,481 (5,878) 26,214,855 23,486,606 34,777 34,777 34,777 Dec 2017 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $30,965,477 $24,034,891 $28,790,193 $4,680 $26,214,855 $24,798,704 $179,564 $0 $179,564 $0 $179,564 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 Amt Change (30,360,244) (38,082,009) (114,432) 0 (114,432) 0 (114,432) % Change -53.66% -60.56% -38.92% 0.00% -38.92% 0.00% -38.92%

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 November 2017

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 $1,282,905 336 Cash 12,013,696 $5,997,983 $5,997,983 $0 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 5,948,026 7,502,498 7,502,498 0 26,748

Total Plant Trusts $19,244,627 $13,500,481 $13,500,481 $0 $34,777 4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Report of Investments for December 2017

The Report of Investments for December 2017 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 December 2017 and comparative year-to- date totals for FY 2017-2018 and FY 2016-2017; investment portfolios at 31 December 2017; and Summary of Total Investment Returns for the quarter ended 31 December 2017 and year-to-date 1 July 2017 to 31 December 2017.

CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during December 2017 was $328,170,896, down $6,795,730 from November 2017. Total investment gain was $638,939, up $680,178 over November 2017, reflecting the decrease in the amount available for investing and an increase in total investment return. The annualized total investment return was 2.34%, up 2.49% over November 2017.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $329,655,220, up $13,704,657 (4.34%) over FY 2016-2017. Total interest income for FY 2017-2018 amounted to $3,732,427, up $871,901 (30.48%) over FY 2016-2017, reflecting an increase in the amount available for investing and an increase in interest rates.

The total amount invested at 31 December 2017 was $329,135,367, down $1,205,228 (0.36%) from 31 December 2016. Unrealized losses at 31 December 2017 were $4,358,109.

ENDOWMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during December 2017 was $180,251,507, up $2,086,160 over November 2017. Interest and dividend income of $644,272 plus net realized gains of $232,316 totaled $876,588 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $174,350,775, up $24,997,514 (16.74%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $3,559,192, up $2,238,653 (169.53%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $433,354 more in interest and dividends and $1,805,299 more net realized gains during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 31 December 2017 was $181,240,418, up $27,303,263 (17.74%) over 31 December 2016. Unrealized gains at 31 December 2017 were $37,199,331.

OTHER INVESTMENTS

The average daily fair value invested during December 2017 was $118,064,915, up $1,073,250 over November 2017. Interest and dividend income of $661,612 minus net realized losses of $5,354 totaled $656,258 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $114,639,829, up $15,414,327 (15.53%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $2,318,453, up $138,677 (6.36%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $464,174 more in interest and dividend income and $325,497 more in net realized losses during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 31 December 2017 was $118,980,530, up $21,073,361 (21.52%) over 31 December 2016 Unrealized gains at 31 December 2017 were $19,393,775.

ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during December 2017 was $6,058,505 up $106,392 over November 2017. Interest and dividend income of $26,714 minus net realized losses of $2,579 totaled $24,135 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $5,971,639, up $282,455 (4.96%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $424,050, up $177,265 (71.83%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $2,230 less interest and dividend income and $179,495 more net realized gains during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 31 December 2017 was $6,142,989, up $187,179 (3.14%) over 31 December 2016. Unrealized losses at 31 December 2017 were $734,133.

PLANT FUND TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during December 2017 was $18,364,922, down $5,121,684 from November 2017. Interest income of $28,898 plus net realized gains of $135,785 totaled $164,683 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $23,726,407, down $36,910,739 (60.87%) from FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $344,247, down $3,320 (0.96%) from FY 2016-2017. This decrease reflects the decreased amount available for investing and an increase in the rate of return.

The total amount invested at 31 December 2017 was $16,453,342, down $31,670,565 (65.81%) from 31 December 2016. Unrealized losses at 31 December 2017 were $15,015.

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The University’s average daily fair value invested for the month of December was $650,910,745. Purchases totaled $21,131,398 and sales totaled $27,815,655. From this activity the University realized net gains of $360,168 and earnings of $1,944,322.

SUMMARY OF TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURNS

The Endowment Pool composite benchmark is established based on the asset allocation of the Endowment Pool. At 31 December 2017 the Endowment Pool asset allocation was 6.16% cash, 20.58% fixed income, 73.26% equities. The benchmarks used include the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, MSCI ACWIXUS, and the Russell 3000 index. The composite benchmark for the Endowment Pool at 31 December 2017 was 14.95%

The Endowment Pool trailing 12-month rate of return was 14.27% at 31 December 2017. The Endowment Pool underperformed its benchmark by 68 bp year-to-date at 31 December 2017.

The Cash Management Investment Pool trailing 12-month rate of return was 2.06% at 31 December 2017. The benchmark for the Cash Management Investment Pool is the Utah Public Treasurers’ Investment Fund (PTIF). The PTIF trailing 12-month rate of return was 1.48% at 31 December 2017. The Cash Management Investment Pool outperformed its benchmark by 58 bp year-to-date at 31 December 2017.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

The fair value of invested endowment funds at 31 December 2017 was $382.3 million, up $10.1 million (2.71%) over 30 September 2017. This increase includes the change in fair value and new gifts received through 31 December 2017.

Year-to-date, the endowment funds have increased $10.5 million (2.82%) over 30 June 2017.

Endowment funds are currently invested 44.80% in the Endowment Pool, 22.49% in the Cash Management Investment Pool, 1.61% in the various Endowment Trusts and 31.10% in Other Investments.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Report of Investments for December 2017.

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 December 2017 to 31 December 2017 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2017 to 31 December 2017 and 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2016; 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 December 2017 to 31 December 2017 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2017 to 31 December 2017 and 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2016 and the investment portfolios at 31 December 2017;

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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 2017 $309,649,563 $175,248 $309,824,811 $312,604,205 $532,282 $2,299 $529,983 Aug 2017 309,824,811 $30,505,000 $22,775,450 1,112,969 318,667,330 315,768,721 766,001 (15) 766,016 Sep 2017 318,667,330 33,937,750 3,071,429 (1,952,212) 347,581,439 344,287,243 577,093 (80) 577,173 Oct 2017 347,581,439 8,750,000 22,510,300 (158,404) 333,662,735 342,133,631 678,283 (17) 678,300 Nov 2017 333,662,735 0 4,946,300 (637,181) 328,079,254 334,966,626 595,942 (25) 595,967 Dec 2017 328,079,254 10,000,000 9,000,000 56,113 329,135,367 328,170,896 582,826 0 582,826 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $309,649,563 $83,192,750 $62,303,479 ($1,403,467) $329,135,367 $329,655,220 $3,732,427 $2,162 $3,730,265 FY 2016-17 259,491,304 176,769,333 100,260,038 (5,660,004) 330,340,595 315,950,563 2,860,526 4,875 2,855,651 Amt Change (1,205,228) 13,704,657 871,901 (2,713) 874,614 % Change -0.36% 4.34% 30.48% -55.65% 30.63%

Note: The Cash Management Investment Pool includes cash of all funds over estimated daily operating requirements. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL PORTFOLIO Schedule A-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 1 of 3

Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Money Market Bank of Utah - Public Treasurer Acct 1.6000% $6,100,000 $6,100,000 $0 Cache Valley Bank 1.7500% 15,100,000 15,100,000 0 21,200,000 21,200,000 0 Public Treasurers' Investment Fund Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 1.6116% 7,100,000 7,100,000 0 7,100,000 7,100,000 0 Commercial Paper and Corporate Notes Fixed Rate Wachovia Corp 5.7500% 01/13/17 02/01/18 6,000,000 6,018,600 18,600 HSBC 1.7000% 01/09/17 03/05/18 3,000,000 2,999,088 (912) UBS 1.8000% 12/27/16 03/26/18 5,000,000 5,000,175 175 Floater Rate Morgan Stanley 2.0830% 01/26/15 01/05/18 5,000,000 5,000,126 126 Credit Suisse 2.0680% 07/18/16 01/29/18 3,000,000 3,000,840 840 Citigroup 2.0640% 07/27/16 04/27/18 2,200,000 2,202,917 2,917 Goldman Sachs 2.5780% 06/26/15 04/30/18 5,000,000 5,014,897 14,897 StatOil 1.7060% 02/25/16 05/15/18 6,878,970 7,001,208 122,238 American Express 2.0360% 02/08/16 05/22/18 4,976,080 5,006,519 30,439 HSBC 2.5550% 07/01/16 09/24/18 5,000,000 5,026,007 26,007 Societe Generale 2.4150% 07/01/16 10/01/18 4,015,000 4,043,077 28,077 Goldman Sachs 2.5160% 12/15/15 11/15/18 5,000,000 5,030,939 30,939 Citigroup 2.3750% 07/27/16 12/07/18 3,000,000 3,013,006 13,006 Bank of America 2.3990% 08/18/16 01/15/19 3,777,000 3,808,348 31,348 Deutsche Bank 2.8040% 02/02/17 01/18/19 5,000,000 5,046,177 46,177 JP Morgan 2.0080% 01/28/16 01/28/19 4,970,000 5,023,232 53,232 Morgan Stanley 2.7520% 02/17/16 02/01/19 3,000,000 3,033,974 33,974 Santander (Abbey Natl) 3.0540% 04/18/16 03/14/19 5,000,000 5,074,369 74,369 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL PORTFOLIO Schedule A-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 2 of 3

Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Commercial Paper and Corporate Notes Floater Rate Barclays Bank PLC 2.3780% 05/16/16 03/28/19 $2,000,000 $2,003,000 $3,000 Bank of America 2.2050% 05/16/16 04/01/19 5,000,000 5,039,926 39,926 Wells Fargo & Company 1.8230% 05/06/16 04/22/19 3,976,055 4,008,862 32,807 Citigroup 2.4450% 09/21/16 06/07/19 2,000,000 2,015,760 15,760 Ing Bank 2.0260% 08/22/16 08/15/19 5,000,000 5,026,416 26,416 Standard Chartered 2.5660% 10/17/16 08/19/19 5,000,000 5,057,122 57,122 Daimler Finance 1.9770% 09/01/17 01/06/20 4,500,000 4,522,582 22,582 Athene Global 2.5030% 09/05/17 04/20/20 5,000,000 5,080,891 80,891 Athene Global 2.5030% 10/06/17 04/20/20 8,750,000 8,891,559 141,559 Daimler Finance 1.9210% 09/01/17 05/05/20 3,184,000 3,194,512 10,512 Barclays Bank PLC 2.2000% 08/09/17 06/16/20 9,010,000 8,990,749 (19,251) National Australia Bank 2.0000% 08/01/17 07/28/20 10,000,000 9,995,000 (5,000) Aust & NZ Banking Corp 1.9360% 09/01/17 08/19/20 5,500,000 5,523,464 23,464 148,737,105 149,693,342 956,237 Obligations of U. S. Government Federal Farm Credit FFCB 1.9300% 09/09/16 03/06/24 5,000,000 4,782,095 (217,905) Fannie Mae FNMA 2.0000% 11/03/16 11/25/24 4,900,000 4,669,460 (230,540) Federal Farm Credit FFCB 1.9200% 09/02/16 12/02/24 5,000,000 4,763,425 (236,575) Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.5400% 01/11/13 12/27/24 10,125,000 10,002,771 (122,229) Federal Farm Credit FFCB 2.7200% 09/01/17 06/12/25 4,998,750 4,946,665 (52,085) Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.1000% 08/18/16 08/18/25 5,000,000 4,753,010 (246,990) Federal Farm Credit FFCB 2.9800% 01/20/17 12/08/25 5,000,000 4,985,840 (14,160) Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.5000% 06/20/16 06/15/26 5,000,000 4,859,870 (140,130) Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.4400% 07/06/16 07/06/26 5,000,000 4,815,405 (184,595) Federal Farm Credit FFCB 2.2500% 07/27/16 07/27/26 5,000,000 4,758,510 (241,490) Fannie Mae FNMA 2.1000% 08/29/16 08/24/26 10,000,000 9,392,350 (607,650) Fed Farm Credit FFCB 2.0600% 09/01/16 09/01/26 10,000,000 9,376,970 (623,030) UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL PORTFOLIO Schedule A-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 3 of 3

Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Obligations of U. S. Government Farmer Mac FAMCA 2.0500% 09/01/16 09/01/26 $6,355,000 $5,931,624 ($423,376) Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.1250% 09/02/16 09/02/26 10,000,000 9,426,650 (573,350) Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.1700% 09/22/16 09/22/26 5,000,000 4,711,485 (288,515) Federal Farm Credit FFCB 2.1400% 10/28/16 10/05/26 7,458,750 7,066,358 (392,392) Farmer Mac FAMCA 2.3000% 11/10/16 11/01/26 5,000,000 4,687,760 (312,240) Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 2.7000% 11/30/16 11/30/26 5,000,000 4,908,620 (91,380) Federal Farm Credit FFCB 2.9700% 09/01/17 03/01/27 7,000,000 6,933,038 (66,962) Federal Farm Credit FFCB 2.9800% 06/12/17 03/12/27 5,000,000 4,964,385 (35,615) Fed Home Loan Bank FHLB 3.1400% 04/19/17 04/19/27 8,928,571 8,727,321 (201,250) Federal Farm Credit FFCB 3.0400% 08/21/17 08/02/27 6,495,000 6,473,118 (21,882) Farmer Mac FAMCA 3.0500% 09/28/17 09/01/27 3,755,000 3,694,958 (60,042) 145,016,071 139,631,688 (5,384,383)

Municipal Bonds Utah State Building Owners 1.5000% 05/05/14 05/15/19 965,300 975,692 10,392 Salt Lake City Municipal 2.0700% 03/30/15 10/01/19 1,000,000 998,410 (1,590) Utah County UT Bonds 4.9200% 01/17/14 12/01/19 1,000,000 1,050,540 50,540 Salt Lake County 1.8100% 03/01/17 02/01/20 1,025,000 1,015,765 (9,235) Utah County UT Bonds 5.1700% 01/17/14 12/01/20 1,000,000 1,056,380 56,380 Salt Lake County 2.0100% 03/01/17 02/01/21 2,075,000 2,052,922 (22,078) Salt Lake County 2.3500% 03/01/17 02/01/22 1,600,000 1,588,480 (11,520) Salt Lake County 2.5000% 03/01/17 02/01/23 2,175,000 2,169,454 (5,546) Salt Lake County 2.7800% 03/01/17 02/01/24 600,000 602,694 2,694 11,440,300 11,510,337 70,037 Total Cash Management Investment Pool $333,493,476 $329,135,367 ($4,358,109) UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERFORMANCE For the Month of December 2017 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 $10,000,000 $21,930 $21,930 $15,877,419 1.66%

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund $7,000,000 $7,000,000 9,856 9,856 7,100,000 1.67%

Commercial Paper and Corporate Notes 2,000,000 2,000,000 231,865 ($116,335) 115,530 148,737,105 0.93%

Obligations of U. S. Government 298,083 196,491 494,574 145,016,072 4.09%

Municipal Bonds 21,092 (24,043) (2,951) 11,440,300 -0.31%

Total $10,000,000 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $582,826 $56,113 $638,939 $328,170,896 2.34% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule A-3 For the Month of December 2017

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

Money Market Account $10,000,000 $21,930 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $0 9,856 Corporate Bonds and Floaters 2,000,000 2,000,000 0 231,865 Obligations of U. S. Government 298,083 Municipal Bonds 21,092

Total Cash Management Investment Pool $10,000,000 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $0 $582,826 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT POOL SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule B-1

*Jul 2017 $168,154,235 $4,274,121 $4,145,018 $2,200,109 $170,483,447 $169,318,841 $129,103 ($10,755) $118,348 $118,348 Aug 2017 170,483,447 2,572,663 2,435,115 294,582 170,915,577 170,699,512 149,312 (697) 148,615 $11,765 136,850 Sep 2017 170,915,577 2,691,816 2,248,517 2,318,728 173,677,604 172,296,591 443,298 (1,120) 442,178 0 442,178 Oct 2017 173,677,604 16,653,319 15,234,492 1,971,666 177,068,097 175,372,851 184,207 1,542,538 1,726,745 10,056 1,716,689 Nov 2017 177,068,097 5,756,366 5,521,450 1,959,583 179,262,596 178,165,347 246,914 (196) 246,718 10,019 236,699 Dec 2017 179,262,596 3,073,044 2,428,772 1,333,550 181,240,418 180,251,507 644,272 232,316 876,588 876,588 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $168,154,235 $35,021,329 $32,013,364 $10,078,218 $181,240,418 $174,350,775 $1,797,106 $1,762,086 $3,559,192 $31,840 $3,527,352 FY 2016-17 144,288,701 20,488,888 17,207,475 6,367,041 153,937,155 149,353,261 1,363,752 (43,213) 1,320,539 27,573 1,292,966 Amt Change 27,303,263 24,997,513 433,354 1,805,299 2,238,653 4,267 2,234,386 % Change 17.74% 16.74% 31.78% 4177.68% 169.53% 15.48% 172.81%

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 $10,096,714 principal beginning balance, a $9,960,129 ending balance, and a $10,015,513 average daily balance for the current month. Current month interest and dividends from the CMIP were $17,611 bringing the total to $111,280 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 ENDOWMENT POOL INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE Schedule B-1-A

Fair Value Per Unit Total Number Beginning End of Percent Net Earnings of Units of Month Month Change Earnings Per Unit

July 2017 561,609.19 $299.4150 $303.5624 1.39% $129,103 $0.2299

August 2017 561,609.19 303.5624 304.3319 0.25% 149,312 0.2659

September 2017 561,609.19 304.3319 309.2499 1.62% 443,298 0.7893

October 2017 565,634.02 309.2499 313.0436 1.23% 184,207 0.3257

November 2017 565,634.02 313.0436 316.9233 1.24% 246,914 0.4365

December 2017 565,634.02 316.9233 320.4199 1.10% 644,272 1.1390

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Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Cash Management Investment Pool $9,960,129 $9,960,129 $0 Total Cash Management Investment Pool 9,960,129 9,960,129 0 Equity funds Dimensional - DFA Emerging Markets 198,836.841 5,507,780 6,207,686 699,906 Dimensional - DFA Micro Cap 62,728.950 1,318,377 1,381,919 63,542 Dimensional - DFA Small Cap 114,708.385 3,932,868 4,122,619 189,751 RhumbLine QSI Index 662,022.873 8,014,493 14,916,332 6,901,839 SIT Dividend Growth 8,000,000 14,752,501 6,752,501 Vanguard Russell 3000 40,728.439 5,900,572 9,649,789 3,749,217 Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund 155,230.063 14,435,931 16,713,621 2,277,690 UTS SPDR Trust Ser 1 (SPY) 42,874.000 3,658,192 11,441,356 7,783,164 Total Equities 50,768,213 79,185,823 28,417,610 Fixed Income funds Longfellow 17,180,805 17,186,058 5,253 High Yield Bond Fund 770,635.727 8,230,711 8,154,473 (76,238) Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 245,135.973 3,341,724 3,490,736 149,012 Stone Harbor Emerging Market 329,359.214 3,484,489 3,497,795 13,306 Vanguard ST Inflation Protected Securities Index 203,108.869 5,038,622 4,972,105 (66,517) Total Fixed Income Funds 37,276,351 37,301,167 24,816 Alternatives Aether Investment Partners, LLC Aether Real Assets IV, LP 741,281 793,556 52,275 The Carlyle Group Carlyle Realty Parners VIII 32,229 32,229 0 Commonfund CEP VII 0 676,415 676,415 CEP VIII 614,908 1,070,448 455,540 CNR VIII 882,762 969,359 86,597 CNR IX 1,049,124 1,263,530 214,406 CVP X 751,574 1,210,014 458,440 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT POOL PORTFOLIO Schedule Schedule B-1-B B-2-A December 31, 2017 Page 2 of 3

Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Alternatives Constitution Capital Ironsides Co-Investment Fund III $754,043 $1,189,046 $435,003 Ironsides Partnership Fund III 326,848 368,491 41,643 Global Infrastructure Partners Global Infrastructure Partners III-A/B, L.P. 766,417 671,437 (94,980) GoldenTree GoldenTree Multi Sector Cayman, LTD 2,823.848 3,000,000 3,293,176 293,176 Goldman Sachs Vintage Fund VI 526,943 964,276 437,333 HarbourVest HarbourVest 2017 Global Fund L.P. 720,000 773,621 53,621 International Fund Services AQR International Equity Fund II, L.P. 8,000,000 10,043,592 2,043,592 Morgan Stanley JP Morgan Prime Property Fund 328.732 4,691,831 5,967,679 1,275,848 Pacific Asset Management Pacific Asset Management 12,277,237 12,600,948 323,711 Pinehurst Institutional Ltd. Corbin 2,570.327 4,000,000 4,433,218 433,218 Solamere Capital Solamere Founders Fund I, LP 680,404 1,535,007 854,603 Solamere Founders Fund II, LP 1,290,395 1,587,636 297,241 Woodbury Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund, L.P. 1,213,364 1,635,161 421,797 Woodbury Capital II, LP 1,222,822 1,316,097 93,275 Woodbury Capital III, LP 753,662 729,274 (24,388) WSP Centre Point Co-Investors, LLC 119,938 62,713 (57,225) WSP Wilmington, Phase I 90,378 76,142 (14,236) WSP Wilmington, Phase II 334,414 334,414 0 Total Alternatives 44,840,574 53,597,479 8,756,905 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT POOL PORTFOLIO Schedule Schedule B-1-B B-2-A December 31, 2017 Page 3 of 3

Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Money Market Funds Money Market - 05374002 $1,764 $1,764 $0 Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 576,773 576,773 0 Total Money Market 578,537 578,537 0 Accrued Income / Other 05374002 Wells Fargo - Cash 114,724 114,724 0 Wells Fargo - High Yield 37,758 37,758 0 Wells Fargo - Accrued Interest 1 1 0 Wells Fargo - SPY 57,937 57,937 0 05374004 Cash 287,277 287,277 0 Receivable - Interest Accrual 119,586 119,586 0 Total Accruals 617,283 617,283 0 Total Endowment Pool $144,041,087 $181,240,418 $37,199,331 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F B-2 For the Month of December 2017 Page 1 of 2

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

Cash Management Investment Pool Utah State University $3,666 $157,862 $157,862 $0 $17,611 CMIP Interest 17,611 Equity funds Dimensional - DFA Emerging Markets 2,371.814 71,368 71,368 Dimensional - DFA Micro Cap 2,953.407 64,886 0.000 0 60,641 60,641 4,245 Dimensional - DFA Small Cap 4,718.587 168,359 0.000 0 154,116 154,116 14,244 Vanguard Russell 3000 194.136 45,727 45,727 Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund 1,326.976 140,898 140,898 UTS SPDR Trust Ser 1 (SPY) 57,937 Fixed Income funds Longfellow 270,487 154,690 150,153 (4,537) 40,030 Wells Fargo High Yield Bond Fund 3,448.167 36,509 37,758 Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 906.842 12,895 12,895 Stone Harbor Emerging Market 3,697.203 39,079 39,079 Vanguard ST Inflation Protected Securities Index 3,056.490 74,640 74,640 Alternatives The Carlyle Group Carlyle Realty Parners VIII 32,229 Commonfund CEP VII 7,500 14,031 36,127 22,096 CEP VIII 30,000 CNR VIII 23,928 23,928 0 CNR IX 30,000 15,393 15,393 0 Constitution Capital Ironsides Co-Investment Fund III 82,828 2,212 2,212 0 Global Infrastructure Partners Global Infrastructure Partners III-A/B, L.P. 217,872 25,565 Goldman Sachs Vintage Fund VI 49,719 49,719 0 Morgan Stanley JP Morgan Prime Property Fund 57,624 57,624 Solamere Capital Solamere Founders Fund I, LP 46,972 46,972 0 Solamere Founders Fund II, LP 90,000 37,213 37,213 0 Woodbury WSP Wilmington, Phase I 3,666 Money Market Funds Money Market - 05374002 260 260 Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 50,237 518 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F B-2 For the Month of December 2017 Page 2 of 2

Purchases Sales Shares Cost Shares Cost Receipts Gain/(Loss) Earnings Endowment Pool Transactions Accrued Income / Other 05374002 Wells Fargo - Cash $1,123,917 $1,269,073 $1,269,073 $0 Wells Fargo - High Yield 37,758 36,509 36,509 0 Wells Fargo - SPY 57,937 05374004 Cash 187,191 351,816 351,816 0 $207 Receivable - Interest Accrual 41,566 37,037 37,037 0 Payable 80,000 0

Total Endowment Pool Transactions $3,073,044 $2,196,456 $2,428,772 $232,316 $644,272 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 2017 $108,186,294 $3,571,505 $3,300,698 $779,986 $109,237,087 $108,711,691 $369,501 ($371,339) ($1,838) Aug 2017 109,237,087 10,468,132 5,309,132 1,008,791 115,404,878 112,320,983 351,564 (13,827) 337,737 Sep 2017 115,404,878 1,505,884 1,019,733 (260,761) 115,630,268 115,517,573 486,730 3,299 490,029 Oct 2017 115,630,268 1,841,195 1,514,942 877,508 116,834,029 116,232,149 410,947 (1,072) 409,875 Nov 2017 116,834,029 1,158,567 1,035,069 191,773 117,149,300 116,991,665 364,145 62,247 426,392 Dec 2017 117,149,300 4,293,380 2,880,320 418,170 118,980,530 118,064,915 661,612 (5,354) 656,258 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $108,186,294 $22,838,663 $15,059,894 $3,015,467 $118,980,530 $114,639,829 $2,644,499 ($326,046) $2,318,453 FY 2016-17 97,827,697 43,889,447 42,088,186 (1,721,789) 97,907,169 99,225,502 2,180,325 (549) 2,179,776 Amt Change 21,073,361 15,414,327 464,174 (325,497) 138,677 % Change 21.52% 15.53% 21.29% -59289.07% 6.36% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY OTHER INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO Schedule C-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 1 of 5

Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Corporate Bonds and Notes U.S. Treasury Bond $100,000 8.000% 11/15/91 11/15/21 $125,313 $121,832 ($3,481) 125,313 121,832 (3,481)

Common and Preferred Stock Closely Held Stock Cache Valley Bank 17,578.272 203,205 203,205 0 Cache Valley Bank 108,131.000 1,249,994 1,249,994 0 Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Inc 5,000.000 5,000 5,000 0 Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Inc 20,000.000 46,200 46,200 0 Edward Jones Franklin Income A 5,063.291 12,051 12,051 0 1,516,450 1,516,450 0 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 1.705% 5,652,721 5,652,721 0 5,652,721 5,652,721 0

Fixed Income Wells Fargo Riverton City UT 13,000.000 1,491,061 1,486,927 (4,134) Beaver County Utah School District 50,000.000 5,000,000 5,931,600 931,600 Chicago Ill Genl Obligation Bonds 10,000.000 1,060,567 1,157,780 97,213 Fresno California Water Sys Rev BAB 10,000.000 1,027,500 1,322,010 294,510 Peralta CA Community College Dist. LTD 5,000.000 599,435 628,585 29,150 Southern Ill Univ Revs Build America Bonds 16,450.000 1,772,471 1,687,918 (84,553) Assured Guarany Muni 10,000.000 936,000 990,000 54,000 AXA SA 10,000.000 1,019,450 1,165,620 146,170 Dairy Farmers of America 5,000.000 557,465 551,250 (6,215) Farmers Exchange Capital 9,500.000 1,138,394 1,267,319 128,925 Liberty Mutual Insurance 3,300.000 487,658 483,651 (4,007) Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co 10,000.000 1,253,880 1,358,470 104,590 Ohio National Life Insurance 10,000.000 1,269,440 1,333,050 63,610 Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co 13,650.000 1,823,790 1,904,585 80,795 ReadyCap Holdings LLC 10,000.000 1,029,490 1,030,000 510 Security Benefit Life 20,350.000 2,249,591 2,450,689 201,098 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY OTHER INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO Schedule C-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 2 of 5

Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Wells Fargo (continued) USF&G Capital I 10,000.000 $1,328,720 $1,467,440 $138,720 Bank of America 5,000.000 575,000 510,000 (65,000) Goldman Sachs Group Inc Med Term Note 7,470.000 858,482 888,863 30,381 MetLife Inc 5,000.000 540,625 575,155 34,530 Nationwide Financial Ser 10,000.000 1,040,000 1,120,000 80,000 Opus Bank 10,000.000 1,018,710 1,005,000 (13,710) Regions Financial Corp 10,000.000 1,256,490 1,397,820 141,330 Republic New York Corp 5,000.000 706,325 728,085 21,760 Wachovia 10,000.000 1,000,000 1,007,500 7,500 Zions Bancorp 10,000.000 1,000,000 1,030,000 30,000 Zions Bancorp 10,000.000 1,000,000 1,128,750 128,750 Briston Myers Squibb Co 10,000.000 1,354,660 1,457,240 102,580 Burlington North Santa Fe 5,000.000 690,670 770,685 80,015 Catholic Health Initiative 10,000.000 905,670 965,380 59,710 ConocoPhillips 10,000.000 1,061,960 1,399,430 337,470 Cummins Inc 10,000.000 1,065,050 1,184,110 119,060 Diamond Offshore Drill 9,570.000 920,385 775,170 (145,215) Dignity Health 20,000.000 2,059,480 2,137,020 77,540 General Electric 11,840.000 1,055,181 1,151,440 96,259 Metlife Inc 4,730.000 685,613 697,675 12,062 Monsanto Co 12,500.000 994,562 1,304,475 309,913 Prudential Financial 10,000.000 972,100 1,083,000 110,900 Verizon Communications 5,000.000 500,000 511,995 11,995 BHP Billiton Fin USA Ltd 10,000.000 1,029,625 1,167,590 137,965 Electricite De France 10,000.000 1,001,400 1,020,000 18,600 Rio Tinto Fin USA LTD 11,000.000 978,978 1,350,866 371,888 Standard Chartered PLC 5,000.000 510,415 606,445 96,030 Trans-Canada Pipelines 10,000.000 1,006,200 1,311,730 305,530 Xlit LTD 10,000.000 1,024,750 1,062,500 37,750 Equity Commonwealth Preferred 42,000.000 950,250 1,066,800 116,550 Kimco Realty Corp 40,000.000 1,000,000 989,600 (10,400) Public Storage 20,000.000 500,000 499,000 (1,000) UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY OTHER INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO Schedule C-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 3 of 5

Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Wells Fargo (continued) Public Storage 20,000.000 $500,000 $499,800 ($200) Allstate Corp 24,400.000 613,660 640,500 26,840 American Financial Group 60,000.000 1,500,000 1,573,200 73,200 Berkley (WR) Corporation 40,000.000 935,000 1,008,800 73,800 Capital One Financial 20,000.000 500,000 540,600 40,600 Charles Schwab 20,000.000 500,000 537,600 37,600 Citigroup Inc 5.800% 20,000.000 500,000 509,200 9,200 Cobank ACB 6.125% 13,000.000 1,235,000 1,326,000 91,000 Cobank ACB 6.250% 10,000.000 1,101,290 1,070,000 (31,290) Hancock Holding Co 61,000.000 1,518,375 1,590,276 71,901 JP Morgan Chase & Co 6.125 60,120.000 1,499,994 1,602,198 102,204 JP Morgan Chase & Co 6.100 20,000.000 494,000 539,400 45,400 Landenburg halmann Fin 20,000.000 500,000 494,800 (5,200) Qwest Corp 6.875% 100,000.000 2,494,400 2,354,000 (140,400) Southern Co 6.25% 40,000.000 1,000,000 1,079,600 79,600 State Street Corp 80,000.000 2,000,000 2,116,800 116,800 Texas Capital Bancshares 40,000.000 990,000 1,022,000 32,000 Torchmark Corp 6.125 40,000.000 1,014,000 1,070,400 56,400 Wells Fargo & Co 20,000.000 483,000 540,000 57,000 Wells Fargo & Co 20,000.000 500,000 536,200 36,200 Western Alliance Bancorp 6.25% PFD 80,000.000 2,000,000 2,097,232 97,232 Arch Capital Group 40,000.000 1,000,000 1,013,600 13,600 76,186,212 81,882,424 5,696,212 Mutual Funds American Funds CI A American Balanced Fund - Class A 780.258 13,934 21,184 7,250 AMCAP Fund-F1 2,205.913 60,187 68,869 8,682 The Growth Fund of America - Class A 228.728 8,184 11,331 3,147 The Growth Fund of America - Class A 14,933.992 528,400 739,830 211,430 The New Economy Fund-F1 1,519.665 58,578 68,020 9,442 New World Fund-F1 1,035.022 51,879 68,788 16,909 Washington Mutual Investors Fund-F1 1,537.561 62,400 69,928 7,528 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY OTHER INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO Schedule C-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 4 of 5

Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Mutual Funds (continued) Commonfund CEU Title III Multi-Strategy Bond 353,654.354 $4,427,491 $5,239,450 $811,959 Multi-Strategy Equity 44,173.190 4,152,584 16,632,033 12,479,449 Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 137.359 16,289 33,903 17,614 Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares 1,655.027 18,037 17,792 (245) 9,397,963 22,971,128 13,573,165 Alternatives Dakota Pacific Real Estate Group Dakota Pacific Real Estate 423,775 391,144 (32,631) InvenTrust Properties Highlands REIT, Inc 18,843.839 6,784 6,218 (566) Inventrust Properties Corp 18,843.839 125,462 61,996 (63,466) Morgan Stanley Smith Barney MS Opp Mortgage Inc Fund 2,000,000 1,994,451 (5,549) vSpring Kickstart Seed Fund 1, L.P. 154,297 237,422 83,125 Woodbury Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund 460,183 545,054 84,871 Woodbury Capital II, LP 1,224,280 1,316,097 91,817 Woodbury Capital III, LP 376,831 364,638 (12,193) WSP Wilmington, Phase I 31,388 15,002 (16,386) WSP Wilmington, Phase II 465,000 465,000 0 Xenia Hotels & Resorts Xenia 2355.000 51,987 50,844 (1,143) 5,319,987 5,447,866 127,879 Money Market / Cash Edward Jones 2 2 0 Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 245,012 245,012 0 Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. 138,926 138,926 0 Morgan Stanley 16 16 0 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY OTHER INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO Schedule C-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 5 of 5

Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Money Market / Cash (continued) SEI - Prime Obligation Fund $76 $76 $0 Wells Fargo - Cash 36,127 36,127 0 420,159 420,159 0 Receivable / In Transit / Unsettled Purchases Commonfund 83,839 83,839 0 Morgan Stanley - Unsettled Purchases 50,352 50,352 0 Xenia 648 648 0 Wells Fargo - Receivable 832,094 832,094 0 U.S. Treasury Bond 1,017 1,017 0 967,950 967,950 0 Total Other Investments $99,586,755 $118,980,530 $19,393,775 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of December 2017 Page 1 of 2

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

Corporate Bonds and Notes U.S. Treasury Bond $685 Common and Preferred Stock Edward Jones Franklin Income A 5,063.291 $12,051 Morgan Stanley Arris Intl Inc 115.000 3,054 115.000 $3,054 $2,896 ($158) Automatic Data Processing Inc 2.000 235 2.000 235 222 (13) Chevron Corp 101.000 12,087 101.000 12,087 11,951 (136) Cigna Corporation Com 5.000 1,020 5.000 1,020 989 (31) Coca Cola Co 5.000 229 5.000 229 217 (12) Colgate Palmolive Co 136.000 10,115 136.000 10,115 10,043 (72) Exxon Mobil Corp 429.000 36,002 429.000 36,002 35,617 (385) Fidelity Balanced Fund 423.000 10,029 423.000 10,029 10,014 (15) Frontier Communications Corp 333.000 2,316 333.000 2,316 2,203 (113) JPMorgan Chase & Co 48.000 5,014 48.000 5,014 4,929 (85) Marriott Intl. Inc New Cl A 375.000 50,295 375.000 50,295 49,923 (372) People's Utah Bancorp 820.000 25,318 820.000 25,318 25,258 (60) Sanchez Energy 1,000.000 5,330 1,000.000 5,330 5,171 (159) Sysco Corp 4.000 246 4.000 246 231 (15) The Home Depot, Inc 7.000 1,239 1,222 (17) 6 UnitedHealth Group Inc 13.000 2,879 13.000 2,879 2,808 (71) Vanguard 500 Index Admiral 52.000 12,529 52.000 12,529 12,644 115 Vanguard 500 Index Admiral 285.000 70,070 285.000 70,070 70,847 777 Wells Fargo & Co New 86.000 5,086 86.000 5,086 4,979 (107) Wells Fargo & Co New 154.000 9,231 154.000 9,231 9,032 (199) Wells Fargo & Co New 8,268.000 502,488 8,268.000 502,488 495,194 (7,294) Zions Bancorporation 430.000 21,481 20,798 (683) Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 7,834 7,834 Fixed Income Wells Fargo Riverton City, UT 13,000.000 1,491,061 Wells Fargo - Earnings 502,263 Mutual Funds American Funds CI A American Balanced Fund - Class A 24.603 666 806 AMCAP Fund-F1 84.197 2,630 2,630 The Growth Fund of America - Class A 15.049 744 744 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of December 2017 Page 2 of 2

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

American Funds CI A (continued) The Growth Fund of America - Class A 982.552 $48,607 $48,607 The New Economy Fund-F1 114.546 5,152 5,152 New World Fund-F1 19.653 1,296 1,296 Washington Mutual Investors Fund-F1 56.713 2,579 2,579 Commonfund CEU Title III Multi-Strategy Bond 89.252 $1,009 $1,322 $313 43,601 Multi-Strategy Equity 10.907 668 4,106 3,438 40,238 Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 0.658 163 163 Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares 11.251 121 121 Alternatives Dakota Pacific Real Estate Group Dakota Pacific Real Estate 32,228 13,592 13,592 0 Woodbury WSP Wilmington, Phase I 4,220 Xenia Hotels & Resorts Xenia 648 Money Market / Cash Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 13 10 10 0 13 Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. 17 7 Morgan Stanley 6 16,654 16,654 0 Wells Fargo - Cash 1,282,871 1,534,767 1,534,767 0 Receivable / In Transit / Unsettled Purchases Commonfund 83,839 Morgan Stanley - Unsettled Purchases 50,352 Xenia 648 Wells Fargo - Receivable 506,244 532,681 532,681 0 U.S. Treasury Bond 685

Total Other Investments $4,293,380 $2,885,674 $2,880,320 ($5,354) $661,613 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule D-1

Jul 2017 $5,934,529 $344,928 $328,406 $9,940 $5,960,991 $5,947,760 $17,174 ($36,001) ($18,827) $651 ($19,478) Aug 2017 5,960,991 213,278 196,531 (119,209) 5,858,529 5,909,760 24,455 (38,036) (13,581) 75 (13,656) Sep 2017 5,858,529 302,286 276,635 183,146 6,067,326 5,962,928 25,676 12 25,688 25 25,663 Oct 2017 6,067,326 655,975 639,078 (154,018) 5,930,205 5,998,766 17,549 14,403 31,952 652 31,300 Nov 2017 5,930,205 1,380,875 1,364,561 27,502 5,974,021 5,952,113 16,300 358,383 374,683 (15) 374,698 Dec 2017 5,974,021 656,115 626,319 139,172 6,142,989 6,058,505 26,714 (2,579) 24,135 25 24,110 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $5,934,529 $3,553,457 $3,431,530 $86,533 $6,142,989 $5,971,639 $127,868 $296,182 $424,050 $1,413 $422,637 FY 2016-17 5,606,497 1,789,388 1,668,383 228,308 5,955,810 5,689,184 130,098 116,687 246,785 1,415 245,370 Amt Change 187,179 282,455 (2,230) 179,495 177,265 (2) 177,267 % Change 3.14% 4.96% -1.71% 153.83% 71.83% -0.14% 72.24%

Note: Endowment Trusts include externally managed endowment trusts. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS PORTFOLIO Schedule D-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 1 of 4

Number Fair Unrealized Description of Shares Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Common and Preferred Stock Altria Group Inc. 1,000.000 $16,108 $71,410 $55,302 Amgen Inc 750.000 129,328 130,425 1,097 Apple Inc 1,050.000 180,243 177,691 (2,552) AT & T Inc 9,800.000 351,382 381,024 29,642 BCE Inc (NEW) 2,450.000 107,108 117,624 10,516 Blackstone Group LP 12,800.000 544,799 409,856 (134,943) BP Plc. Ads 8,000.000 402,692 336,240 (66,452) CenturyLink Inc. 6,800.000 248,010 113,424 (134,586) Chevron Corp 3,100.000 318,906 388,089 69,183 Cisco Sys Inc 5,000.000 158,357 191,500 33,143 Colgate Palmolive Co 1,700.000 126,603 128,265 1,662 Enbridge Inc 4,600.000 193,980 179,906 (14,074) Enterprise Prod Partners 10,500.000 280,209 278,355 (1,854) General Electric 17,900.000 178,339 312,355 134,016 Glaxosmithkline PLC ADS 4,000.000 186,153 141,880 (44,273) Johnson & Johnson 425.000 50,909 59,381 8,472 JP Morgan Chase & Co 3,500.000 163,987 374,290 210,303 Kraft Heinz Co 1,500.000 120,721 116,640 (4,081) Merck & Co Inc. New Com 3,600.000 165,524 202,572 37,048 Pfizer Inc 6,500.000 218,257 235,430 17,173 Royal Dutch Shell Plc 7,000.000 400,307 466,970 66,663 SeaDrill Ltd. 12,500.000 404,045 2,891 (401,154) SeaDrill Partners LLC 16,500.000 468,619 60,390 (408,229) Tanger Factory Outlet Centers 5,000.000 125,458 132,550 7,092 Teva Pharmaceuticals ADR 5,200.000 212,490 98,540 (113,950) Vaneck Vectors Preferred Sec 13,700.000 282,311 269,342 (12,969) Verizon Communications 2,500.000 124,860 132,325 7,465 Vodafone Group PLC 4,527.000 239,344 144,411 (94,933) UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS PORTFOLIO Schedule D-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 2 of 4

Number Fair Unrealized Description of Shares Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Common and Preferred Stock Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio Class I #1960 42.540 $803 $952 $149 Causeway Intl Value Fund I 139.852 2,257 2,422 165 Dodge & Cox Stock Fund #145 5.590 1,182 1,138 (44) Goldman Sacs Small Cap Value Fund 10.600 538 644 106 Harbor International Fund Class 35.129 2,209 2,372 163 Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund 17.905 646 752 106 JP Morgan Small Cap Equity Fund 23.255 1,022 1,331 309 Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 129.485 2,283 2,539 256 MFS Value Fund 55.865 1,609 2,279 670 Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 267.960 4,028 5,177 1,149 Oppenheimer Developing Market 23.601 791 1,013 222 T Rowe Price Equity Income 68.358 1,987 2,279 292 T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 63.980 1,384 2,362 978 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 30.223 4,371 7,460 3,089 Voya Large-Cap Grouwth Fund 61.162 2,401 2,508 107 Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 30.992 1,342 1,272 (70) Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio Class I #1960 42.533 802 952 150 Causeway Intl Value Fund I 139.829 2,256 2,422 166 Dodge & Cox Stock Fund #145 5.589 1,182 1,138 (44) Goldman Sacs Small Cap Value Fund 10.598 538 644 106 Harbor International Fund Class 35.123 2,208 2,372 164 Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund 17.902 646 752 106 JP Morgan Small Cap Equity Fund 23.251 1,022 1,330 308 Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 129.463 2,283 2,539 256 MFS Value Fund 55.856 1,609 2,278 669 Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 267.917 4,027 5,176 1,149 Oppenheimer Developing Market 23.593 790 1,013 223 T Rowe Price Equity Income 68.347 1,987 2,279 292 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS PORTFOLIO Schedule D-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 3 of 4

Number Fair Unrealized Description of Shares Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Common and Preferred Stock T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 63.969 $1,384 $2,361 $977 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 30.218 4,370 7,458 3,088 Voya Large-Cap Grouwth Fund 61.151 2,401 2,508 107 Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 30.987 1,342 1,271 (71) 6,456,749 5,726,769 (729,980)

Options Altria Group (expires 06/15/2018) (10.000) (881) (880) 1 Apple Inc (expires 02/16/2018) (10.000) (3,622) (2,010) 1,612 Centurytel Inc (expires 04/20/2018) (68.000) (2,605) (2,720) (115) Chevron Texaco Corp (expires 03/16/2018) (31.000) (1,133) (4,836) (3,703) Cisco Sys Inc (expires 03/16/2018) (50.000) (4,649) (4,350) 299 Johnson & Johnson (expires 06/15/2018) (4.000) (1,742) (1,020) 722 JP Morgan Chase (expires 03/16/2018) (35.000) (4,193) (2,975) 1,218 (18,825) (18,791) 34 Mutual Funds Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 2,482.683 34,427 34,162 (265) Federated Total Return Bond Fund 3,130.508 35,363 34,123 (1,240) Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 3,199.295 34,871 34,104 (767) Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 2,645.901 33,901 34,079 178 Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 2,482.279 34,421 34,156 (265) Federated Total Return Bond Fund 3,129.996 35,358 34,117 (1,241) Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 3,198.775 34,865 34,099 (766) Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 2,645.471 33,895 34,074 179 277,101 272,914 (4,187) Money Market & Cash Funds Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 152,383 152,383 0 Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. # 5 5 0 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS PORTFOLIO Schedule D-1-A 31 December 2017 Page 4 of 4

Number Fair Unrealized Description of Shares Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Money Market & Cash Funds Wells Fargo #451 $4,855 $4,855 $0 Wells Fargo #451 4,854 4,854 0 162,097 162,097 0

Total Total Total EndowmentEndowment Endowment TrustsTrusts Trusts $6,877,122 $6,142,989 ($734,133) UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F D-2 For the Month of December 2017 Page 1 of 2

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

Common and Preferred Stock Apple Inc 1,000.000 $175,547 Enterprise Prod Partners 7,700.000 202,159 Causeway Intl Value Fund I 2.539 43 Dodge & Cox Stock Fund #145 5.590 1,182 Goldman Sacs Small Cap Value Fund 1.058 63 Harbor International Fund Class 2.087 140 Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund 1.373 57 JP Morgan Small Cap Equity Fund 1.205 69 Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 1.392 27 MFS Value Fund 1.866 76 15.270 $433 $645 $212 Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 18.576 360 Oppenheimer Developing Market 0.175 7 T Rowe Price Equity Income 6.998 233 24.384 762 817 55 T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 5.382 200 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 0.145 36 1.287 186 321 135 Voya Large-Cap Grouwth Fund 3.246 133 Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 6.634 270 Causeway Intl Value Fund I 2.538 43 Dodge & Cox Stock Fund #145 5.589 1,182 Goldman Sacs Small Cap Value Fund 1.058 63 Harbor International Fund Class 2.086 140 Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund 1.373 57 JP Morgan Small Cap Equity Fund 1.205 69 Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 1.391 27 MFS Value Fund 1.866 76 15.268 433 645 212 Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 18.574 360 Oppenheimer Developing Market 0.175 7 T Rowe Price Equity Income 6.997 233 24.379 763 817 54 T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 5.381 200 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 0.145 36 1.287 186 321 135 Voya Large-Cap Grouwth Fund 3.245 133 Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 6.633 270 Funds held at Morgan Stanley - Dividends $25,271 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends 545 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F D-2 For the Month of December 2017 Page 2 of 2

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

Options Altria Group (expires 06/15/2018) (10.000) ($881) Apple Inc (expires 02/16/2018) (10.000) (3,622) Centurytel Inc (expires 04/20/2018) (68.000) (2,605) Chevron Texaco Corp (expires 03/16/2018) (31.000) (1,133) Cisco Sys Inc (expires 03/16/2018) (50.000) (4,649) Johnson & Johnson (expires 06/15/2018) (4.000) (1,742) Johnson & Johnson (expires 1/19/2018) (4.000) ($1,967) ($5,349) ($3,382) JP Morgan Chase (expires 03/16/2018) (35.000) (4,193) Mutual Funds Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 20.800 286 Federated Total Return Bond Fund 8.854 96 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 5.916 63 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 4.487 58 Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 20.796 286 Federated Total Return Bond Fund 8.851 96 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 5.916 63 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 4.487 58 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends $877 Money Market & Cash Funds Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. # 289,114 383,095 383,095 0 10 Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. # 5 245,007 245,007 0 5 Wells Fargo #451 659 3 Wells Fargo #451 659 3

Total Endowment Trusts $656,116 $628,898 $626,319 ($2,579) $26,714 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY PLANT FUND TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule E-1

Jul 2017 $30,965,477 $32,779 $3,002,238 $3,610 $27,999,628 $28,863,655 $39,474 $39,474 $39,474 Aug 2017 27,999,628 43,815 3,061,695 6,707 24,988,455 25,968,444 37,410 37,410 37,410 Sep 2017 24,988,455 4,622,928 5,530,475 3,731 24,084,639 24,321,788 35,019 35,019 35,019 Oct 2017 24,084,639 90,742 3,695,304 (3,490) 20,476,587 21,353,025 32,884 32,884 32,884 Nov 2017 20,476,587 19,244,627 13,500,481 (5,878) 26,214,855 23,486,606 34,777 34,777 34,777 Dec 2017 26,214,855 3,108,859 12,880,244 9,872 16,453,342 18,364,922 28,898 $135,785 164,683 164,683 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $30,965,477 $27,143,750 $41,670,437 $14,552 $16,453,342 $23,726,407 $208,462 $135,785 $344,247 $0 $344,247 FY 2016-17 67,903,805 62,456,864 82,114,132 (122,630) 48,123,907 60,637,146 347,567 0 347,567 0 347,567 Amt Change (31,670,565) (36,910,739) (139,105) 135,785 (3,320) 0 (3,320) % Change -65.81% -60.87% -40.02% 100.00% -0.96% 0.00% -0.96%

Note: Plant Fund Trusts include all debt service reserve and construction fund accounts in compliance with bond issue covenants. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY PLANT TRUSTS PORTFOLIO Schedule E-1-A 31 December 2017

Face Number Interest Date Maturity Fair Unrealized Description Value of Shares Rate Acquired Date Cost Value Gain/(Loss)

Wells Fargo Federal Home Loan Bank 830,000 2.90% 03/15/16 02/03/26 $832,864 $817,849 ($15,015) Heritage Money Market Variable 336 336 0 Cash 218,894 218,894 0 1,052,094 1,037,079 (15,015)

Public Treasurers' Investment Fund Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 1.612% 15,416,263 15,416,263 0 15,416,263 15,416,263 0

Total Total Plant Plant Trusts Trusts $16,468,357 $16,453,342 ($15,015) UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF PLANT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F E-2 For the Month of December 2017

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

Wells Fargo Federal Home Loan Bank $2,006 Riverton City Bonds $1,355,276 $1,491,061 $135,785 3,981 Heritage Money Market $336 1,282,919 1,282,919 0 Cash 3,047,650 8,844,675 8,844,675 0 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 60,873 1,261,589 1,261,589 0 22,911

Total Plant Trusts $3,108,859 $12,744,459 $12,880,244 $135,785 $28,898 Endowment Pool 20% 18% 15.49% 15.31% 14.95% 16% 14.38% 13.35% 14% 11.84% 11.83% 12.41% 12.45% 12.22% 14.56% 11.40% 11.17% 15.08% 12% 14.24% 14.27% 10% 12.28% 11.19% 11.07% 11.16% 8% 9.86% 10.12% 9.81% 10.20% 6%

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Endowment Funds Millions of Dollars

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Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Value Value Value Value Value Value Value Quasi Endowment $118.7 $143.1 $175.5 $190.9 $205.8 $205.8 $208.1 True Endowment 124.3 139.4 144.1 145.0 166.0 166.4 174.2 Total $243.0 $282.5 $319.6 $335.9 $371.8 $372.2 $382.3

*As of July 1, 2010 the balances above reflect USU and USU-CEU's Endowment balances. 4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Report of Investments for January 2018

The Report of Investments for January 2018 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 January 2018 and comparative year-to-date totals for FY 2017-2018 and FY 2016-2017.

CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during January 2018 was $355,696,638, up $27,525,742 over December 2017. Total investment loss was $1,888,324, down $2,527,263 from December 2017, reflecting the increase in the amount available for investing and a decrease in total investment return. The annualized total investment return was -6.37%, down 8.71% from December 2017.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $333,375,423, up $11,545,638 (3.59%) over FY 2016-2017. Total interest income for FY 2017-2018 amounted to $4,400,083, up $955,872 (27.75%) over FY 2016-2017, reflecting an increase in the amount available for investing and an increase in interest rates.

The total amount invested at 31 January 2018 was $364,405,387, down $1,991,021 (0.54%) from 31 January 2017.

ENDOWMENT POOL

The average daily fair value invested during January 2018 was $184,749,897, up $4,498,390 over December 2017. Interest and dividend income of $227,784 minus net realized losses of $3,239 totaled $224,545 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $175,836,364, up $25,166,224 (16.70%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $3,783,737, up $1,612,981 (74.31%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $474,396 more in interest and dividends and $1,138,585 more net realized gains during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 31 January 2018 was $188,259,376, up $25,053,700 (15.35%) over 31 January 2017.

OTHER INVESTMENTS

The average daily fair value invested during January 2018 was $118,535,638, up $470,723 over December 2017. Interest and dividend income of $414,671 plus net realized gains of $72,681 totaled $487,352 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $115,196,373, up $16,031,059 (16.17%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $2,805,805, up $260,320 (10.23%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $516,239 more in interest and dividend income and $255,919 less in net realized gains during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 31 January 2018 was $118,090,745, up $18,389,553 (18.44%) over 31 January 2017.

ENDOWMENT TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during January 2018 was $6,203,301 up $144,796 over December 2017. Interest and dividend income of $13,167 minus net realized losses of $46,750 totaled $33,583 in realized loss for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for FY 2017-2018 was $6,004,733, up $277,464 (4.84%) over FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for FY 2017-2018 was $390,467, up $116,591 (42.57%) over FY 2016-2017. This increase resulted from $6,483 less interest and dividend income and $123,074 more net realized gains during FY 2017-2018.

The total amount invested at 31 January 2018 was $6,263,613, up $307,867 (5.17%) over 31 January 2017.

PLANT FUND TRUSTS

The average daily fair value invested during January 2018 was $12,875,272, down $5,489,650 from December 2017. Interest income totaled $19,620 in realized income for the month.

Year-to-date numbers show that the average daily fair value invested for 2017-2018 was $22,176,245, down $36,573,729 (62.25%) from FY 2016-2017. Total realized income for 2017-2018 was $363,867, down $36,670 (9.16%) from FY 2016-2017. This decrease reflects the decreased amount available for investing and an increase in the rate of return.

The total amount invested at 31 January 2018 was $9,661,491, down $35,214,442 (78.47%) over from 31 January 2017.

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The University's average daily fair value invested for the month of January was $678,060,746. Purchases totaled $53,429,138 and sales totaled $20,380,789. From this activity the University realized net gains of $22,692 and earnings of $1,342,898.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the Report of Investments for January 2018.

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 January 2018 to 31 January 2018 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2017 to 31 January 2018 and 1 July 2016 to 31 January 2017; 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 January 2018 to 31 January 2018 and comparative year-to-date totals for the periods 1 July 2017 to 31 January 2018 and 1 July 2016 to 31 January 2017;

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 2017 $309,649,563 $175,248 $309,824,811 $312,604,205 $532,282 $2,299 $529,983 Aug 2017 309,824,811 $30,505,000 $22,775,450 1,112,969 318,667,330 315,768,721 766,001 (15) 766,016 Sep 2017 318,667,330 33,937,750 3,071,429 (1,952,212) 347,581,439 344,287,243 577,093 (80) 577,173 Oct 2017 347,581,439 8,750,000 22,510,300 (158,404) 333,662,735 342,133,631 678,283 (17) 678,300 Nov 2017 333,662,735 0 4,946,300 (637,181) 328,079,254 334,966,626 595,942 (25) 595,967 Dec 2017 328,079,254 10,000,000 9,000,000 56,113 329,135,367 328,170,896 582,826 0 582,826 Jan 2018 329,135,367 45,826,000 8,000,000 (2,555,980) 364,405,387 355,696,638 667,656 (113) 667,769 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $309,649,563 $129,018,750 $70,303,479 ($3,959,447) $364,405,387 $333,375,423 $4,400,083 $2,049 $4,398,034 FY 2016-17 259,491,304 212,769,333 100,260,038 (5,604,191) 366,396,408 321,829,785 3,444,211 6,811 3,437,400 Amt Change (1,991,021) 11,545,638 955,872 (4,762) 960,634 % Change -0.54% 3.59% 27.75% -69.92% 27.95%

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

Money Market Account $31,978 $31,978 $21,200,000 1.81%

Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 10,430 10,430 7,100,000 1.76%

Commercial Paper and Corporate Notes $33,826,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 284,508 $439,670 724,178 162,649,944 5.34%

Obligations of U. S. Government 12,000,000 319,648 (2,893,424) (2,573,776) 153,306,394 -20.15%

Municipal Bonds 21,092 (102,226) (81,134) 11,440,300 -8.51%

Total $45,826,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $667,656 ($2,555,980) ($1,888,324) $355,696,638 -6.37% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF CASH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT POOL TRANSACTIONS Schedule A-3 For the Month of January 2018

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

Money Market Account $31,978 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 10,430 Corporate Bonds and Floaters $33,826,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $0 284,508 Obligations of U. S. Government 12,000,000 319,648 Municipal Bonds 21,092

Total Cash Management Investment Pool $45,826,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $0 $667,656 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT POOL SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule B-1

*Jul 2017 $168,154,235 $4,274,121 $4,145,018 $2,200,109 $170,483,447 $169,318,841 $129,103 ($10,755) $118,348 $118,348 Aug 2017 170,483,447 2,572,663 2,435,115 294,582 170,915,577 170,699,512 149,312 (697) 148,615 $11,765 136,850 Sep 2017 170,915,577 2,691,816 2,248,517 2,318,728 173,677,604 172,296,591 443,298 (1,120) 442,178 0 442,178 Oct 2017 173,677,604 16,653,319 15,234,492 1,971,666 177,068,097 175,372,851 184,207 1,542,538 1,726,745 10,056 1,716,689 Nov 2017 177,068,097 5,756,366 5,521,450 1,959,583 179,262,596 178,165,347 246,914 (196) 246,718 10,019 236,699 Dec 2017 179,262,596 3,073,044 2,428,772 1,333,550 181,240,418 180,251,507 644,272 232,316 876,588 876,588 Jan 2018 181,240,418 4,983,895 2,675,052 4,710,115 188,259,376 184,749,897 227,784 (3,239) 224,545 12,568 211,977 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $168,154,235 $40,005,224 $34,688,416 $14,788,333 $188,259,376 $175,836,364 $2,024,890 $1,758,847 $3,783,737 $44,408 $3,739,329 FY 2016-17 144,288,701 33,908,370 23,567,396 8,576,001 163,205,676 150,670,140 1,550,494 620,262 2,170,756 35,196 2,135,560 Amt Change 25,053,700 25,166,224 474,396 1,138,585 1,612,981 9,212 1,603,769 % Change 15.35% 16.70% 30.60% 183.57% 74.31% 26.17% 75.10%

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 $9,960,129 principal beginning balance, a $11,791,636 ending balance, and a $11,990,741 average daily balance for the current month. Current month interest and dividends from the CMIP were $22,294 bringing the total to $133,574 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 $2,334,698 $525,484 $525,484 $0 $22,294 CMIP Interest 22,294 Fixed Income funds Longfellow 255,674 320,018 316,779 (3,239) 34,020 Wells Fargo High Yield Bond Fund 3,568.338 37,758 36,096 Paydenfunds - Emerging Markets Bond Fund 1,069.997 15,247 15,247 Alternatives Aether Investment Partners, LLC Aether Real Assets IV, LP 31,206 139,849 139,849 0 13,914 The Carlyle Group Carlyle Realty Parners VIII 37,192 Commonfund CEP VIII 26,250 655 655 0 5,762 CVP X 5,000 2,559 2,559 0 11,425 Global Infrastructure Partners Global Infrastructure Partners III-A/B, L.P. 411,212 Woodbury Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund, L.P. 166,785 166,785 0 74,286 Woodbury Capital II, LP 2,029 2,029 0 9,833 Woodbury Capital III, LP 298,110 0 4,287 Money Market Funds Money Market - 05374002 2 2 Goldman Sachs Bank Deposit 618 618 Accrued Income / Other 05374002 Wells Fargo - Cash 1,055,245 1,103,048 1,103,048 0 Wells Fargo - High Yield 36,096 37,758 37,758 0 Wells Fargo - SPY 57,937 57,937 05374004 Cash 340,602 156,465 156,465 0 Receivable - Interest Accrual 34,810 65,704 65,704 0 Payable 41,881 100,000 100,000 0

Total Endowment Pool Transactions $4,983,895 $2,678,291 $2,675,052 ($3,239) $227,784 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 2017 $108,186,294 $3,571,505 $3,300,698 $779,986 $109,237,087 $108,711,691 $369,501 ($371,339) ($1,838) Aug 2017 109,237,087 10,468,132 5,309,132 1,008,791 115,404,878 112,320,983 351,564 (13,827) 337,737 Sep 2017 115,404,878 1,505,884 1,019,733 (260,761) 115,630,268 115,517,573 486,730 3,299 490,029 Oct 2017 115,630,268 1,841,195 1,514,942 877,508 116,834,029 116,232,149 410,947 (1,072) 409,875 Nov 2017 116,834,029 1,158,567 1,035,069 191,773 117,149,300 116,991,665 364,145 62,247 426,392 Dec 2017 117,149,300 4,293,380 2,880,320 418,170 118,980,530 118,064,915 661,612 (5,354) 656,258 Jan 2018 118,980,530 2,235,822 2,560,631 (564,976) 118,090,745 118,535,638 414,671 72,681 487,352 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $108,186,294 $25,074,485 $17,620,525 $2,450,491 $118,090,745 $115,196,373 $3,059,170 ($253,365) $2,805,805 FY 2016-17 97,827,697 46,333,119 44,087,494 (372,130) 99,701,192 99,165,314 2,542,931 2,554 2,545,485 Amt Change 18,389,553 16,031,059 516,239 (255,919) 260,320 % Change 18.44% 16.17% 20.30% -10020.32% 10.23% UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of January 2018 Page 1 of 2

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

Corporate Bonds and Notes U.S. Treasury Bond $685 Common and Preferred Stock Closely Held Stock Cache Valley Bank 17,578.272 $203,205 $203,205 $0 Cache Valley Bank 25,450.433 294,207 294,207 0 Edward Jones Franklin Income A 5,063.291 12,051 12,051 0 Morgan Stanley Apple Inc 30.000 5,250 30.000 5,250 5,118 (132) Applied Materials Inc 100.000 5,333 100.000 5,333 5,157 (176) Cardinal Health Inc 68.000 4,944 0 Facebook Inc Cl-A 100.000 18,127 100.000 18,127 17,773 (354) HP Inc Com 2,236.000 51,596 2,236.000 51,596 51,856 260 Intel Corp 54.000 2,706 54.000 2,706 2,598 (108) Royal Dutch Shell plc 368.000 25,335 368.000 25,335 25,046 (289) Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 8,301 8,301 Fixed Income Wells Fargo Chicago Ill Genl Obligation Bonds 10,000.000 1,060,567 1,130,130 69,563 Wells Fargo - Earnings 307,782 Mutual Funds Commonfund CEU Title III Multi-Strategy Bond 88.838 1,005 1,312 307 Multi-Strategy Equity 10.699 655 4,266 3,611 Alternatives Dakota Pacific Real Estate Group Dakota Pacific Real Estate 8,485 8,485 0 9,672 InvenTrust Properties Inventrust Properties Corp 327 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney MS Opp Mortgage Inc Fund 51,114 Woodbury Woodbury Strategic Partners Fund 55,595 55,595 0 24,762 Woodbury Capital II, LP 2,030 2,029 (1) 9,833 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF OTHER INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Schedule C-2 For the Month of January 2018 Page 2 of 2

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

Alternatives (continued) Woodbury Woodbury Capital III, LP $149,055 $2,144 Money Market / Cash Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. 31 $12 $12 $0 31 Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. 51,146 20 Wells Fargo - Cash 472,803 247,569 247,569 0 Receivable / In Transit / Unsettled Purchases Commonfund 83,839 83,839 0 Morgan Stanley - Unsettled Purchases 2,598 50,352 50,352 0 Xenia 647 647 0 Wells Fargo - Receivable 1,437,912 359,383 359,383 0 U.S. Treasury Bond 685

Total Other Investments $2,235,822 $2,487,949 $2,560,630 $72,681 $414,671 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule D-1

Jul 2017 $5,934,529 $344,928 $328,406 $9,940 $5,960,991 $5,947,760 $17,174 ($36,001) ($18,827) $651 ($19,478) Aug 2017 5,960,991 213,278 196,531 (119,209) 5,858,529 5,909,760 24,455 (38,036) (13,581) 75 (13,656) Sep 2017 5,858,529 302,286 276,635 183,146 6,067,326 5,962,928 25,676 12 25,688 25 25,663 Oct 2017 6,067,326 655,975 639,078 (154,018) 5,930,205 5,998,766 17,549 14,403 31,952 652 31,300 Nov 2017 5,930,205 1,380,875 1,364,561 27,502 5,974,021 5,952,113 16,300 358,383 374,683 (15) 374,698 Dec 2017 5,974,021 656,115 626,319 139,172 6,142,989 6,058,505 26,714 (2,579) 24,135 25 24,110 Jan 2018 6,142,989 312,398 299,861 108,087 6,263,613 6,203,301 13,167 (46,750) (33,583) 629 (34,212) Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $5,934,529 $3,865,855 $3,731,391 $194,620 $6,263,613 $6,004,733 $141,035 $249,432 $390,467 $2,042 $388,425 FY 2016-17 5,606,497 2,249,706 2,111,934 211,477 5,955,746 5,727,269 147,518 126,358 273,876 2,067 271,809 Amt Change 307,867 277,464 (6,483) 123,074 116,591 (25) 116,616 % Change 5.17% 4.84% -4.39% 97.40% 42.57% -1.21% 42.90%

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

Common and Preferred Stock Glaxosmithkline PLC ADS 4,000.000 $186,153 $143,909 ($42,244) Merck & Co Inc. New Com 1,300.000 $74,570 Pfizer Inc 2,000.000 73,672 Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio Class I #1960 0.634 14 Causeway Intl Value Fund I 4.430 74 80 6 Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 11.168 200 230 30 MFS Value Fund 55.865 1,609 1,609 0 MFS Value Fund R6 #4810 (cusip 552983694) 56.186 1,609 Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 17.123 331 341 10 Oppenheimer Developing Market 38.480 133 175 42 T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 6.157 216 244 28 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 1.165 183 301 118 Voya Large-Cap Grouwth Fund 8.083 323 349 26 Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 4.626 210 201 (9) Acadian Emerging Markets Portfolio Class I #1960 0.634 14 Causeway Intl Value Fund I 4.441 74 80 6 Lazard Intl Equity Port - Instl #632 11.165 200 230 30 MFS Value Fund 55.856 1,609 1,609 0 MFS Value Fund R6 #4810 (cusip 552983694) 56.176 1,609 Northern Mid Cap Index Fund 17.121 331 341 10 Oppenheimer Developing Market 3.843 132 175 43 T Rowe Price Institutional Large CP Growth 6.156 216 244 28 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares 1.164 183 301 118 Voya Large-Cap Grouwth Fund 8.081 322 349 27 Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund 4.625 209 201 (8) Funds held at Morgan Stanley - Dividends $12,619 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends 34 Options Cisco Sys Inc (expires 03/16/2018) (50.000) (4,649) (9,660) (5,011) Cisco Sys Inc (expires 04/20/2018) (50.000) (7,153) Mutual Funds Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 28.812 395 Federated Total Return Bond Fund 47.649 517 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 56.915 602 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 50.238 642 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMARY OF ENDOWMENT TRUST INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS ScheduleSchedule F D-2 For the Month of January 2018 Page 2 of 2

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

Mutual Funds (continued) Dodge & Cox Income Fund Com #147 28.806 $395 Federated Total Return Bond Fund 47.642 517 Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund 56.903 602 Wells Fargo Advantage Core Bond Fund 50.227 641 Funds held at Wells Fargo - Dividends $486 Money Market & Cash Funds Morgan Stanley Bank N.A. # 163,705 $157,922 $157,922 $0 20 Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. # 5 5 0 Wells Fargo #451 24 313 313 0 4 Wells Fargo #451 23 312 312 0 4

Total Endowment Trusts $312,398 $346,611 $299,861 ($46,750) $13,167 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY PLANT FUND TRUSTS SUMMARY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT INCOME Schedule E-1

Jul 2017 $30,965,477 $32,779 $3,002,238 $3,610 $27,999,628 $28,863,655 $39,474 $39,474 $39,474 Aug 2017 27,999,628 43,815 3,061,695 6,707 24,988,455 25,968,444 37,410 37,410 37,410 Sep 2017 24,988,455 4,622,928 5,530,475 3,731 24,084,639 24,321,788 35,019 35,019 35,019 Oct 2017 24,084,639 90,742 3,695,304 (3,490) 20,476,587 21,353,025 32,884 32,884 32,884 Nov 2017 20,476,587 19,244,627 13,500,481 (5,878) 26,214,855 23,486,606 34,777 34,777 34,777 Dec 2017 26,214,855 3,108,859 12,880,244 9,872 16,453,342 18,364,922 28,898 $135,785 164,683 164,683 Jan 2018 16,453,342 71,023 6,845,245 (17,629) 9,661,491 12,875,272 19,620 19,620 19,620 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

Comparative Totals: Year-to-date FY 2017-18 $30,965,477 $27,214,773 $48,515,682 ($3,077) $9,661,491 $22,176,245 $228,082 $135,785 $363,867 $0 $363,867 FY 2016-17 67,903,805 62,502,742 85,403,182 (127,432) 44,875,933 58,749,974 400,537 0 400,537 0 400,537 Amt Change (35,214,442) (36,573,729) (172,455) 135,785 (36,670) 0 (36,670) % Change -78.47% -62.25% -43.06% 100.00% -9.16% 0.00% -9.16%

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

Wells Fargo Federal Home Loan Bank $2,006 Cash $1,517 $216,039 $216,039 $0 Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund 69,506 6,629,206 6,629,206 0 17,614

Total Plant Trusts $71,023 $6,845,245 $6,845,245 $0 $19,620 WRITTEN REPORTS

1. Academic & Instructional Services 2. Advancement 3. Business and Finance 4. College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and Extension 5. Executive Vice President and Provost 6. Faculty Senate 7. Public Relations & Marketing 8. Research and Graduate Studies 9. Staff Employee Association 10. Student Affairs 11. USU Eastern 12. USUSA Academic & Instructional Services USU Board of Trustees Activities Summary May 4, 2018

Faculty Experience Benefits of Virtual Reality in the Classroom Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Benjamin George presented at the Classroom Innovation Lab (CIL) Speaker Series, explaining and showing faculty how virtual reality has become a major component in his courses. After George’s half hour presentation, faculty had the opportunity to test all of the technology available in the Lab, such as virtual and augmented reality, 360-degree video, write-on walls, the Microsoft Surface, and more. Department: Teaching & Learning Technologies

USU Welcomes All to Utah with Billboard Campaign To reinforce USU’s footprint throughout Utah, new billboards were designed and installed in strategic state entry points on highways near St. George, Wendover, and Northern Utah. A similar ad was used at a baggage claim carousel in the Delta terminal at Salt Lake International Airport. The billboards utilized the U State mark with two different messages: Welcome to Our State and This is Our State. Department: Student Marketing & Communications

New Canvas Tool Helps with Accessibility Blackboard Ally, a new tool now available in Canvas, makes the process much easier. USU is one of the first schools in the country to provide Ally and is leading efforts to implement it in other Utah schools. Department: The Center for Innovative Design & Instruction

February ETE Seminars Shed Light on Difficult Subjects The Empowering Teaching Excellence Seminar Series held two seminars, Helping English Language Learners Succeed in the Classroom and Beyond” and “Controversy in the Classroom: Opportunity or Catastrophe”, available to all USU faculty statewide in February. Each seminar featured a presentation, faculty panel, and group discussions, designed to bring solutions to difficult classroom scenarios. Department: The Center for Innovative Design & Instruction

PathwayConnect Students in Utah Gain Expanded Options Through USU Students completing the one-year PathwayConnect program offered through BYU-Pathway Worldwide now have expanded offerings through a collaboration agreement between USU and Brigham Young University-Idaho. A Memorandum of Understanding between the universities to transfer PathwayConnect credit to USU was recently signed, establishing the relationship. Department: Academic & Instructional Services

Upcoming E-Learning Workshop Set for May 21-23 This three-day workshop provides a deep dive into the teaching tools and methodologies of online, broadcast, blended, and flipped classroom instruction. Faculty can analyze and compare their own teaching techniques with those discussed and practiced at this event. Department: The Center for Innovative Design & Instruction

AIS Creates New Job Position at USU for Specialized Position Early in USU’s adoption of enterprise-wide analytics, an initiative geared towards identifying multiple indicators driving student success, it was clear a new position was needed that did not exist within the university. Academic & Instructional Services (AIS) worked with USU’s Human Resource department to design a new job – “Data Wrangler”. The job’s main skillset: analyzing, organizing and interpreting Big Data sets. Department: Academic & Instructional Services

Annual ETE Conference Will be August 15 The 5th Empowering Teaching Excellence (ETE) Conference at USU in Logan is now open for registration. All those who teach at USU are invited, regardless of role statement or campus, including graduate student instructors and teaching assistants. Department: The Center for Innovative Design & Instruction

USU Staff Selected for Leadership Positions in USHE and ICFD USU was selected to host the Intermountain Consortium for Faculty Developers next year, with Neal Legler, director of the Center for Innovative Design & Instruction (CIDI), stepping in as the organization’s president. Legler was also recently selected as the president elect of the Utah System of Higher Education’s Teaching and Learning Group. Department: The Center for Innovative Design & Instruction

CIDI Hosts UPCEA eDesign Collaborative’s First Webinar On April 12, the Center for Innovative Design & Instruction (CIDI) hosted UPCEA eDesign Collaborative’s first webinar. During the five-hour webinar, CIDI showcased how they organize their instructional design team to perform large-scale work and maintain high quality course designs. They broke down the systems they have in place to leverage continued success and growth. Participants included the University of Arizona, the University of California, Irvine, Oregon State University, Auburn University, and more. Department: The Center for Innovative Design & Instruction

Vice President for University Advancement

Name: Matthew White Telephone: 435-797-3495 E-mail: [email protected] Date: April 18, 2018 Events, actions, or issues since the last Trustee’s meeting

Advancement:

• Fundraising progress as of April 18, 2018 was $21.9 million, a 29% decline compared to the same period in fiscal year 2016-17. Cash received was down 28% with $24.8 million received this year compared to $34.5 million for the same period last year.

• The number of donors stayed steady with 8,587 donating this year compared to 8,557 donating during the same period last year.

• In November 2017, Utah State University celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Old Main Society. This year we inducted 104 new members into this prestigious group. The 2017 honorees were selected based on the number of years they had given to USU. The awardees were Reed Merrill, Spirit of Old Main award; Lynn and Irma Janes, Old Main Emeriti award; and Jason and Melanie Pond, Old Main Next Generation award.

• Bequests received this fiscal year-to-date totaled $525,538. Additionally, we have documented four new estate commitments totaling over $58,700. IRA Charitable rollovers continue to be an attractive gift option for donors who are 70 ½ years old and older. The total in IRA distributions year-to-date is $855,856 – a 37% increase over the total for fiscal year 2016-17.

• The Planned Giving Advisory Board continues its commitment to assist the Office of Planned Giving by engaging the financial advisor community in Cache Valley and along the Wasatch Front through educational programming. This year the programs will include sessions on changes to the tax law and its impact on clients, planned giving vehicles and techniques, and building their professional practices (financial advisors, attorneys, etc.) through training and collaboration.

• In response to the tax law change that disallows a charitable deduction for contributions associated with athletics tickets, the word “donation” has been removed from any transaction involving season tickets. Alternately, "priority seating requirement" is now being used. Premium seat holders were notified of the change prior to year-end; a notable number chose to make an end-of-year gift before the new law took effect. We are waiting to see the final language from the IRS before making additional modifications. The change may help shift our focus away from transactional contributions and more towards philanthropic giving.

• The Utah State University Advancement team is conducting a national search for two positions: AVP for Alumni Relations and a Sr. Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations. These two positions will be on the advancement leadership team and will lead our efforts to create gratifying gift and engagement experiences for our alumni and donors.

Alumni Relations

• On Friday, March 2, 2018, USU celebrated Founders Day. The evening began with a reception in the Merrill-Cazier Library Atrium. In commemoration and celebration of the Year of the Arts, the Library held an exhibit celebrating USU’s rich architectural history from the first master plan in 1912 to the present. The dinner and program featured performances by both faculty and students.

o Michael K. Christiansen received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. As a USU professor emeritus, Mike led the Guitar Studies Program for 39 years. His beloved teaching style garnered him many awards over the years, including, most notably, the 2012 Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Utah Professor of the Year award that salutes the most outstanding undergraduate educators in the country.

o Chuck and Louise Gay received a Distinguished Service Award. Chuck and Lou have dedicated themselves to serving others throughout their time in Cache Valley to the benefit of the community, the state of Utah, and internationally. Together, they have created a connection of friendships and professional associations that solidifies their devotion to bettering the future and making the world a more beautiful place to live. Chuck, who retired from USU after 30 years at Utah State University, and, Lou, a gardener, are both well-known and admired. As members of the Old Main Society, Chuck and Lou have supported the College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences, The Quinney College of Natural Resources, University Libraries and the Big Blue Scholarship Fund.

o Michael J. and Suzanne Stones receive a Distinguished Service Award. Michael and Suzanne have a strong kinship with Utah State University and enjoy providing patronage in many areas at the institution. The couple established the Excellence in Athletics Endowed Scholarship Fund in Athletics, and the Olympic Scholarship in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. As members of the Old Main Society, Michael and Suzanne also enjoy helping the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, and University Libraries.

FUNDRAISING PROGRESS FY 2017/18 July 1, 2017 – April 18, 2018

2017 2018 2017 2018 Donor Type Donors % change Progress % change Alumni 5,154 5,227 1% $10,811,242 $7,126,350 -34% Consortia 6 2 -67% $6,555 $1,761 -73% Corporation 325 382 18% $6,505,894 $3,465,660 -47% Foundation 60 54 -10% $6,117,251 $6,710,457 10% Individual 1,748 1,752 0% $3,311,213 $3,207,895 -3% Other Organization 67 49 -27% $1,122,594 $849,938 -24% Parent 949 908 -4% $2,261,545 $443,383 -80% Religious Organization 3 5 67% $503,462 $6,304 -99% Student 245 208 -15% $105,116 $89,344 -15% TOTAL 8,557 8,587 0% $30,744,872 $21,901,092 -29%

Major Gifts Received February 15, 2018 – April 18, 2018 Amount Purpose Division $25,000 BUILD Dairy ID Comm Main (general support of College of Agriculture & Applied the program) Sciences $25,000 Future of Colorado River Studies Quinney College of Natural Resources $27,996 Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Air Pollution College of Agriculture & Applied Research Sciences $32,513 Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Air Pollution College of Agriculture & Applied Research Sciences $40,000 Swaner EcoCenter Extension

$44,653 Utah State University President

$50,000 Mehdi Heravi Endowed Scholarship in English College of Humanites Ars & Social Sciences $50,000 Castleview Hospital Endowment USU Eastern

$80,000 Amabssador Ardeshir Zahedi International College of Agriculture & Applied Endowment Sciences $125,200 BUILD Dairy Program Coordinator (salary College of Agriculture & Applied support) Sciences $160,000 College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences $60,000 Biology & Natural Resources Building Quinney College of Natural Renovation Quasi Resources $61,875 Center for Growth & Opportunity Faculty Jon M Huntsman School of Support Business Major Gifts Received February 15, 2018 – April 18, 2018 Amount Purpose Division $100,000 Professor A. A. Heravi School of Veterinary College of Agriculture & Applied Medicine Scholarship Endowment Sciences $500,000 Heravi Annuity 2018 College of Humanites Ars & Social Sciences $40,000 Old Lyric Repertory Theatre Caine College of the Arts

$58,744 Clifford R. & Janice Skousen Endowment Jon M Huntsman School of Business $68,920 Maverik Stadium Renovation Project Athletics

$80,000 Business School Building Jon M Huntsman School of Business $25,000 Economics & Finance - American Express Jon M Huntsman School of Funds Business $25,000 Economics & Finance - American Express Jon M Huntsman School of Funds Business $25,000 Economics & Finance - Synchrony Bank Funds Jon M Huntsman School of Business $25,000 Uintah Basin Nursing Program Regional Campuses

$40,000 Leonard J. Arrington Endowed Chair College of Humanities & Social Sciences $50,000 Ronald H. Campbell Endowed Scholarship Student Affairs

$61,875 Center for Growth & Opportunity Faculty Jon M Huntsman School of Support Business $33,000 Shelton & Sharon Wakefield Scholarship USU-Eastern Vice Chancellor- Endowment Enrollment Management $67,000 Geary Theatre Challenge USU-Eastern Chancellor

Vice President for Business and Finance

Name: David T. Cowley Telephone: 797-1146 E-mail: [email protected] Date: 4 May 2018

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

FINANCE o The State Appropriated Funds budget at 31 January 2018 totaled $394,592,338 up $16,631,951 (4.40%) over the same 2016-2017 period. The year-to-date state appropriated funds expenditures totaled $200,060,902, up $15,821,061 (8.59%) over the same 2016-2017 period and represented 51% of the total budget. The percent of budget expended, 51%, was 7% less than would be expected to be spent on a strict time of budget year expired basis. Total expenditures for all funds totaled $490,357,930, up $28,422,766 (6.15%) over the same 2016- 2017 period.

o Report of Investments for January 2018 is included in the Trustees Consent Agenda. Included the Report of Investments are schedules reporting the investment activity for January 2018 and comparative year-to-date totals for FY2017-2018 and FY2016-2017. 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 January was $678,060,746. Purchases totaled $53,429,138 and sales totaled $20,380,789. From this activity the University realized net gains of $22,692 and earnings of $1,342,898. The Cash Management Investment Pool trailing 12-month rate of return, was 1.33% at 31 January 2018. The Endowment Pool trailing 12-month rate of return, was 15.62% at 31 January 2018.

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 Daines Concert Hall and Lobby, Tippetts Gallery, Scene Shop and court yard are complete. o Nora Eccles Harrison Museum addition is under construction to be complete in May 2018.

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 for completion in Fall 2018.

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 Construction is complete. o The open house and dedication of the facility is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2018.

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 complete, and construction is underway.

Biological Natural Resources Renovation o Architect selection process is underway.

Space Dynamics Lab Phase II o CRSA Architects was selected for design. o Design is underway. o Construction Manager / General Contractor selection is underway.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY New Service Desk Manager USU IT hired a new Service Desk director in February. Madonna Bortle joins USU from St. Charles, MO. She brings decades of established experience in IT and Service Desk direction across multiple verticals. Steve Funk, the previous Service Desk Manager, has transitioned full-time to managing the ServiceNow business process development team.

Prior to this change Steve Funk balanced leadership of both operations. This new hire and separation of duties enables greater focus in both units, scaling to better meet growing technology support and development needs at USU.

Beta Testing New P-card Approval System Working with the Controller’s office and campus Financial Officers, in-depth testing of a new purchasing card transaction approval system is underway. This system has been developed within the ServiceNow platform by IT to improve service and workflow effectiveness and efficiency, and to reduce approval fatigue. Once complete, work will begin on a similar conversion to replace and enhance an aging Travel and Expense system.

Spring Infrastructure Updates USU replaces and updates infrastructure on a regular schedule to ensure that services and service performance remain robust and sustainable. This spring, two major updates are completed or are nearing completion: o Wireless infrastructure - replacing and upgrading 1500 access points to meet the needs of a growing number of wireless devices. o Banner infrastructure – replaced server infrastructure and implemented an all new architecture to reduce complexity and increase performance.

PUBLIC SAFETY USU Police Department’s annual report is attached. It reflects crime statistics and its impact to the campus community.

USU Extension Highlight

Utah State University Extension was recently named Best of State winner in three categories for 2018: adult education, community education, and public sector youth organization for Utah.

The Best of State Awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. Nominees are judged on achievement in their field of endeavor; innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods or processes; and contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.

As a 2018 Best of State winner, USU Extension will be recognized at an awards gala on May 17 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. For further information, visit bestofstate.org.

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

A new barn is in operation at the Caine Dairy Teaching and Research Center, equipped with a robotic milking system, which means cows are no longer milked on a schedule.

“Within the first week we had some cows going back two, three, four times a day because it was a positive experience,” Caine Dairy Manager John Wallentine said. “In the course of their day, we like to see a cow doing one of four things: eating, drinking, resting is very important and being milked.”

Each cow wears a transponder connected with the dairy computer system. Wallentine said when a cow walks in to be milked, the system reads the transponder and recognizes the individual animal. Lasers scan the udder and correctly position the robot for milking. After each session, the robotic milker sanitizes itself for the next cow in line. The system tracks details of how much the cow eats and rests. During milking, components such as fat and protein content are recorded for each cow, along with any abnormalities in the milk. As data becomes available for each cow, adjustments can be made, creating a more efficient and cost effective system.

Dillon Feuz, head of the Department of Applied Economics, said the facility is an important way to fulfill USU’s mission of teaching, research and Extension for future and current dairy farmers.

“We’ve had a good producing dairy herd here for years, but now we are able to document the changes as we’ve come into this fully enclosed facility,” Feuz said. “As a university we can conduct research and help producers to know whether it’s a good decision or not for them.”

The new barn saves money in multiple ways according to Feuz. For example, the indoor facility prevents the sun, rain or wind from damaging the expensive feed. Cows have access to year- round controlled temperature, soft bedding, a specialized diet, massages and they go to be milked whenever they choose.

Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Laurens H. Smith, Interim Provost [email protected] • 435-797-1167

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

The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art will reopen on Saturday, September 15, 2018 following a privately-funded five-million-dollar expansion and renovation. The 7,500 square-foot addition includes a welcoming lobby with a cafe and shop, an outdoor patio, a new gallery, and additional collection storage. Mark your calendars and join us on the evening of September 15 to celebrate the museum’s reopening.

Stephanie England, a senior majoring in band education, won the solo competition at the Utah Trumpet Guild. She was invited to play in a master class with the LA Philharmonic’s principal trumpeter.

Electrical Engineering professor Bedri Cetiner was recently awarded a $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research Program. Dr. Cetiner invented an antenna technology known as multifunctional reconfigurable antennas (MRAs). These software-defined ‘smart antennas’ identify wireless channel characteristics and signal properties and adapt their functionality to better receive and transmit signals. With MRAs, which outperform legacy antennas in data transfer rates and coverage capacity, 5G wireless systems could function more efficiently with fewer cell towers. Through his company i5 Technologies, Inc. Cetiner will use the NSF funding to develop commercial grade prototypes.

Biology professor and Ecology Center director Nancy Huntly was recently named a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America. As the world’s largest community of professional ecologists, ESA designates as fellows only those members who have made outstanding contributions to fields that apply or advance ecological knowledge. Huntly also leads USU’s Climate Adaptation Science graduate specialization program and chairs Science Unwrapped, a popular science outreach program.

On March 24, 2018 the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources held their annual awards banquet to celebrate an exemplar year and honor awardees. With close to 300, attendees included Senator Lyle Hillyard, members of the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Board, members of the Janet Q. Lawson Foundation, and many donors. Due to the generous support of donors, over 60 scholarships worth more than $150,000.00 were awarded, including eight Quinney Scholarships for the fall 2018 semester. Faculty and staff were recognized with awards for meritorious service and the new Stephen Jones Internship was announced. Dean Chris Luecke was pleased to announce Dr. Jack Schmidt as the first recipient of the Janet Quinney Lawson Chair in Colorado River Studies.

USU undergraduate David Maughan received Honorable Mention from the Goldwater Foundation in the organization’s national 2018 Goldwater Scholars competition. A physics and mathematics major, Maughan was among just 40 scholars chosen worldwide to participate in the prestigious Jürgen Ehlers Spring School held at Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Gravitation Physics in March 2018.

Physics professor David Peak is the 2018 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor. Each year the national Council on Undergraduate Research selects from many nominees one statured researcher who is the most notable for mentoring Goldwater Scholars, consistently involving undergraduate students in STEM research, and using innovative approaches to mentor undergraduate students. Peak is the first Utahn to receive the award and the first recipient from a land-grant university. He is among other founders of USU’s campus-wide Undergraduate Research Program and has mentored numerous student recipients of national academic awards.

Each year the Center for Women and Gender hosts a speaker to broaden conversations about gender culture and bias. On February 15, 2018, activist, scholar, and author Dr. Angela Davis drew a crowd of approximately 4,000 students, faculty, and community members to the USU Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Davis, who has been involved in social justice movements around the world for decades, spoke about black history month and the intersection of arts and social justice. Attendees came from University of Las Vegas, University of Utah, Weber State University, Brigham Young University, and Idaho State University. Murray High School sent a delegation of students and educators as did several other regional schools.

Professor Jonathan Brunstedt of the history department was recently selected as an Aleksanteri Visiting Fellow. The Aleksanteri Institute is an epicenter of Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies. The Visiting Fellows Program provides an opportunity for highly qualified scholars to visit the institute and the University of Helsinki for one to three months. While there Brunstedt will work closely with the institute’s director, Markku Kangaspuro, to develop his second book project. Brunstedt was also selected as an inaugural March of the Living Faculty Fellow which will facilitate his travel to Poland and New York as part of a development program to introduce a Holocaust course at USU.

As part of the 2017-2018 Personal and Professional Development Series, University Advising offered four new training sessions for academic advisors. The sessions originated at Huntsman Hall, were broadcast to regional campuses, and made available online. Training topics included helping students navigate choices, using analytics to proactively advise at-risk students, and connecting students with their strengths. The ninety-six academic advisors who participated in the new training sessions are better equipped to support USU students.

The USU Salt Lake Center had a successful spring semester in the new Taylorsville location. Students enthusiastically appreciated electrical-outlet-equipped tables that accommodate all their devices in classrooms and the spacious, comfortable and functional lounge. Even online students come to the Salt Lake Center for a quiet space that enables them to focus on their course work away from other responsibilities and distractions. Students and staff alike expressly value the expanded capacity, technology-enabled testing center. The testing capacity increase from 8 to 41 has greatly benefited scheduling options. The Center’s central location is accessible for Logan and regional campus faculty and administrators to conveniently participate in meetings over IVC that they would otherwise miss during travel. The Center’s board room is available for Extension and other trainings or conferences that further USU’s mission, and a large multi-purpose room to accommodate events for up to 100 people is also available.

FACULTY SENATE REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES January – February – March – April 2018

Submitted on behalf of Kimberly Lott, President of the Faculty Senate

The Utah State University Faculty Senate held its regularly scheduled meetings January 8, February 5, March 12 and April 2, 2018.

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, Budget and Faculty Welfare, Athletic Council, Faculty, Diversity, Development and Equity, Professional Responsibilities and Procedures and Honorary Degrees and Awards.

KEY ISSUES AND ACTION ITEMS:

The Faculty Senate approved education policy actions as follows:

• 152 course requests approved – December 7, 2017 • 77 course requests approved – January 4, 2018 • 24 course requests approved – February 1, 2018 • 154 course requests approved – March 1, 2018

Request from the request from the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education (ASTE) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Minor in Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Request from the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Minor in Animal Biotechnology.

Request from the Department of Applied Economics (APEC) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to drop the BA in International Agribusiness and add emphasis areas to the existing BS in Agribusiness degree.

Request from the Department of Applied Economics (APEC) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer an Agriculture and Natural Resources Pre-Law Minor.

Request from the Provost’s office to offer a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Studies.

Request from the Department of Languages, Philosophy and Communication Studies (LPCS) in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to offer a Bachelor of Art in Portuguese.

Request from the Department of Watershed Sciences (WATS) in the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources to offer a Graduate Certificate in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration.

Request from the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences (NDFS) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science.

Request from the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences (NDFS) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Dietetics. Request from the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences (NDFS) in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Food Science.

Request from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business to establish a Department of Marketing and Strategy. However, the request was “tabled” by EPC.

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

Request from the Department of Art and Design in the Caine College of the Arts to offer a Minor in Film Studies.

• The following course designations or syllabi were approved:

MUSC 1115 (BCA) TEE 2200 (BPS) HIST 3225 (DHA) HIST 3460 (DHA) HIST 4822 (DHA) HIST 4825 (DHA) CCA 3070 (DSC) SPED 5240 (CI)

CURRENTLY UNDER DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION:

• Koch Task Force has been established and they will begin meeting to work on a resolution regarding the Koch Foundation gift that was given to the Huntsman School of Business

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Election of a new Faculty Senate President Elect.

• Completion of College elections for faculty senators, alternates, and committee assignments.

ACTIONS AND ISSUES:

• 405.11.4 External Peer Reviews – External review letters are more letters of recommendation that evaluations. Current language does not provide clarity for conflict of interest.

• 405.6.2 (2) Promotion Advisory Committee – Main changes were the statement with suggestions on how the committee should be formed. That statement was removed and clarification was made on the mutual agreement.

• 401.4.2 Faculty with Term Appointments – The change is to add a state-level cooperator so that the code covers both state and federal cooperators.

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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS Media Highlights (February 13, 2018 – April 09, 2018)

Utah State University Program Leading In Virtual Design Research – Utah Public Radio – February 14, 2018

A community in the mountains is being designed by students at Utah State University. They’re using a new technology to get a bird’s eye view of the project. The project on Powder Mountain in the Ogden Valley is being designed using virtual reality, a design method Benjamin George, a professor of landscape architecture design at USU, said is more useful than older physical models. ... Jennifer Coates, one of the design students says these live virtual interactions help them know where and how to build structures on the mountain. ... According to Professor George, USU is one of the first universities to use virtual reality for design and will most likely lead the way in virtual design research.

Angela Davis Speaks On Intersection of Art, Social Justice at USU – Herald Journal – February 15, 2018

From the moment she walked onto the floor of the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on Thursday night bearing a bright smile, social justice activist Angela Davis was greeted with thunderous applause and a standing ovation. And it was not the only one, either, for the 74-year-old UC Santa Cruz distinguished professor emerita, who spoke for nearly an hour on “the intersection of the arts and social justice” in a talk sponsored by USU’s Center for Women and Gender. ... On Thursday night, Davis noted she had been asked to build her talk around the Year of the Arts initiative at USU. ... Davis’s talk was warmly received by the people who filled one side of the Spectrum. ... Ann Berghout Austin, director of USU’s Center for Women and Gender, said she thought Davis would be the perfect fit for USU’s arts initiative in part because her personal story spawned a lot of artwork. ... In an interview with The Herald Journal, Berghout-Austin said she hoped everyone who listened to Davis speak at USU felt “just uncomfortable enough that they can continue to work in their own sphere for social justice — not just for women, but for everybody.

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3 USU Officials Freed from Civil Liability in Fraternity Rape Lawsuit – Standard Examiner – February 15, 2018

Three Utah State University officials have been dismissed as defendants in a former student’s lawsuit that alleges the institution failed to act on reports of sexual assaults at two fraternity houses before she was beaten and raped. U.S. District Judge David Nuffer ruled Feb. 8 in Salt Lake City that the officials qualify for immunity from legal liability under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act. The Logan university remains as a defendant, but Nuffer’s ruling said, “... no clear law has been established sufficient to impose ... liability against a state (employee) for underreacting to a known potential threat of sexual harassment or assault by a third party acting outside of the mantle of state position and authority.” ... Defendants in the civil suit include USU, the nonprofit Gamma Kappa Alumni Association and the Illinois-based Sigma Chi. ... In its answer to the suit, USU said officials had known of “an anonymous allegation of sexual assault,” not a reported 2014 incident detailed in the woman’s complaint. “If Utah State learned of any of the allegations being true, Relopez would have been potentially subjected to the penalty of expulsion from school,” the university said.

Climate Change Expert Uses Art, Music to Communicate Scientific Concerns – Standard Examiner – February 18, 2018

Rob Davies is an accomplished scientist. He worked in Russia helping with the International Space Station. He researched quantum optics in Oxford, England. He’s now an associate professor at Utah State University in the Department of Physics. Above all, however, Davies might best be known as a talented science communicator. ... The Standard-Examiner spoke with Davies about communicating science, why it matters and why people need to take action now to leave a better world for the future. ... The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Audio from the entire interview is available online, along with musical clips from the performance, on the Standard-Examiner’s Out Standing in a Field podcast.

USU Student's Research Step Toward Curing Side Effects Of Diabetes – Herald Journal – February 27, 2018

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A Utah State University student’s recent research could eventually result in ending side effects of diabetes. Ryker Hacking, a junior with plans to obtain a master’s degree in chemical engineering, was able to synthesize a recently discovered molecule called methoxy biphenyl triol, or MBT, in a lab. “It was so rewarding to feel like I was doing something that mattered, running reactions and solving problems with chemistry to get the effect you want and just seeing how that knowledge and problem-solving could potentially help people’s lives down the road,” Hacking said. ... What Hacking did was an example of natural product chemistry — the science of taking molecules with medicinal properties that can only be found in tiny amounts in nature and making more of them through chemical reactions. ... Hacking said his research in the lab led him to figure out how to produce MBT “on an industrial scale.” ... But getting Hacking’s findings will require additional research, extensive analysis and clinical trials, Christiansen said. ... While Hacking is proud of the research he has done, he knows he will not be able to see the next phases of it. “So I feel like I am a link in a chain,” he said.

Utah Supreme Court to Visit USU – Herald Journal – March 1, 2018

In what is said to be a first-ever visit, the Utah Supreme Court will come to Utah State University next month to hear two cases. Janelle Hyatt, communications director for the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, said the court asked USU officials if it could conduct business there as part of an effort to periodically hear cases outside of its main chambers in Salt Lake City. While the docket may change, USU is expected to host the court March 19 in the Caine Performance Hall. ... USU President Noelle Cockett is scheduled to give an introduction of the court before hearing arguments. After the cases are heard, the court will take questions from the audience. ... According to Geoffrey Fattah, spokesman for the Utah Supreme Court, the court commonly goes to University of Utah and Brigham Young University, which both have law schools, to hear cases. ... Although USU does not have a law school, the court became interested in coming to the Logan university because of its law and constitutional studies program, according to Fattah.

USU Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars – Deseret News – March 2, 2018

Seven scholars from Utah State University were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2017-18 academic year, more than any other university in the state and the second largest producer of Fulbright scholars in the Western states. According to the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, that places USU in the top 10 of research institutions producing Fulbright scholars. “Research has always been top priority at USU, and our faculty continue to press the envelope on innovating and discovering within their fields,” USU

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President Noelle Cockett said in a statement. ... Fulbright scholars are awarded grants to conduct research, lecture, and/or consult with other international scholars and institutions through the Fulbright and other international programs.

Funding for USU Science Building Comes Together After Legislative Session – Cache Valley Daily – March 7, 2018

The 2018 session of the Utah legislature will all be over on Thursday, March 8 at the stroke of midnight. State Senator Lyle Hillyard, R-Logan, feels that it has been a very good session this year and does not expect any last-minute negative surprises. ... "I was very, very pleased that we were able to get the (Utah State University) science building finished," Hillyard exclaims. "That's been a project for about two years. We did it piecemeal because of the budget, with clearly the understanding that we would finish the rest this year. ... He says it would cost a lot more to have to come back next year or the year after that to get the building finished. The Life Sciences building is currently under construction and the legislature approved $38 million of the $45 million price tag for the building.

Utah State Fires Head Men's Basketball Coach Tim Duryea – Deseret News – March 11, 2018

Utah State University athletic director John Hartwell announced early Sunday evening that Duryea has been relieved of his duties after three seasons as the head coach of the Aggie men’s basketball team. “We appreciate everything that Tim and his staff have contributed to Utah State the past three seasons, both on and off the court,” Hartwell said in a statement. “However, we feel it is in the best interest of the program to make a change.” ... The longest tenured assistant coach in USU history, Duryea was hired in April 2015 by former athletic director Scott Barnes to replace Stew Morrill following the Aggie legend’s retirement after 17 seasons as the head coach at Utah State. ... The statement released by USU on Sunday said “a national search for Utah State’s next head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately.”

USU Gets Legislative Funds for BNR Renovation – Herald Journal – March 12, 2018

Ask USU officials and they’ll agree the BNR could use some work. Thanks to the Utah Legislature’s efforts this past session, the university will get the money it needs — $23 million — to renovate and bring the building up to code. Maura Hagan, dean of USU’s College of Science, told The Herald Journal in a prepared statement that the university is

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“delighted and grateful for the Legislature’s support,” which will enable USU to update the BNR and “better provide foundational courses in the biological sciences for our students throughout the university." "We look forward to working closely with the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management and USU Facilities to come up with a plan that meets our students’ needs,” Hagan said. The university has “much planning to do” before giving a timeline of the BNR renovation project or what it will mean for occupants of the building, she said. ... Ben Berrett, director of USU facilities planning, design and construction, said the renovation will include two small additions: a new circulation tower and a 2,000-square-foot addition to the west entrance to provide a lobby and student study space outside the 300-seat auditorium. ... For USU, the idea of renovating the BNR is a long time coming.

Lighting Projects Saves USU Nearly $50K Per Year – Deseret News – March 12, 2018

Utah State University’s energy management team has completed a series of lighting upgrades at facilities across the state that it says will save nearly $50,000 and an estimated 794,460 kilowatt-hours annually. Zac Cook, USU’s energy manager, said the improvements will also reduce costs and aid in achieving the university’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. ... The annual energy savings is equivalent to taking nearly 74 homes off the grid for a year, according to Cook. ... The projects represent $279,268 in improvements to the Logan campus and several regional campuses.

USU Outdoor Design Program Gives Students Head Start in Industry – KSL – March 13, 2018

Utah State University’s Outdoor Design Program is only 3 years old, but it has more than 180 students enrolled. And even though their first graduates won’t come until 2019, they are already placing students with jobs. “The state of Utah has a lot of outdoor companies,” Assistant Professor Andrew Deceuster explained. “There was kind of a need to help fill that niche and that void of designers that were specifically trained to work with the outdoor companies.” ... With the help of 3-D printers, a metals lab, and a sewing lab, students get to see their ideas through, from inception to building prototypes.

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Romney Meets With USU Students To Gain Support For U.S. Senate Seat – Utah Public Radio – March 14, 2018

Students on the Utah State University Logan campus had an opportunity to shake hands with a former governor, Olympic organizer and past presidential candidate Wednesday. Mitt Romney was in Logan trying to gain support for the seat in the U.S. Senate, which opened when longtime Senator Orrin Hatched announced he is not going to run for reelection. On the USU Campus, Romney organized a meet and greet with students he hoped would support his candidacy. “He was a really nice guy," said longtime supporter and USU student Dillion Hutchins. "[He] asked for my name which was great. And signed my book with my name and it was awesome. He’s somebody I support because he stands up for what’s right in politics. I think a lot of time there aren’t those types of people so that’s one reason why I’m supporting him.” ... While on USU campus, Romney also taught a political science class.

University Student Projects Launching on NASA Rocket from Wallops – NASA – March 24, 2018

Undergraduate students from across the United States will see the fruits of their efforts when their technology development projects fly on a NASA sounding rocket at 6:30 a.m. EDT, March 22, 2018, from the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Student teams from four universities will be flying projects that include propulsion systems for small spacecraft; a new wire insulation material; a small reentry spacecraft; and a deployable boom and solar blanket for small satellites. Joyce Winterton, Wallops' senior advisor for education and leadership development, said, “The four universities were selected in 2016 to participate in the NASA Undergraduate Student Instrument Project or USIP. The teams are not only exploring projects that may impact future spaceflight but they are getting invaluable experience that will propel them into their future careers.” Participating universities and their projects are: ... Utah State University, Logan: The flight will test an arc-ignition, green propellant CubeSat thruster system. During the flight test, measurements will be gathered in order to assess the potentially harmful effects of plume contamination on spacecraft optical sensors, external electronics and solar panels. ... The NASA Visitor Center at Wallops will open at 5:30 a.m. EDT on launch day for viewing the flight. Live coverage of the mission is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. on the Wallops Ustream site. Launch updates also are available via the Wallops Facebook and Twitter sites. Facebook Live coverage

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begins at 6:15 a.m. The rocket launch is expected to be seen from the eastern shore of Virginia and Maryland. Smartphone users can download the “What’s Up at Wallops” app for information on the launch as well as a compass showing the precise direction for launch viewing.

Undergraduate Researchers Successfully Transplant a Bacterial Immune System – Utah Public Radio – March 21, 2018

In the Jackson lab at Utah State University, mixers whirr, protein purification machines beep, and shakers jiggle, all with one goal: isolating and describing the bacterial immune systems known as CRISPR. ... Ryan Jackson, an assistant professor at Utah State University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is interested in CRISPR Type IV. “These type IV systems that we’re trying to understand are in bacteria that grow in really weird places and are difficult to grow in the lab,” Jackson said. ... Obviously, Jackson couldn’t keep a sulfuric acid waste pond in his lab just to study CRISPR type IV. Enter his undergraduate researchers, Riannon Smith and Malena Garrett, biological engineering majors at Utah State University. ... If the immune system works then the Jackson lab will try to map the 3-D structure of the protein to better understand how they work. If all goes well, Jackson hopes that other researchers will be able to use this work horse bacteria alteration to develop CRISPR type IV into a gene editing tool.

Former USU President George Emert Dies at 79 – Deseret News – March 26, 2018

H. Emert, who served as Utah State University’s 13th president, died Wednesday at age 79, according to a statement from the university. The statement did not give a cause of death.“He was a dedicated Aggie who was a dynamic leader,” current USU President Noelle Cockett said in the statement. “Throughout George’s administration, we all benefited from his ability to identify new opportunities to grow Utah State University and further our land grant mission. He will be missed by the Aggie family.” Emert, who served as president for more than eight years, stepped down in 2000. ... During his presidency, the university said scholarships rose from $6 million to $29 million, while the endowment was raised from $7 million to nearly $80 million. Contracts and grants to USU also increased from $89 million to more than $140 million, and student enrollment went from 17,000 students to nearly 21,000. ... In 2002, the auditorium in the Eccles Science Learning Center was named in honor of Emert and his wife.

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Utah State basketball: Aggies Officially Name South Dakota's Craig Smith as New Head Coach – Deseret News – March 26, 2018

Utah State has found its successor to Tim Duryea. Two weeks after Duryea was fired as the Aggies' men's basketball coach, the school announced Monday that Craig Smith will take over as head coach of the program. ... "Our family and I are pumped to join Utah State University and the community of Logan," Smith said in a USU press release. ... Smith will be formally introduced as the Aggies' new coach at a news conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Wayne Estes Center. ... "Utah State has a rich tradition of excellence with tremendous fan support. The Dee Glen Smith Spectrum is one of the best home-court atmospheres in the country and I am amped to see 'The HURD' in full force. We are looking forward to making USU hoops a force in the Mountain West," Smith said in the press release.

4 percent tuition hikes expected for University of Utah, Utah State – Salt Lake Tribune – March 26, 2018

The Utah Board of Regents is expected to vote Friday on a statewide tuition hike of 1.5 percent for Utah’s public colleges and universities, according to materials released Monday. Additional campus-level increases, known as “Tier 2”, are also under consideration, potentially bringing the total hike in tuition next year to 3.9 percent at the University of Utah and Utah State University; 3.5 percent at Dixie State University; and 2.5 percent at Weber State University. The board is scheduled to meet on Friday in St. George. It is uncommon for tuition hikes to be rejected after agenda materials are prepared by staff of the Utah System of Higher Education. David Buhler, Utah’s commissioner of higher education, said in a written statement that Regents and campus presidents are working to keep Utah tuition costs as low as possible — without sacrificing quality. ... Undergraduate students at USU will pay an additional $238 next year, followed by $150 at Dixie, $199 at WSU, $88 at Southern Utah University and $74 at Utah Valley University.

USU Professor Involved in Cloning and Genetic Engineering – Cache Valley Daily – March 27, 2018

Growing up on her grandmother’s farm in a mountain region south of Siberia, Irina Polejaeva fostered an interest in animals.That led to a degree in animal science and a PhD in developmental and stem cell biology at the National Institute of Animal Science in Moscow. Now a professor at Utah State University her work as an animal scientist involves cloning and genetically engineering animals. ... “The focus of my program now is to produce large animal models that will help us understand human disease and find cures for a variety of human diseases. ...She is also busy now as co-chair of the organizing committee for a large animal genetic engineering summit in June in Park City.

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David Peak Selected as 2018 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee – Council on Undergraduate Research – March 28, 2018

David Peak, professor of physics at Utah State University, has been selected as the 2018 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee. The award, which consists of a plaque and $5000 for the awardee’s research program and/or undergraduate researchers, will be presented at the Biennial Conference of the Council on Undergraduate Research, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia, on July 1–3. Selected from 10 finalists, Peak was recognized for his achievements as a research leader, as well as a productive scholar, teacher, mentor, and adviser to 33 undergraduates who have received 36 Goldwater scholarships and honorable mentions. ... Said USU President Noelle Cockett, “Utah State University is thrilled David Peak is receiving this well-deserved national honor. Professor Peak has tirelessly mentored undergraduate researchers throughout the university and guided them in successfully competing for prestigious national scholarships and recognition.

The Candy Bomber Returns to USU – Cache Valley Daily – April 3, 2018

Col. Gail Halvorsen, the “Candy Bomber” of the World War II era, will return to the Utah State University campus next week to participate in events supporting the school’s Aviation Program and the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS). ... Halvorsen, a native of nearby Garland, will attend the Wednesday banquet, then Thursday night, 7-8 p.m., will be the speaker at the CAAS Dean’s Spring Seminar at the Sunburst Lounge of the Taggart Student Center on campus. This event is free and open to the public. ... Andreas Wesemann, a.k.a. “Professor Baron” of the Aviation faculty, said Halvorsen will share stories of what it was like to be in Berlin after the war. ... Wesemann said the event will also be an opportunity to illustrate how the USU Aviation Program is growing.

USU Experiments with New BikeShare Program – Utah Public Radio – April 9, 2018

One-hundred-and-fifty bright orange bikes have sprung up on the Utah State University campus in Logan. A coalition between USU’s Aggie Blue Bikes, the city of Logan, local bike shop Joyride and company Spin partnered to bring the bikeshares to USU on a provisional basis. Program coordinator Meg McCarthy said one of the goals was to meet the high demand of USU students for bicycles. Aggie Blue Bikes offers used bicycle rentals to students, but there weren’t enough. ... The Spin Bikes are available to everyone, although USU students do receive a 50

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percent discount. Bike rentals cost $1 for a 30-minute ride for non-students. The bikes are here on a trial basis and will disappear from campus in December. The university will then assesses the success of the bikeshare program and decides whether to continue it. If you’re interested in catching the bikes while they’re in Logan, there is a community event Wednesday, April 11 that let’s you try them out.

Utah State announces changes following independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations – Deseret News – April 6, 2018

An independent investigation into allegations of discrimination and sexual assault in the Utah State University music department has found that discrimination and sexual misconduct went unpunished for years. At a press conference Friday morning to release the report’s recommendations, University President Noelle Cockett announced that music department head Gary Amano has retired effective April 2 and is no longer employed at the university. ... The report also recommended sanctions for Professor Dennis Hirst, who investigators said enabled Amano’s discriminatory behavior. ... Another faculty member – whose name was redacted in the report – has been barred from further employment at the university, Cockett said. Additional recommendations included changes to ensure university policies “clearly prohibit psychologically abusive behavior by the faculty,” eliminate gender discrimination within the university, and develop standards for more stringent review of student claims of gender discrimination and sexual harassment by faculty. President Cockett stated that the university has within the last twelve months “already implemented changes that address some of the issues in the department,” but that they would continue to develop a code of ethics for treatment of students and create a task force to look at discrimination against students, staff and faculty. ... USU hired outside counsel Snell and Wilmer of Salt Lake City, to conduct the investigation on February 16 after several women claimed in Facebook posts that they had been mistreated by music department employees.

Using the Past to Predict the Future—Climate Change Impacts on the Sagebrush Sea – Phys.org – April 9, 2018

Scientists from Utah State University developed a new way to use long-term population data to model how species could respond to climate change in the future. Using thousands of observations of big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) growth from Arizona to Washington, Andy Kleinhesselink and Peter Adler showed that sagebrush populations at cold sites increased after warmer than average years, whereas populations at hot sites decreased after warmer than average years. ... The novelty and strength of this new research is in combining measurements made over many decades from many hundreds of locations. ... The key insight of the study is that the effect of weather on sagebrush growth changes across the species' geographic range. ... Overall, the results suggest that long-term changes in temperature may be more important for the future of sagebrush than changes in precipitation.

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Vice President for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

Name: Mark R. McLellan Telephone: 797-1180 Email: [email protected] Date: March 2018 thru April 2018

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

• New RGS Associate Vice President and Associate Dean Dr. Jeff Broadbent, Associate Vice President and Associate Dean, retired from USU in February 2018. The RGS Office conducted an internal campus search to fill this position and selected Dr. Lisa Berreau (formerly Executive Associate Dean, College of Science). Effective date of Dr. Berreau’s new position is July 1, 2018

• Replacement for Dr. Scott Bates, Associate Vice President and Associate Dean - Update With the passing of Dr. Dennis Dolny, Dean Beth Foley appointed Dr. Bates as Interim Department Head of Psychology. Dr. Bates replaces Dr. Gretchen Peacock who will serve as Interim Department Head of Kinesiology, Health Science and Nursing. The RGS Office has identified a search committee for this position, and the review process of applications is now completed. Three internal campus finalists have been selected for interviews that will take place May 7-15, 2018. Dr. Bates will continue with the RGS Office 50% of his time until his replacement is hired.

• Office of Research and Graduate Studies o Attended Oak Ridge Associated Universities Annual Meeting in Knoxville, TN (Mar. 6-8) . 2018 theme: Public Health Security and Biological Threats o March and April Recurring Graduate and Research Councils o Attended and presented at Western Association of Graduate Schools annual meeting in Las Vegas (Mar. 18-21) – Presentation topic: "Being Proactive on Graduate Student Mental Health Issues" o Monthly USTAR Governing Board Meeting (Apr. 2) o Research Week 2018 (Apr. 6-13) . Research Gala – Riverwoods Conference Center (Apr. 6) . D. Wynne Thorne Breakfast (Apr. 10) . Faculty Author Exhibit (Apr. 10) . Faculty Mentor Breakfast (Apr. 11) . D. Wynne Thorne Lecture (Apr. 11) . Student Research Symposium (Apr. 12) . Student Research Awards Breakfast (Apr. 13) . USU Ignite Student Presentations (Apr. 13) o FDA Science Board Meetings, Washington, DC (Apr. 22-24)

Future Events, Actions, or Issues:

• Closing speaker at American Chemical Society Annual Laboratory Safety Workshop in Chicago, IL (May 6-8) . “A Roadmap to Safety Culture on a University Campus” • Sunrise Session at Little America in Salt Lake City (May 22) o Featured Presenter: Dr. Silvana Martini, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences o USU Research Foundation Board Meetings (May 17) o APLU Council of Research (CoR) Summer Meetings, Bozeman, MT (Jul 28-Aug.1)

Utah State University Sponsored Awards Report FY 2018, Quarter 4 NSF Research Expenditures

200 $180.6 $187.3 $169.6 $175.4 $81.2 $93.1 150 $68.8 $72.4 $143.2 $84.0 100 $100.8 $103.0 $99.4 $94.2

Millions of dollars 50 A spring sunrise on USU campus. $59.2 Main Takeaways 0 • USU FY18 Research 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 YTD Expenditures are at $143.2M through March 31, 2018, USU Campus USU Research Foundation which is significantly ahead of all prior fiscal years through the same timeframe. Research Expenditures FY18 YTD College/Unit FY2018 Year-to-Date • The College of Agriculture Utah State University Research Foundation $83,957,619.06 leads all campus units with $22.2M in research Caine College of the Arts $11,479.29 expenditures FY18 YTD. College of Agriculture $22,207,042.93

• USU FY18 award dollars are at College of Engineering $12,283,793.18 $196.5M through the end of College of Humanitites and Social Sciences $956,955.73 March, the earliest that USU has ever reached this amount College of Natural Resources $12,114,778.07 and already surpassing FY17’s total of $192.8M. College of Science $6,167,806.01 Cooperative Extension $432,814.36 • The College of Education Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services $3,691,245.79 continues to lead all campus units with $34M in sponsored Jon M. Huntsman School of Business - awards, while the College of Engineering leads all campus Regional Campuses and Distance Education $1,295,407.81 units in proposal numbers Student Services $52,180.96 (191) and proposal dollars ($42.2M). TOTAL $143,171,123.19

• USURF award dollars are at Research Expenditures FY 2012-2016 $102.2M in FY18, which is 53% more than USURF’s FY17 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 award dollars through the USU total expenditures same timeframe. $157.4 $158.4 $169.6 $175.4 $180.6 (in millions) Rank among all institutions (906) 119 118 115 110 114 Rank among public 89 86 79 75 78 institutions (398 total) Utah State University Sponsored Awards Report - FY 2018 Quarter 4 Notable New Grants Active Thermal Architecture for USU Awards 2013-2017 Cryogenic Optical Instruments

PI: Charles M. Swenson Dept: Electrical & Computer 250 3,000 Engineering Sponsor: NASA # Proposals $198.0 2,500 Amount: $399,228 $ Millions 200 $186.6 $192.8 $176.4 $99.5 $84.3 The purposes of this project are $75.3 to develop a deployable radiator $76.8 2,000 technology suitable for CubeSat $146.2 150 form factors and to integrate a $56.2 1,587 commercially available rotationally 1,501 1,463 1,382 1,422 1,500 driven solar tracking fluid coupler to enable on orbit deployment and edge on tracking of the sun 100 regardless of beta angle. 1,000

National Agriculture in the 50 Classroom Organization 500 Awards Received Awards PI: Debra M. Spielmaker $90.0 $99.6 $111.3 $98.5 $108.5 Submitted Proposals Dept: School of Applied Science 0 - Technology & Education 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Sponson: USDA; National Agriculture in the Classroom USU Campus USU Research Foundation Proposals

Amount: $285,980 The goal of this project is to increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education by USU Awards 2018 YTD (through March 31) strengthening state programs, recognizing and honoring teachers, providing resources on a website, # Amt. LY Change* and evaluating the effectiveness of agricultural literacy programs. 4% USU Campus 848 $94.3 M Training and Assessment Systems for K-12 Sign Language USU Research Foundation 373 $102.2 M 53% Interpreters YTD Total 1221 $196.5M 25% PI: John D. Copenhaver Dept: Center for Persons with Disabilities Sponsor: New Hampshire Department of Education USU Proposals 2018 YTD (through March 31) Amount: $150,000 The PI will recruit educational sign # Amt. LY Change* language interpreter candidates that seek state certification, provide preliminary assessment USU Campus 897 $196.6 M -25% through the Educational Interpreter Preformance Assessment, and USU Research Foundation 163 $188.0 M -36% provide comprehensive training to participants in order to increase the number of certified educational YTD Total 1060 $384.6 M -30% interpreters to serve students who are hearing impaired, deaf, or deaf blind. *percentages based on change in $ amount

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: Christine Ballard SEA President Elect: Steve Funk Telephone: (435)797-9441 Telephone: (435)797-8181 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Date: April 18th, 2018

Fiscal YTD Employees of the Month: • June: Shara Gibbons • July: Adam Leestma • August: Michael Bishop • September: Craig Kelley • October: Bryan Arnell • November: Tyler Clair • December: Scott Jaggi • January: Adam Eidson • February: Shelbi Guillot

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

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

A representative from the SEA met with the Utah Higher Education Staff Association (UHESA) at their quarterly conference to discuss issues pertinent to staff members across the state. They were also able to observe some of the Board of Regents open meetings.

Upcoming Events, Activities, or Issues:

Our Educational and Professional Development scholarships application closed on March 30, 2018. We have begun the process of selecting the qualified recipients.

We are finalizing the dates of our Annual SEA Employee Recognition luncheon. Dates are currently set for May 15 and June 4, 2018. STUDENT AFFAIRS

Name: James D. Morales Telephone: 797-9250 e-mail: [email protected] Date: February 15, 2018

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:

Financial Aid Office 2017-18

Increasing Number of Aid Applications: We continue to see an increase in the number of FAFSAs submitted each year (2017- 18 applications are up 20% over the previous year, as are the number of files selected for verification). We expect to see a similar increase for the 2018-19 award year. These trends are influenced at least in part by the earlier availability of the FAFSA (beginning October 1—instead of the traditional January 1—for the upcoming school year) and the use of prior-prior year income information: on the 2018-19 FAFSA, students and parents (if required) must report their 2016 income/tax information. Combined with publicity efforts by our office and others (including UHEAA, GEAR UP, etc.), we believe that these important changes will result in increased access to federal funding, particularly for disadvantaged populations.

Federal Changes to Aid Programs:

1. Year-round Pell Grants have been reinstated, beginning with the 2017-18 year. Our office moved forward aggressively starting in July 2017, strategizing ways to take advantage of the new rules and making necessary system and process adjustments. As a result, we awarded 800 students a total of more than $1 million dollars in additional grant funding. These unexpected awards were a wonderful benefit to students attending summer coursework, and we are now taking steps to publicize and maximize the potential benefits for coming years. We certainly hope that this will have a positive impact on summer enrollment, as well as the time it takes our students to complete their degrees. 2. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT), which was suspended in March of 2017 due to security concerns, has been reinstated for the 2018-19 application cycle. In order to enhance the security and privacy of the sensitive personal data involved, applicant and parent information will now be encrypted and hidden from view on both the IRS DRT website and on the FAFSA web pages and output documents (including the Student Aid Report). We are pleased that this tool is available once again, as it increases accuracy and convenience for our students and their families. Our office continues to work with campus partners to improve security and safeguard financial aid data appropriately. 3. We are nearing the end of the Federal Perkins Loan Program. The Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2015 extended the program through September 30, 2017 for undergraduate students (no new Perkins Loans were awarded to graduate students after September 30, 2016). We will still make subsequent disbursements for loans that were first disbursed on or before the deadline. The final deadline for all disbursements is June 30, 2018. USU will be required to return the federal share of our Perkins Loan Revolving Fund to the Department of Education (ED) sometime this fall. 4. On June 30, 2017, ED announced an extension of the compliance deadline for certain provisions of the Gainful Employment regulations, specifically dealing with program promotional materials and the direct distribution of the disclosure template to prospective students. The new deadline is July 1, 2018. We continue working with Information Technology and affected programs to ensure that we will be compliant with the new requirements this summer, as well as the ongoing reporting and disclosure requirements.

Default Management: Last fall, we decided to bring our default management efforts back in-house (we had previously contracted with a third-party servicer to assist with our outreach activities). As a part of this decision, we had a position reevaluated, establishing a new supervisor to spearhead this important area. We also hired several work study students and began a partnership with the Family Finance program on campus in order to host their student interns in our office (beginning this summer).

CampusLogic: We continue to partner with CampusLogic to provide a seamless, electronic, and convenient process for our students. The product offers text reminders, a secure and easy way to submit required documents, and the option to sign electronically for students and parents. It also provides a convenient platform for the submission and processing of appeals. Our office remains committed to refining our processes, communications, and workflow to better serve our students and more effectively utilize our resources.

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT SUMMARY (Apr. 12, 2018)

USU SYSTEM HEADCOUNT (Freshman & Transfer) Logan (Main) Eastern (Price) Eastern (Blanding) Regional Campus TOTALS Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled New Freshman 12,690 11,279 113 494 431 4 253 156 3 321 217 4 13,758 12,083 124 Domestic 12,585 11,211 113 488 430 4 253 156 3 315 215 4 13,641 12,012 124 International 105 68 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 117 71 0 Transfer 1,496 1,047 238 39 24 5 20 12 10 166 132 35 1,721 1,215 288 Domestic 1,460 1,029 238 37 22 5 20 12 10 165 132 35 1,682 1,195 288 International 36 18 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 39 20 0 TOTALS 14,186 12,326 351 533 455 9 273 168 13 487 349 39 15,479 13,298 412

LOGAN HEADCOUNT BREAKDOWN (Freshman & Transfer)

2018 2017 % Difference Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled New Freshman 11,279 113 11,547 4 -2% 2725% SYSTEM *NEW STUDENT APPLICATION Domestic 11,211 113 11,463 4 -2% 2725% T Resident 7,325 79 7,572 0 -3% 7900% CAMPUS 2018 2017 % Diff O Nonresident 3,886 34 3,891 4 0% 750% Logan (Main) 14,186 14,640 -3% T International 68 0 84 0 -19% 0% Eastern (Price) 533 558 -4% A New Transfer 1,047 238 1,217 1 -14% 23700% Eastern (Blanding) 273 203 34% L S Domestic 1,029 238 1,208 0 -15% 23800% Regional Campus 487 478 2% Resident 576 174 724 0 * -20% 17400% TOTALS 15,479 15,879 -3% Nonresident 453 64 484 0 -6% 6400% *New freshman & transfer applications International 18 0 9 1 100% -100%

Fall 2017 Day 15 Summary

USU SYSTEM HEADCOUNT (AAA)

LOGAN ONLINE & EASTERN TOTAL USU LOGAN MAIN REGIONAL CAMPUS OTHER* BROADCAST (Price & Blanding) (Unduplicated) 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff New Freshman 3,473 3,685 -6% 474 411 15% 238 225 6% 523 536 -2% 24 19 26% 4,259 4,474 -5% Transfer 985 1,113 -12% 378 356 6% 293 346 -15% 93 107 -13% 187 161 16% 1,573 1,731 -9% Continuing 10,635 10,703 -1% 5,291 4,851 9% 1,668 1,877 -11% 757 826 -8% 1,075 1,051 2% 14,372 14,560 -1% Returning 802 695 15% 410 292 40% 210 191 10% 125 113 11% 62 46 35% 1,275 1,081 18% HS Concurrent/Other 9 1 800% 915 885 3% 1,195 1,139 5% 560 479 17% 163 145 12% 2,835 2,649 7% Non-Matriculated 55 75 -27% 28 38 -26% 136 128 6% 17 30 -43% 79 79 0% 304 343 -11% TOTALS 15,959 16,272 -2% 7,496 6,833 10% 3,740 3,906 -4% 2,075 2,091 -1% 1,590 1,501 6% 24,618 24,838 -1% * Int'l Programs, Special Programs, Out-of-State Online, Etc.

LOGAN HEADCOUNT BREAKDOWN (Freshman & Transfer) 2017 2016 % Difference Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled New Freshman 12,053 3,414 12,049 3,630 0% -6% Domestic 11,920 3,382 11,884 3,605 0% -6% Resident 7,890 2,317 7,988 2,492 -1% -7% Nonresident 4,030 1,065 3,896 1,113 3% -4% International 133 32 165 25 -19% 28% New Transfer 1,743 894 1,835 986 -5% -9% Domestic 1,715 883 1,792 970 -4% -9% Resident 1,038 617 1,097 660 -5% -7% Nonresident 677 266 695 310 -3% -14% International 28 11 43 16 -35% -31%

+Highlighted areas are a focus for the USU recruitment team.

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT SUMMARY (Apr. 12, 2018)

Fall 2018 Summary (Apr. 12, 2018)

LOGAN HEADCOUNT BREAKDOWN (Freshman & Transfer) 2018 2017 % Difference Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled New Freshman 11,279 113 11,547 4 -2% 2725%

SYSTEM *NEW STUDENT APPLICATION TOTALS Domestic 11,211 113 11,463 4 -2% 2725% CAMPUS 2018 2017 % Diff Resident 7,325 79 7,572 0 -3% 7900% Nonresident 3,886 34 3,891 4 0% 750% Logan (Main) 14,186 14,640 -3% International 68 0 84 0 -19% 0% Eastern (Price) 533 558 -4% Eastern (Blanding) 273 203 34% New Transfer 1,047 238 1,217 1 -14% 23700% Domestic 1,029 238 1,208 0 -15% 23800% 487 478 2% Regional Campus Resident 576 174 724 0 -20% 17400% TOTALS 15,479 15,879 -3% Nonresident 453 64 484 0 -6% 6400% * New freshman & transfer applications International 18 0 9 1 100% -100%

Fall 2017 Day 15 Summary

USU SYSTEM HEADCOUNT (AAA) LOGAN ONLINE & EASTERN TOTAL USU LOGAN MAIN REGIONAL CAMPUS OTHER* BROADCAST (Price & Blanding) (Unduplicated) 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff New Freshman 3,473 3,685 -6% 474 411 15% 238 225 6% 523 536 -2% 24 19 26% 4,259 4,474 -5% Transfer 985 1,113 -12% 378 356 6% 293 346 -15% 93 107 -13% 187 161 16% 1,573 1,731 -9% Continuing 10,635 10,703 -1% 5,291 4,851 9% 1,668 1,877 -11% 757 826 -8% 1,075 1,051 2% 14,372 14,560 -1% Returning 802 695 15% 410 292 40% 210 191 10% 125 113 11% 62 46 35% 1,275 1,081 18% HS Concurrent/Other 9 1 800% 915 885 3% 1,195 1,139 5% 560 479 17% 163 145 12% 2,835 2,649 7% Non-Matriculated 55 75 -27% 28 38 -26% 136 128 6% 17 30 -43% 79 79 0% 304 343 -11% TOTALS 15,959 16,272 -2% 7,496 6,833 10% 3,740 3,906 -4% 2,075 2,091 -1% 1,590 1,501 6% 24,618 24,838 -1% * Int'l Programs, Special Programs, Out-of-State Online, Etc.

LOGAN HEADCOUNT BREAKDOWN (Freshman & Transfer) 2017 2016 % Difference Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled New Freshman 12,053 3,414 12,049 3,630 0% -6% Domestic 11,920 3,382 11,884 3,605 0% -6% Resident 7,890 2,317 7,988 2,492 -1% -7% Nonresident 4,030 1,065 3,896 1,113 3% -4% International 133 32 165 25 -19% 28% New Transfer 1,743 894 1,835 986 -5% -9% Domestic 1,715 883 1,792 970 -4% -9% + Highlighted areas are a focus Resident 1,038 617 1,097 660 -5% -7% for the USU recruitment team. Nonresident 677 266 695 310 -3% -14% International 28 11 43 16 -35% -31%

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT SUMMARY (Apr. 12, 2018)

Fall 2018 Summary (Apr. 12, 2018) USU SYSTEM HEADCOUNT (Freshman & Transfer) Logan (Main) Eastern (Price) EEastern (Blanding) Regional Campus TOTALS Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled Apps Admits Enrolled New Freshman 12,690 11,279 113 494 431 4 253 156 3 321 217 4 13,758 12,083 124 Domestic 12,585 11,211 113 488 430 4 253 156 3 315 215 4 13,641 12,012 124 International 105 68 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 117 71 0 Transfer 1,496 1,047 238 39 24 5 20 12 10 166 132 35 1,721 1,215 288 Domestic 1,460 1,029 238 37 22 5 20 12 10 165 132 35 1,682 1,195 288 International 36 18 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 39 20 0 TOTALS 14,186 12,326 351 533 455 9 273 168 13 487 349 39 15,479 13,298 412

LOGAN HEADCOUNT BREAKDOWN (Freshman & Transfer) 2018 2017 % Difference Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled New Freshman 11,279 113 11,547 4 -2% 2725% SYSTEM *NEW STUDENT APPLICATION TOTALS Domestic 11,211 113 11,463 4 -2% 2725% CAMPUS 2018 2017 % Diff Resident 7,325 79 7,572 0 -3% 7900% Nonresident 3,886 34 3,891 4 0% 750% Logan (Main) 14,186 14,640 -3% International 68 0 84 0 -19% 0% Eastern (Price) 533 558 -4% New Transfer 1,047 238 1,217 1 -14% 23700% Eastern (Blanding) 273 203 34% Domestic 1,029 238 1,208 0 -15% 23800% Regional Campus 487 478 2% Resident 576 174 724 0 -20% 17400% TOTALS 15,479 15,879 -3% Nonresident 453 64 484 0 -6% 6400% * New freshman & transfer applications International 18 0 9 1 100% -100%

Fall 2017 Day 15 Summary USU SYSTEM HEADCOUNT (AAA) LOGAN ONLINE & EASTERN TOTAL USU LOGAN MAIN REGIONAL CAMPUS OTHER* BROADCAST (Price & Blanding) (Unduplicated) 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff 2017 2016 % Diff New Freshman 3,473 3,685 -6% 474 411 15% 238 225 6% 523 536 -2% 24 19 26% 4,259 4,474 -5% Transfer 985 1,113 -12% 378 356 6% 293 346 -15% 93 107 -13% 187 161 16% 1,573 1,731 -9% Continuing 10,635 10,703 -1% 5,291 4,851 9% 1,668 1,877 -11% 757 826 -8% 1,075 1,051 2% 14,372 14,560 -1% Returning 802 695 15% 410 292 40% 210 191 10% 125 113 11% 62 46 35% 1,275 1,081 18% HS Concurrent/Other 9 1 800% 915 885 3% 1,195 1,139 5% 560 479 17% 163 145 12% 2,835 2,649 7% Non-Matriculated 55 75 -27% 28 38 -26% 136 128 6% 17 30 -43% 79 79 0% 304 343 -11% TOTALS 15,959 16,272 -2% 7,496 6,833 10% 3,740 3,906 -4% 2,075 2,091 -1% 1,590 1,501 6% 24,618 24,838 -1% * Int'l Programs, Special Programs, Out-of-State Online, Etc.

LOGAN HEADCOUNT BREAKDOWN (Freshman & Transfer) 2017 2016 % Difference Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled Admitted Enrolled New Freshman 12,053 3,414 12,049 3,630 0% -6% Domestic 11,920 3,382 11,884 3,605 0% -6% Resident 7,890 2,317 7,988 2,492 -1% -7% Nonresident 4,030 1,065 3,896 1,113 3% -4% International 133 32 165 25 -19% 28% New Transfer 1,743 894 1,835 986 -5% -9% Domestic 1,715 883 1,792 970 -4% -9% + Highlighted areas are a focus Resident 1,038 617 1,097 660 -5% -7% for the USU recruitment team. Nonresident 677 266 695 310 -3% -14% International 28 11 43 16 -35% -31% Trustees Report, USU Eastern, April 2018

Upper-division enrollment continues to grow While overall enrollment at USU Eastern has been somewhat flat, the internal configuration of enrollment is shifting significantly toward upper-division instruction. Data show that enrollment in upper division courses on the Price and Blanding campuses is accelerating. Spring 2018 upper division enrollment increased by 33 percent over Spring 2017. Also, survey results of students on the Price campus recently showed 41 percent of bachelor-degree-seeking students plan to complete their degree in Price.

Retention numbers continue to climb Fall-to-fall and fall-to-spring retention on the Price campus continues to climb, and students are completing degrees and certificates quicker than in the past. Over the past two years, fall-to-fall retention has increased by 8 percent and fall-to-spring retention has increased by 6 percent. In addition, the number of credentials awarded continues to rise in respect of both associate and bachelor’s degree. Since 2016, the number of associate degrees awarded is up 32 percent and bachelor’s degree awarded has increased nearly 40 percent.

“Bored to Death?” – undergraduate research on boredom and risk Dr. Shane Bench, Assistant Professor of Psychology, and two current undergraduate students, Alexus Wilson and Jac’lyn Bera, presented research they conducted at Utah State University Eastern at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA, a regional conference that is targeted towards undergraduate research) in Denver, CO. The presentation is titled “Bored to death? Boredom reduces the perception of risk.” This research describes an experimental study conducted at USU Eastern’s Price Campus that demonstrated that participants who were made bored reported less worry and concern for 18 common causes of death, compared to participants who were not bored. This suggests that the experience of boredom results in a temporary reduction in risk perception. This reduced perception of risk might be associated with increased likelihood that people who experience boredom partake in a variety of risk-taking taking behaviors. A follow up study is currently being conducted in the psychology lab at Utah State University, in which participants are made bored and then complete a risk-taking game that is predictive of real world risk taking. It is expected that participants who are bored will take more risks in the game, compared to participants who are not bored.

Undergrad Research in literature and creative writing USU English Majors from the Price Campus presented original scholarship in literature and creative writing at the International Sigma Tau Delta (STD) Conference, joining over a thousand students from 275. Stacy Graven, Megan Smith, Sky Jensen, Chloe Clark, and Alexis Gonzales presented a roundtable discussion titled: “Who Killed Arturo? Prejudice and Perspective in The Book of Unknown Americans.” Stacy Graven also presented her original short fiction, “Gate 14” in a panel titled, “Coming of Age in Original Prose”. USU Eastern English faculty, Dr. Michaelann Nelson moderated both sessions. The Bachelor’s Degree in English can be completely earned on the Price campus.

Eagle newspaper takes home 17 awards The Utah State University Eastern newspaper, The Eagle, took home 17 awards from the Utah Press Association annual newspaper conference. The staff took home three first place, 10- second place and four third place awards, competing against papers from Utah State University, Weber State University, Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. That is the largest haul the paper has ever taken.

LGBTQ Ally training reaches more than 100 Faculty, staff, students and administrators from across the Price campus have taking part in LGBTQ Ally trainings run by the Queer Resource Center. The center, which is staffed primarily with undergraduate students using practicum hours, has put on a myriad of activities throughout the year, including Ally training aimed at building a more inclusive campus. More than 100 individuals have completed the training this year.

Successful workforce development grant Talent-Ready Utah recognized the partnership between USU-Eastern, Pinnacle High School, and Castleview Hospital as the 2018 Model Program under the Talent Ready Utah grant program. The recognition was presented at the Utah State Capitol Building during the Talent Ready Utah Launch and Grant Meeting on March 21, 2018. Through this grant, students interested in pursuing health related careers are afforded the opportunity to attend classes at USU-Eastern, as well as the Department of Workforce Services, and complete two, six-week paid internships at various departments within Castleview Hospital, physicians’ offices, Urgent Care Center, local veterinarians, and an extended care center.

Geary Event Center Opens For the past two or three years, USU Eastern has been remodeling the old Geary Theatre, a very worn and outdated structure originally built in 1961, and in January the Campus hosted an open house to introduce the updated facility to the community. The name change from the old Geary Theatre to the new Geary Event Center highlights the expanded utility of the facility. With acoustical engineering features and enhanced modern performance equipment, the building is excellent for a variety of activities, including theatrical, musical, spoken, film, and other performance events. The remodeled structure is beautiful – with beautiful seating, updated dressing rooms and green rooms, comfortable and inviting public spaces, ADA compliance features, and a scene shop to support productions. Already in the past few weeks, a number of events have highlighted the utility, comfort, and beauty of the building, including musical, film, theatrical, and student events. The Geary Event Center will be a primary venue for upcoming events during the remainder of the Year of the Arts.

Office of the Student Body President

Jaren Hunsaker | (435) 709-1807 May 4, 2018 [email protected]

USUSA Report to the Board of Trustees

Mental Health Week March 17-24

The 2017-2018 Graduate Studies Senator, Anuj Khasgiwala, and other USUSA officers joined together for a week of mental health advocacy and awareness efforts. The week began with the opening of the 2018 Hope Wall on Monday. It remained open the remainder of the week for students to add Polaroid pictures to. Students gathered outside the TSC Tuesday evening for Light the Night, an event which encouraged students to talk more openly about mental health with others. Former Student Body President Trevor Sean Olsen spoke of his experiences within mental health on the TSC Patio. Graduate students organized other mental health workshops on campus over the course of the week, and Mental Health Week concluded with two events that were open to the community on Saturday.

USUSA Spring Retreat March 23-24

The incoming USUSA Officers collaborated with USU Auxiliaries at the Bear Lake Training Center to improve communication between students and administrators. Senators, directors, and vice presidents set standards for the next year and bonded. USUSA President Jaren Hunsaker shared a message centered on the student body theme for the next year: Unity in Diversity.

CHaSS Week March 26-30

College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHaSS) week was a great opportunity for CHaSS Senator Grant Bess and his council to engage with the broader student body about their college. The week included events like Cup of Joe with Joe, Slam Poet Night, CHaSS Awards, and Trivia Night Factory Pizzeria.

President’s Scholarship Banquet March 29

The President’s Award is given to students who go above and beyond in the community or on campus. It is a way to thank them for the time and hard work they spend improving USU. USUSA President Michael Scott Peters recognized outstanding student leaders and spoke about the different forms of leadership she saw during her time as a student leader at USU. President Peters presented three scholarships to student leaders who were recognized and nominated by other students for their dedication and hard work.

International Banquet March 31

The International Student Council (ISC) hosted the annual International Banquet. Performances included a variety of cultural talents from the Access & Diversity Center and ISC.

Office of the Student Body President

Jaren Hunsaker | (435) 709-1807 May 4, 2018 [email protected]

Robins Awards April 14 The Robins Awards are the most coveted of all Utah State University honors, and the awards night is the year’s most prestigious event. This year marks the 69th year since Bill E. Robins was student body president at Utah State University. It is in his name we continue to celebrate this renowned tradition.

This year more than 100 nominations from students, staff, and administration at Utah State University were received. Those nominated were asked to submit a comprehensive biography by which a selection committee could evaluate their accomplishments. Following the Robins Awards ceremony on April 14th, 2018, the official 2018 Robins Awards recipients are as follows:

Faculty University Service Award — Paul Wolf Faculty Researcher of the Year — Patrick Belmont Master Student Researcher of the Year — Susan Washko Doctoral Student Researcher of the Year — Eric Lee Graduate Student Teacher of the Year — Sandra Lundell Undergraduate Researcher of the Year — Jesse Fleri Professional Advisor of the Year — Tonya Jewell Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year — Lyle G. Mcneal Teacher of the Year — Greg Wheeler Scholar of the Year — Christian Morrill Legacy of Utah State Award — Tien Thuy Lindsay Female Athlete of the Year — Alyssa Snyder Male Athlete of the Year — Dillon Maggard Gerald R. Sherratt Award — Sophia May Talent of the Year — Katie Fay Francis Achievement of the Year — Halston Van Der Sluys Organization of the Year — Student Events Office Val R. Christensen Service Award — Carminda Greenstone Woman of the Year — Emily Turner Man of the Year — Michael Scott Peters Bill E. Robins Memorial Award — Christian Hobbs

A-Week April 16-21

As part of A-Week, the Student Alumni Association hosted a variety of events including Miss USU, a luau, and True Aggie Night.

Gripe Night April 25

To reach students directly, the Government Relations Council (GRC) has organized an event for the end of the year to collect student concerns and ideas. Sam Jackson, the newly elected Student Advocate Vice President, has invited other USUSA officers to join the GRC for this event. This will help create an open channel of communication between student leaders and the students they represent.

ACTION AGENDA

1. Proposal from the Office of the Provost to offer a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Art in Integrated Studies

2. Proposal from the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services to offer a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences

3. Proposal from the Department of Languages, Philosophy and Communication Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to offer a Master’s Degree in Communication Studies.

4. Design Phase of the Professional Career and Technical Education Lab, a Non-State Funded Project

5. Construction of a Triplex Multifamily Housing Facility, a Non-State Funded Project

6. Construction of a Beef Teaching Facility, a Non-State Funded Project

7. Research Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost proposes to offer a BS/BA in Integrated Studies in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost proposes to offer a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Studies.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a BS/BA in Integrated Studies (IS) in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost prsopose t o offer a BS/BA in Integrated Studies, and

WHEREAS, The proposed bachelor’s degree in Integrated Studies (IS) will provide a completion pathway option for students seeking an undergraduate degree, and

WHEREAS, The proposal has been approved by 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 BS/BA in Integrated Studies in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and that notification of 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 New Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Full Template Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University Proposed Program Title: BS/BA in Integrated Studies Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): N/A Classification of Instructional Program Code1 : 30.9999 Min/Max Credit Hours Required of Full Program: 120 / unlimited Proposed Beginning Term2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Program Type (check all that apply): (AAS) Associate of Applied Science Degree (AA) Associate of Arts Degree (AS) Associate of Science Degree Specialized Associate Degree (specify award type3: ) Other (specify award type3: ) (BA) Bachelor of Arts Degree (BS) Bachelor of Science Degree Specialized Bachelor Degree (specify award type3: ) Other (specify award type3: ) (MA) Master of Arts Degree (MS) Master of Science Degree Specialized Master Degree (specify award type3: ) Other (specify award type3: ) Doctoral Degree (specify award type3: ) K-12 School Personnel Program Out of Service Area Delivery Program Out of Mission Program NEW Profess. School

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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): BS/BA in Integrated Studies effective Fall 2018. 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 proposes offering a new undergraduate bachelor's degree in Integrated Studies (IS) to provide a completion pathway option for students seeking an undergraduate degree.

As a land-grant institution, Utah State University should be obligated to provide a responsible completion option for all undergraduate students in good academic standing. Although good academic standing is awarded to USU students with a minimum 2.0 GPA, the vast majority of current undergraduate majors at USU require a GPA of 2.50 or higher for students to gain acceptance into a major and/or graduate. This “academic gap” between the institution's good standing and academic program admission, pushes students into “academic limbo” where degree attainment cannot be reached. The Integrated Studies bachelor's degree option will allow students' earned credits to count toward degree completion.

The IS degree option is specifically for students who fit these characteristics: • Current students who have accumulated significant credits (60 or greater) while on a pathway to a specific major but whose GPA prevents them from matriculation in a major.

• Current students who are in official “good academic standing” with a GPA of 2.0 or greater but after four semesters and do not have a clear academic or career path.

• Prospective students choosing to return to college and have significant credits from previous attendance, but lack GPA for entry into a major.

• Students who are seeking a broad general education.

• Students without the necessary GPA for matriculation into a major due to legitimate reasons, such as life circumstances, family obligations, and/or employment requirements.

• Students who performed poorly in college early, but then performed much better later, and as a consequence their early GPA is making it difficult to enter a program and complete a degree. In addition to an anticipated increase in degree completion, the IS degree will also promote greater retention at Utah State University. Presently, there are many students who have been attending USU for four or more semesters and have a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.5. If these students have 60 or more credits, they would be required to complete an unrealistic number of credits with a very high grade in order to raise their GPA to a high enough level for acceptance into a major. Table 1 gives example scenarios for this unachievable situation toward major declaration. Consequently, these students become discouraged and drop out or transfer to a university that offers an Integrated Studies-like option. The IS option will offer students a way to remain at USU and successfully complete a bachelor's degree.

TABLE 1. Examples of Actual Student Scenarios Pertaining to the Proposed Integrated Studies Degree. Student A Student B Student C Current College and Major College of Science, Math Education College of Education, Human Movement Science Exploratory Overall GPA 2.11 2.15 2.45 Overall Attempted Credits 101 56 50 Credits of A grades needed to declare desired major 69 39 28

Consistency with Institutional Mission Explain how the program is consistent with the institution's Regents-approved mission, roles, and goals (see mission and roles at higheredutah.org/policies/policyr312) or, for "out of mission" program requests, the rationale for the request. Utah State University’s mission is to be “student centered” and “serve the public through learning, discovery, and engagement”. The focus on public access to higher education in Utah is a responsibility of USU and drives this institution’s growth physically and programmatically. The IS degree for undergraduates addresses a need for students who seek to complete a four-year degree that will empower them to achieve career aspirations.

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. A Student Success Task Force, appointed by President Cockett, was tasked with identifying barriers to student retention, completion, performance, and success. Among the first issues addressed by the task force was that of students caught in the “academic gap” or “academic limbo” between academic good standing and matriculation into a major program. The task force unanimously agreed that this issue is a critical need deserving of an innovative solution, i.e., the IS degree option.

Table 2 is data as of Fall 2017 for the numbers of students in situations that would render them eligible for an IS degree. The numbers are substantial and indicate that the IS degree would make a big difference in the lives of many USU students by helping them to complete a college degree and position them for the kind of career success accompanying that achievement.

TABLE 2. Estimated Numbers of Students from Fall 2017 Data Deemed Good Fit for Integrated Studies Degree.

Student Type Number of Students Exploratory (undeclared) and pre-business students with GPA below 3.0 and 60+ credits 294 Pre-program with GPA below 3.0 and 60+ credits 430 Students in declared majors with GPA below 2.5 and 60+ credits. These students could be candidates for General Studies in their college. 351 Total 1075

From Table 3 it is clear that the proposed IS degree focuses on a different student population than USU's current degree option in General Studies. Additionally, the IS degree option allows students to pursue a curriculum aligned with their strengths and interests. It not only provides a guided pathway, but allows students to define outcomes and career options. By allowing students who fall within the “academic gap” to concentrate in a focus area, students can find a completion pathway that will give them broad training in a way that they can increase career pursuits.

Table 3 clarifies differences between the General Studies and Integrated Studies degrees.

TABLE 3. Comparison of USU General Studies and Proposed Integrated Studies Degree.

General Studies (GS) Integrated Studies (IS) Purpose Students who encounter barriers in their final semesters of taking courses within a college or department. General Studies is used as an exit strategy for students who cannot complete or pass final requirements and have a majority of credits taken within a specific college or area of study. Students in good academic standing who lack the ability, due to high credit amounts and/or required GPA, to declare a major at USU.

IS will be used as a completion pathway for students who do not qualify for the General Studies option.

Major requirements 30 credits in one college

General Studies at USU requires students to have 30 credits in one field of study. This degree is designed for students who have been exploring multiple possibilities for majors, thereby accumulating large numbers of credits but not meeting a 30-credit corpus to satisfy the General Studies requirements. 30 credits in an IS Career Focus Area IS 3010 IS 4010 General Education Courses Communications Literacy (CL1, CL2) Quantitative Literacy (QL) Breadth courses (BAI, BCA, BHU, BLS, BSS, BPS, Integrated Studies) Quantitative Intensive (QI) Communications Intensive: 2 CI courses 2 of the following: DSS, DHA, DSC Same

USU will apply new learning analytics tools (CIVITAS) to proactively help students in developing strengths and career goals that align with a USU degree in one of over 150 traditional undergraduate majors. However, when this is not possible, the IS degree affords students a credible solution. In addition to students at the Logan campus, the IS degree option will serve students at Regional Campuses and distance delivery locations throughout Utah. Regional Campus students are often adult learners who return to college after some hiatus, and/or may have significant numbers of credits without the prerequisite GPA for matriculation into a USU major.

In summary, students who will benefit from the IS degree would include the following:

• Students who have an academic history that reflects many changes in direction.

• Students who enter as transfer students with a high number of credits and GPA at 2.0 or somewhat above.

• Returning students with expired coursework (Departmental-7 years, General education-15 years).

• Students who have 60+ credits and are not pursuing their desired major.

• Students in pre-program majors who are not admitted to the program.

• Students who change their major late in their academic career and completing major requirements for the new major will put them over 160 credits.

• Students who are place bound with limited degree options such as those at Regional Campuses. IS will allow them to combine content in similar areas and complete a meaningful degree.

Section IV: Program Details

Total credits 120 Upper-division credits 40* Career Focus Area Credits 30 USU and Overall GPA 2.0 Required courses IS 3010 (1 credit) IS 4010 (2 credits) *Can count as Career Focus Area credits.

Admission Requirements List admission requirements specific to the proposed program. • 60 credits

• 2.0 or greater GPA

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? As noted above, the Office of Executive Vice President and Provost will host the IS degree as it has the AA/AS in General Studies so it is prepared for administration of this degree. The IS degree is an exit strategy option for students with pre-existing credits and builds on existing courses across USU programs. The IS degree can also be aligned with USU Associate degree (2 years of general education courses and electives) options and constitute a stackable credential option. There is a growing number of students seeking general Associate degrees.

USU will establish two new courses described above; i.e., IS 3010 and IS 4010.

Instructors for IS 3010 and IS 4010

USU Career Services is very experienced in offering career exploration courses and counseling very similar to the content of the proposed IS 3010 and 4010 courses. Career services will partner with the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost to supply instruction for the two new IS courses in relation to demand. It is anticipated that there will be some early demand for the courses but that it will take time to both identify students that fit the IS degree profile and for students to become familiar with the IS degree option. Instructors and numbers of course sections will be scaled up as required.

Academic Advisors

Initially, two academic advisor positions will be hired to advise IS students.

Student Advisement Describe how students in the proposed program will be advised. Two new advisors will provide initial advising capacity for the IS degree. Additional advisors will be hired by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost as the IS student numbers increase. It is anticipated that 200-300 students can be served by one academic advisor. Individualized plans of study will be created for each student and students will be required to meet with an academic advisor each semester to ensure they are meeting benchmarks toward completion.

Academic advisor(s) will use the Appreciative Advising framework to work with students. Each student will complete a strengths assessment and a one-on-one appointment with an academic advisor focused on emphasizing strengths. Advisors will be trained and mentored by a certified strengths coach. Academic advisors will continue to assist the student in understanding their strengths and connecting the student to emphasis areas within the IS degree. Academic advisor(s) will use Degree Works, USU's degree auditing system, to guide students toward degree completion.

Library and Information Resources Describe library resources required to offer the proposed program if any. List new library resources to be acquired. Not applicable.

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 goals of the IS degree are to offer USU students an opportunity to identify a college completion pathway that builds on their interests and strengths and help them leverage their learning and experience into a competitive position for employment and career development.

Retention and completion data of IS students will be important measures of the impact of the IS degree. The progress of students opting for the IS degree will be tracked to assess academic performance while in the program. IS advisors will also report on numbers of IS students helped and barriers students encounter to know best ways to improve advising and program design.

Post graduate surveys of IS degree holding students will also be conducted. Employer surveys of IS graduates would be another form of program assessment. This information will be valuable in determining employment and career success. These data will be regularly evaluated and used in making adjustments to the IS program.

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. Standards, Competencies, and Marketable Skills Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Develop career exploration skills. Successful completion of career exploration modules Successful completion of course Exit survey of graduates (self-assessment) Feedback from alumni mentor Gain an understanding of self-including interests, values, skills, personality, and strengths. Completion of a variety of proven assessments Successful completion of course Exit survey of graduates (self-assessment)

Develop and implement decision-making strategies and customized action plans. Completion of goal setting through groups, presentations, events, career fairs, and individual counseling. Successful completion of course Exit survey of graduates (self-assessment) Develop career planning and employment seeking skills. Successful completion of professional portfolio Successful completion of course Exit survey of graduates (self-assessment) Students will prepare effective employment documents, LinkedIn profiles, and networking strategies through Attendance at employer panels, fairs, on-campus information sessions, and interviews. Successful completion of professional portfolio Successful completion of course Exit survey of graduates (self-assessment) Obtain a job in a field related to their career focus area. Determine percentage of degree completers at years 4-6 from starting semester, leave of absence excluded. Obtain placement data on degree completers, including number employed, number employed with career focus area, and number seeking additional education.

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.

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

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 0

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information. The curriculum and degree map will take advantage of courses already completed by a student and those courses will be used to build the remaining program of study. It is critical that students be given credit for work they have already completed and the eventual IS curriculum focuses student efforts in a meaningful area of study aligned with their academic and career goals. A fundamental “degree map” for the IS degree would be: 1. Assess coursework the student has completed

2. Student completes IS 3010 (see below)

3. Student completes course work in a career focus area

4. Student completes IS 4010 (see below)

A significant requirement of the IS degree is that the student complete 30 credits in a Career Focus Area (CFA). USU has identified 6 CFAs from an analysis of course-taking patterns of students across institutional disciplines. In other words, an analysis has demonstrated that a large majority of students who are unable to matriculate into a traditional undergraduate degree program take courses within a realm of relatedness. For example, a student hoping to major in Psychology but unable to meet entrance requirements, will take courses in the areas of Psychology, Sociology, and Family, Consumer, and Human Development. The analysis has identified 6 such realms which will be designated as CFAs. They are: 1. Agriculture and Natural Resources

2. Biological and Environmental Sciences

3. Business and Communication

4. Humanities and Arts

5. Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Math

6. Social Sciences and Human Services

All students choosing the IS degree option will be required to complete two program-specific courses. They are: • IS 3010. 1 Credit. Offered by USU Career Services, students learn and apply the content and processes of career exploration by learning more about themselves and career/educational options. They will assess and clarify their interests, values, skills, personality and strengths through a variety of proven assessments and connect them to viable career options. Students will develop and implement decision-making strategies and customized action plans including goal setting through groups, presentations, events, career fairs, and individual counseling. An alumni mentor will be assigned to each student to further support and engage them as they explore themselves and the world of work.

• IS 4010: 2 credits. This course will emphasize career planning and employment seeking skills. The IS degree program will require the creation of a professional portfolio. Students will receive professional help in framing the value and relevance of the IS degree for potential employers. With the support of their alumni mentor and career coach, students will prepare effective employment documents, LinkedIn profiles, and networking strategies through attendance at employer panels, fairs, on-campus information sessions, and interviews. By engaging with USU Career Services' alumni and employers, and focusing on clear pathways to graduation, students' success is advanced.

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

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

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

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 # of Majors in Proposed Program(s) # of Graduates from Department # Graduates in New Program(s) 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) Operating Expenses (equipment, travel, resources) Other:

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $0 $0 $0 TOTAL EXPENSES $0 $0 $0 $0 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 Special Legislative Appropriation Grants and Contracts Special Fees Tuition Differential Tuition (requires Regents approval) PROPOSED PROGRAM FUNDING $0 $0 $0 TOTAL DEPARTMENT FUNDING $0 $0 $0 $0 Difference Funding - Expense $0 $0 $0 $0 Part II: Expense explanation

Expense Narrative Describe expenses associated with the proposed program. An analysis done by the USU Office of Analysis, Assessment, and Accreditation estimated that upwards of 1000 students might actually be in a position to take advantage of the IS program (see Table 2). It might be that the number of students opting for the IS degree will be relatively high in early years and then decrease in subsequent years as IS students complete degrees. However, it’s expected that the IS pathway will be an important option to help a very significant number of students each year complete a four year college degree.

Part III: Describe funding sources

Revenue Narrative 1 Describe what internal reallocations, if applicable, are available and any impact to existing programs or services.

Revenue Narrative 2 Describe new funding sources and plans to acquire the funds. ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes to offer a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes to offer a Master’s Degree program in Communication Sciences.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Master’s Degree program in Communication 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 Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes to offer a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences, and

WHEREAS, The proposed Master’s Degree program in Communication Sciences will provide students with a comprehensive background needed for working with individuals with communication disorders, 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 Degree program in Communication Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services and that notification of 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

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Utah System of Higher Education New Academic Program Proposal Cover/Signature Page - Full Template

Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University Proposed Program Title: Communication Sciences Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Sponsoring School, College, or Division: Services Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Education Classification of Instructional Program Code1 : 51.0201 Min/Max Credit Hours Required of Full Program: 30 / 30 Proposed Beginning Term2: Fall 2019 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

Edward M. Reeve Date: December 14, 2017

I understand that checking this box constitutes my legal signature. 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): Communication Sciences effective Fall 2019. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Program Description Present a complete, formal program description. The Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (COMDDE) in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services proposes a new master’s degree program in Communication Sciences. This 30 credit, non-clinical degree program will complement the existing clinical graduate degrees in speech-language pathology (SLP) and audiology (AUD), which are designed to train clinicians who will treat individuals across the lifespan who have hearing, balance, speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Unfortunately, the supply of SLP and AUD research doctoral students is not meeting the current need for faculty.

The new non-clinical master’s degree program in Communication Sciences is intended to be a feeder program that will prepare graduate students who are primarily interested in research to enter the Disability Disciplines PhD program strand in SLP or AUD, or the new Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Neuroscience. Students from this program could also be eligible to apply to other doctoral programs in behavioral science or other health related fields.

The primary goal of the new program is to provide students with a comprehensive and well-rounded background in the basic research pertaining to the nature of communication as well as applied research related to the efficacy of diagnostic and treatment procedures for individuals with communication disorders. Students will apply critical theories and discoveries in the areas of speech science, language science, hearing science, and neuroscience to unanswered questions about normal and disordered processes underlying hearing, speech and language disorders across the lifespan. This goal will be accomplished through a core set of graduate courses, advanced electives, and laboratory experiences.

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 master’s degree program in Communication Sciences 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 Utah State University's (USU) goals and objectives for strengthening graduate training programming. In addition, the goals of discovery and promotion of excellence in research and scholarship are consistent with this program’s focus on preparing strong researchers in communication sciences. The master’s degree program will serve the public need for increased information about communication sciences and related disorders and will create a cadre of potential doctoral students who are interested in translating basic discoveries in speech science, language science, and hearing science to solving problems in the field of communication disorders.

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 COMDDE Department offers a clinical master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) and a clinical doctoral degree in audiology (AUD). The proposed non-clinical degree is designed for those students who are interested in communication disorders but do not plan to become practicing speech- language pathologists or audiologists. Such students are primarily interested in a career in industry or in research. The proposed degree will take advantage of existing coursework in the clinical degrees related to speech, language, and hearing science to provide a foundation in communication sciences, and combine those courses with advanced courses in research methods, neuroscience and related areas. In a field with a national critical shortage in faculty with a research doctoral degree, this program is designed to serve as a feeder to interdisciplinary doctoral program in Disability Disciplines or Neuroscience.

Clearly, the supply of SLP and AUD doctoral students is not meeting the current need, and there are no signs that the situation will change in the near future. We view the new non-clinical master’s degree program in Communication Sciences as a feeder program that will prepare graduate students who are primarily interested in research to enter the Disability Disciplines PhD program strand in SLP or AUD, or the new Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Neuroscience. Students from this program could also be eligible to apply to other doctoral programs in behavioral science or other health related fields.

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 should have no impact on any other USHE institutions. Michael Blomgren, PhD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Utah, which is the only other USHE graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders in the state confirmed that they do not have a formal “non-clinical” master’s degree. Therefore, he did not believe the proposed Communication Sciences program at USU would have any impact on their program.

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. The graduate program in SLP and AUD is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA), which promotes excellence in the graduate education of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Through a peer review process, the CAA establishes accreditation standards and facilitates continuous quality improvement of programs that prepare individuals to enter professional practice in speech- language pathology and audiology. The CAA has identified the following six components as essential to quality education in the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology: administrative structure and governance, faculty, curriculum, students, assessment, and program resources. Even though the master's degree in communication sciences is not intended for the clinical preparation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists, and will not fall under the purview of the CAA, the program is consistent with the rigorous standards set by the CAA.

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. All students will be required to complete 30 semester credit hours, with 15 required credits of coursework, six credits of thesis (Plan A), and nine credits of electives in an area related to communication sciences and disorders (hearing, speech, language, voice, and swallow across the lifespan). A 3.0 GPA or higher, successful completion of appropriate coursework, and a plan A will be required for graduation.

Admission Requirements List admission requirements specific to the proposed program. Prospective students will submit the standard graduate school application through the School of Graduate Studies. Admissions criteria will be consistent with graduate school requirements, including a 3.0 (or higher) GPA for the semester that includes the last 60 credits and GRE scores for the verbal and quantitative areas at the 40th percentile or above. Students will also submit a statement of interest that should address their reasons for applying to the program. The process for graduate student selection by the SLP Division in the COMDDE department is established and includes a faculty committee led by the departmental graduate advisor. The same process is anticipated for students in this different, but related, degree 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 support from the Office of Research and Graduate Studies as well as college and departmental infrastructure that are already in place will be used to support this program. Jamison Fargo, the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Education and Human Services, approved the plan. Thus, no new supports or organizational structures are needed. This master’s degree program will be administratively housed in the COMDDE Department. The staff resources in the department (e.g., Graduate Program Advisor) that are already in place will be used to support this program. This proposed program will have minimal impact on the delivery of current undergraduate or graduate courses.

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 core faculty will be members of the SLP and AUD Divisions in the COMDDE Department. Members of the core faculty are actively engaged in a wide variety of basic and translational research projects related to speech perception, speech production, language processing, cognition, and vocalization in individuals with typical abilities and individuals with communication disorders. These studies concern the underlying nature of typical and disordered communication as well as clinical assessment and treatment practices for patients with neurodevelopmental, neurogenic, and neurocognitive disorders.

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 master’s degree in Communication Sciences. The program will be housed in the COMDDE Department where the current staff can provide support for admissions, student tracking, etc. Advising will be carried by the Department’s advising staff and by individual faculty mentors in the SLP and AUD Divisions.

Student Advisement Describe how students in the proposed program will be advised. Like all departmental graduate students, each Communication Sciences student will be advised by the graduate advisor for the department. During the first year in the program, Communication Sciences students must select a Plan A advisor and two other graduate faculty members, which will comprise a Supervisory Committee that will supervise the student's progress, oversee the development of the student's research project, and provide guidance in collecting and analyzing data.

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 communication sciences and disorders (e.g., Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, Annals of Neurology, Neuropathology, and Neuroscience Research) are available digitally at the Merrill-Cazier 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 Communication Sciences program will be administered by the COMDDE Department Head and the Program Directors of the accredited SLP and AUD programs. The department's SLP and AUD Divisions will review the Communication Sciences program curriculum at five-year intervals, as recommended by the School of Graduate Studies. The reviews will include surveys of current students, alumni, and employers of graduates. In addition, the department conducts a self study every seven years that includes the mission and goals of each program, the course sequence, and student performance in addition to yearly reports for graduate programs. Every course is evaluated each semester by students according to the IDEA system that compares USU evaluations to a national database. The IDEA system takes the raw course evaluation scores as input values and converts them to a normalized evaluation score by comparing to other course evaluations from the nationwide IDEA database. A score of 50 is average (scores between 45 and 55 are statistically identical and 40% of courses are in this category). Courses with scores below 45 are below average (30% of courses) and courses with scores above 55 are above average (the final 30% of courses).

The Communication Sciences program has been designed to insure that each student will meet the following:

1. Complete a program of study (a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at the graduate level) that includes academic course work sufficient in depth and breadth to achieve the knowledge and skills outcomes.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, and social/behavior sciences related to Communication Disorders.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and/or swallowing processes pertaining to their area(s) of interest, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of communication and/or swallowing disorders and differences pertaining to their area(s) of interest, including the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates .

5. Demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research and of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice.

Each course in the Communication Sciences program will list the student learning objectives and outcomes that are tied to the certification standards. For example, the Introduction to Research in Communicative Disorders (COMD 6230) course lists the following student objectives and outcomes:

This course has been designed to ensure that graduate students in speech-language pathology demonstrate required knowledge and skills as outlined in the Standards and Implementation Guidelines for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. The knowledge and skills will be assessed as delineated in the syllabus. In order to be competent, students must achieve a level of 80% or better on the objectives associated with the standard. Performance will be determined on the primary indicators listed, with any subsequent remediations through later assignments, tests, or designed tasks within or outside the course. Remediations do not change grades. See COMDDE website for policy on remediation.

KASA IV-F Research Standard: The student will comprehend, analyze, synthesize and evaluate knowledge re: research processes and integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice.

Learning Objectives & Indicators Associated with Sign-off Standard IV-F 1. Explain the scientific method and associated key concepts - Exam 1 2. Identify ethical issues and their management in human subjects research - CITI 3. Describe features, strengths, and limitations of research designs & procedures - Exam 1 4. Identify purposes and main types of descriptive and inferential statistics - Exam 2 5. Evaluate the quality and validity of individual research studies - Critical Appraisal 6. Conduct effective electronic searches for research evidence - Literature Search 7. Explain level and quality of evidence in research syntheses - Exam 2 8. Analyze and evaluate ideas, arguments, and chains of reasoning - EBP 9. Integrate research, clinic, and client evidence to apply to clinical decisions - EBP

Other KASA standards relevant to this course but not sign-off standards: IV-A: Knowledge of statistics and social/behavioral sciences IV-B: Critical thinking about basic human communication IV-C: Critical thinking about communication and swallowing disorders and differences IV-D: Critical thinking about prevention, assessment, and intervention for communication and swallowing disorders. V-A: Demonstrates skill in oral, written, or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into professional practice

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 + - EDUC6570 Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research 3 + - EDUC6600 Research Design and Analysis 3 + - PSY 6200 Fundamentals of Neuroscience I 3 + - COMD 5xxx/6xxx Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication 3 + - COMD 6970 Thesis (Plan A) 6 Choose 1 of the following courses: + - COMD 6230 Introduction to Research in Communicative Disorders 3 + - EDUC 6040 Applied Research Methods 3

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 21 Elective Courses + - Choose 3 of the following courses: + - COMD 5200 Early Language Intervention 3 + - COMD 6020 Language Assessment and Intervention for School-Age Children and 3 + - COMD 6030 Disorders of Fluency/ Stuttering 3 + - COMD 6120 Adult Language Disorders 3 + - COMD 6130 Motor Speech Disorders 3 + - COMD 6140 Dysphagia 3 + - COMD 6220 Severe Communication Impairments 3 + - COMD 6810 Voice, Resonance and Craniofacial Disorders 3 + - COMD 6900 Advanced Topics in Speech and Language Disorders 3 + - COMD 7820 Research Seminar in Communication Disorders 3 + - COMD 7310 Psychoacoustics and Instrumentation 3 + - COMD 7320 Amplification1 3 + - COMD 7340 Pediatric Audiology 3 + - COMD 7380 Advanced Audiology 3 + - COMD 7430 Electrophysiology 3 + - COMD 7460 Aural Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan 3 + - COMD 7490 Medical Aspects of Audiology 3 + - COMD 7530 Balance Evaluation and Management 3 + - NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Choose of the following courses: + - + - Choose of the following courses: + - + -

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 9 Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 30

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information.

The new COMD 5xxx/6xxx - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication will be part of the required curriculum for students in the clinical master's of speech-language pathology and doctorate of audiology. Currently, this content is spread over several different courses with insufficient coverage. This course provides needed depth and rigor. No extra resources will be required to provide this course for the non- clinical master's. The course description is as follows: In-depth examination of neurological systems associated with cognition and communication, including speech, language, attention, memory, learning, and reasoning. Implications for the nature and management of disorders in speech-language pathology and audiology. Foundation for advanced study in cognitive neuroscience and neurogenic communication disorders.

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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 7 4 6 Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate 0 0 0 Faculty: Full Time with Masters 0 0 13 Faculty: Part Time with Masters 1 0 1 Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate 0 0 0 Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate 0 0 0 Teaching / Graduate Assistants 15 Staff: Full Time 0 0 9 Staff: Part Time 0 0 1

Stephanie Borrie TT PhD University of Canterbury 30

Ronald Gillam T PhD Indiana University 20

Sandra Gillam T PhD University of Memphis 20

Lisa Milman TT PhD University of Arizona 40

Teresa Ukrainetz T PhD University of TX-Austin 40

Stephanie Knollhoff TT PhD University of Kansas 30

Karen Munoz T EdD Northern Illinois University 10

Brittan Barker TT PhD University of Iowa 20

Sarah Leopold TT PhD The Ohio State University 20

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. 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 0 0 0 Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate 0 0 0 Faculty: Full Time with Masters 0 0 0 Faculty: Part Time with Masters 0 0 0 Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate 0 0 0 Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate 0 0 0 Teaching / Graduate Assistants 0 Staff: Full Time 0 0 0 Staff: Part Time 0 0 0 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 75 75 75 75 75 75 # of Majors in Proposed Program(s) 7 8 8 9 9 # of Graduates from Department 31 31 38 39 39 40 # Graduates in New Program(s) 0 7 8 8 9 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) $1,765,050 Operating Expenses (equipment, travel, resources) $500,000 Other: student assistantships $250,000 $10,000 $20,000 $20,000 TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $10,000 $20,000 $20,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $2,515,050 $2,525,050 $2,535,050 $2,535,050 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 $0 $10,000 $20,000 $20,000 Appropriation $0 $0 $0 $0 Special Legislative Appropriation $0 $0 $0 $0 Grants and Contracts $0 $0 $0 $0 Special Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 Tuition $0 $0 $0 $0 Differential Tuition (requires Regents approval) $0 $0 $0 $0 PROPOSED PROGRAM FUNDING $10,000 $20,000 $20,000 TOTAL DEPARTMENT FUNDING $0 $10,000 $20,000 $20,000 Difference Funding - Expense ($2,515,050) ($2,515,050) ($2,515,050) ($2,515,050) Part II: Expense explanation

Expense Narrative Describe expenses associated with the proposed program. Since all core courses in Communication Sciences are already offered by COMDDE for the clinical MA/MS in Speech-Language Pathology and AuD in audiology, there is no expense associated with a small increase of seven-nine students in each class. Additional departmental resources, not exceeding ~$20,000/year will be reallocated from distance education tuition return for student support in the form of assistantships.

Part III: Describe funding sources

Revenue Narrative 1 Describe what internal reallocations, if applicable, are available and any impact to existing programs or services. Expansion of student support using tuition return from out-of-state online education programs housed in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education. The number of students, seven-nine/year, will require a minimum commitment and is not likely to significantly affect departmental finances.

Revenue Narrative 2 Describe new funding sources and plans to acquire the funds. No new funding sources are anticipated or needed. ITEM FOR ACTION

Utah State University’s Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to offer Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies in the manner described below.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences proposes to offer Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal to offer a Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University’s Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to offer Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies, and

WHEREAS, The proposed Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies will provide opportunities for students to apply their advanced knowledge and skills in their career and in the training of others, 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 Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and that notification of 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

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Institution Submitting Request: Utah State University Proposed Program Title: Communication Studies Sponsoring School, College, or Division: College of Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Languages, Philosophy and Sponsoring Academic Department(s) or Unit(s): Communication Studies Classification of Instructional Program Code1 : 09.0100 Min/Max Credit Hours Required of Full Program: 33 / 33 Proposed Beginning Term2: Fall 2018 Institutional Board of Trustees' Approval Date:

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Section I: The Request Utah State University requests approval to offer the following Master's degree(s): Communication Studies effective Fall 2018. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on .

Section II: Program Proposal

Program Description Present a complete, formal program description. The Masters' degree in Communication Studies is a face-to-face program focused on understanding how communication in human interaction can build relationships that enact positive interpersonal, organizational, and social change. Graduates of this program will be able to apply their skills and disseminate their knowledge in ways that enable greater collaboration and cooperation in a variety of contexts, whether they enter the workforce upon graduation or enroll in a Ph.D. program.

The proposed Master's degree in Communication Studies has a two-fold purpose. First, the degree will enhance students' personal career objectives by preparing them to advance in careers that highly value communication skills in managing conflict, building cooperative relationships and teams, and facilitating positive change. This training will be important as students either enter the workforce or begin a doctoral program. The analytical research skills and in-depth immersion into the dynamics of specific communication contexts will help graduates better understand their own experiences, make purposeful choices in their interactions with others, and prepare them to improve the settings in which they work.

Second, the degree will also train students to impart the knowledge they gain to others. One of the key benefits of this program is that it is designed to instruct students to teach, train and write with the goal of sending out Master's students who can help improve others' relationships and work/community environments. Whether the new graduates share their knowledge through continuing to research and teach in this area or by working in their local communities and organizations to train and inform others, the goal of learning how to effectively communicate knowledge to others is one of the primary purposes of this program.

Learning Outcomes: • Students will be able to assess and research interpersonal, organizational, and societal situations from many points of view. • Students will be able to facilitate new and dynamic perspectives for others through work that translates research findings in communication studies into practical knowledge and skills. • Students will be prepared to create new communication strategies, messages, interventions, and/or training programs to facilitate positive change.

Students will obtain either a Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Arts (M.A.). Traditionally in the field of Communication the M.A. and M.S. degrees are separated only in that the Master of Arts degree requires competence in a second language (for example the University of Utah's has this same distinction between their M.S. and M.A. degree). Students in the M.A. track must demonstrate competence in a second language at the 2020 level. Students typically select the M.A. track when their research requires knowledge of a second language.

In addition, students will be able to follow either the Plan A or Plan B options laid out in USU's Graduate School program. The Plan A program involves a traditional thesis that will require the student to engage in original research that contributes new knowledge to the discipline's field of knowledge. The Plan B program will require the student to take an additional regular graduate course and complete a paper through three credits of directed study that provides an extensive review of past research on a particular topic within the communication studies field or documents and reflects on an approved project relevant to work done in the field of communication studies.

Graduate students will enter and work through the program in cohorts. Research, teaching, and professional development courses will be taught in a set sequence over four semesters that each year's cohort will take together. Seminar courses will also be taught in a sequence over four semesters with two cohorts combined for each course. This will provide community and mentoring for both cohorts (see below for course titles and sequence). Students can also choose to have one elective course from another graduate program count as a seminar in a given semester if that course meets particular needs for the student's program of study.

Required Classes - 33 Total Credits Introduction to Graduate Studies - 1 credit Teaching Practicum - 1 credit Professional Development - 1 credit Communication Studies Research I -3 credits Communication Studies Research II -3 credits Communication Pedagogy - 3 credits Seminar on Interpersonal and Relational Communication - 3 credits Seminar on Social Influence - 3 credits* Seminar on Facilitating Change - 3 credits* Seminar on Community and Cultural Communication - 3 credits* Seminar on Organizing and Advocacy - 3 credits* Plan A: Thesis Hours - 6 credits Plan B: Three Project Hours and an Additional Graduate Class - 6 credits

A student may substitute one of the four seminars marked with a * with a graduate level course from another program with the approval of their graduate committee. ------A sample two year course plan: Fall (year 1) 10 Credits Introduction to Graduate Studies - 1 (one-week course taught before fall classes begin) Communication Pedagogy - 3 Communication Studies Research I - 3 Seminar on Interpersonal and Relational Communication - 3

Spring (year 1) 7 credits Communication Studies Research II - 3 Seminar on Social Influence - 3 Teaching Practicum - 1

Fall (year 2) 7 credits Seminar on Facilitating Change - 3 Seminar on Community and Cultural Communication - 3 Professional Development - 1

Spring (year 2) 9 credits Seminar on Organizing and Advocacy - 3 Thesis Hours tied to Plan A - 6 Or additional elective graduate class and three project hours - 6

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 Master’s program in Communication Studies fits well within the land-grant mission of Utah State University. Utah State seeks to reach out to communities throughout the state to make the lives of our constituents better. The goal to help students learn how to expand the knowledge they receive by learning how to effectively spread the understanding and skills associated with communication studies seems a natural fit for a land-grant institution. In addition, Utah State’s mission statement includes cultivating “diversity of thought and culture,” and the program is purposefully designed to promote this by encouraging multiple theoretical perspectives and research methodologies.

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 decision to propose a Master's program in Communication Studies was a collaborative process involving faculty, students, and many administrative levels. Communication skills are noted in every list of top skills employers are looking for from college graduates. However, the need for communication skills and competence goes well beyond the workplace. In every community and in every relationship communication is at the heart of whether or not people are able to accomplish their goals. Undergraduates in communication studies also recognize the applicability of and great need for the development and practice of communication competence in today's society, especially for many of the most pressing and complex challenges in society. This is one of the consistent themes in the exit interviews with students in the undergraduate Communication Studies program at USU. Many also express a desire to continue their studies in a Master's program here at Utah State University. This graduate program will allow us to continue to serve students' needs and the communities of Utah in ways that make a positive difference in the workplace, in families, and in a variety of other relationships. And as communication-focused masters programs at others institutions (e.g., Utah, Weber State, Southern Utah) have overwhelming demand and other state institutions do not have communication graduate studies (e.g., Dixie State, Utah Valley), this program will fill a need for students at other state institutions as well.

One of the biggest benefits of the proposed program is that it not only helps the students within the program to develop their knowledge and abilities in this area, but it teaches them how to effectively spread these skills and information to others, greatly expanding the impact of the program. Indeed, many of the students in the program will have the opportunity to be a graduate instructor. Given the large undergraduate demand for Communication Studies courses at USU, the graduate instructors will have excellent opportunities to teach. This will be a positive outcome for both the undergraduate and graduate students in the Communication Studies program.

The proposed Master's program will have several benefits. As outlined in the section on collaboration with and impact on other USHE institutions the program will provide another communication-related graduate program within the state that complements the other programs in the USHE system and provides an increased capacity for developing advanced expertise in communication for the students seeking higher education in the state of Utah. This program will also increase the undergraduate teaching capacity of the Communication Studies program at USU, helping alleviate significant student demand and providing important teaching and professional development opportunities for the graduate students. Finally, the graduate students in this program will provide synergy and support for existing faculty research programs, particularly for those faculty members seeking external research funding.

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 Communication Studies graduate program will not train students for just one particular job. According to a report in CNN Money, students will switch jobs four times before they are 32 years old. In addition, “Today's college grads don't just change jobs, they often switch into entirely different industries” (http:// money.cnn.com/2016/04/12/news/economy/millennials-change-jobs-frequently/index.html). Instead of preparing students for one profession, this program will provide students with a wide variety of skills, knowledge and competencies that can be used in any capacity. For example, communication and communication-related skills, such as conflict management, oral presentations, collaborative problem- solving, teamwork, written communication, interacting positively with diverse populations, and facilitating change, are all in great demand in the workplace. As programs look to robot-proof jobs for their students for the next decades, economist Mariano Mamertino in Business Insider states, “occupations which will be harder to automate `often involve managing and developing people' and `decision-making and strategic planning, or creative work,'” all of which will be emphasized in graduate program being proposed (http://www.businessinsider.com/careers-that-are-safe-from-automation-2017-5/#chef-18730-per-year-1). The need to teach and develop these interaction skills is further highlighted by the following quote found in Fortune, “The hardest activities to automate with the technologies available today are those that involve managing and developing people (9% automation potential), where expertise is applied to decision- making, planning, or creative work (18%), or interacting with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders (20%).” http://fortune.com/2016/07/11/skills-gap-automation/. In addition, the Graduate Management Admission Council's (the GMAC administers the GMAT exam used for graduate admission to a variety of graduate programs) survey of nearly 600 employers revealed “what they want most from new graduate business hires --they want people who can speak well, write well, listen to others, present well, sell ideas to others, and negotiate with others in the course of running a business --in other words, they want communicators, with a capital C” (http://www.mba.com/us/the-gmat-blog-hub/the-official-gmat- blog/2014/aug/employers-want-communication-skills-in-new-hires.aspx). In addition to the corporate world, education, government agencies, and many other organizational entities are looking for people who have developed expertise in communication and can help research and teach this important, valuable knowledge. There is always a need for people who can facilitate improved communication.

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. The Communication Studies program has one of the highest demand levels at Utah State University; it has averaged 449 students on the online waitlists each semester for the last three years. It routinely has more students on the upper-division waitlists than any other program at USU. There is strong student interest in and demand for a Master's program in communication studies among past and current majors. Informally, students have consistently asked to have a Master's program in communication studies created at USU. In February, 2017 the department sent out a more formal e-mail to the advanced undergraduate students and recent graduates from the past three years. Of the current students 53% were definitely interested, 31% would possibly be interested, and 16% said they were not interested in a graduate program. Similar results occurred with the alumni survey, with 67% indicating some interest in exploring a new graduate program. This is a high level of interest and corroborates the 2017 data published by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (http://humanitiesindicators.org/content/ indicatordoc.aspx?i=34) which shows that nationally the number of bachelor's degrees in communication has doubled in the last twenty years and that since 2014 there has been more graduates in communication studies than in any other discipline in the humanities. One of the findings of the report notes that “There is one single bright spot among the humanities departments: communication, which broke into the lead for the first time, capping decades of growth.” The student demand for graduate programs in this area is strong and is clearly growing.

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 are other graduate programs in the broad area of communication in the USHE system. Each one is unique and the strong and growing demand justifies the establishment of one at Utah State University, the land grant institution of the state. The University of Utah has a Ph.D. and a Master's program in Communication. According to the program's website their Master's program is “designed as a research program” that takes two years to complete. Southern Utah University has a Master of Professional Communication (MAPC). According to the published graduate handbook, this “degree responds to a very strong and well documented market demand for applied programs of advanced study for communication practitioners.” Finally, Weber State University also has a Master of Professional Communication (MPC). This is a program that has a “new and emerging media emphasis.” Utah State University has an M.A. in Communication that is taught in the Department of Journalism and Communication, but this program has been dormant for more than a decade. This program has traditionally taught media production and journalism. Although the word “communication” is used in the title of both programs, they are very different in terms of focus, method, and outcomes. The existing program is focused on using various media/ communication channels to report on news and deliver information. The program being proposed here is focused on understanding direct human interaction and facilitating relationships that make a difference in both public and private settings. The demand locally here at Utah State, within the state of Utah, regionally in the Mountain West, and nationally suggest that the addition of this program will be valuable for students in Cache Valley and complementary to the valuable Communication Studies programs that currently exist in the state.

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. Similar to other graduate programs in the state, this program will be independent, but cooperative with other programs. There are plenty of students with an interest in this area, so that the addition of another Master's level program will be beneficial and will not negatively impact other schools. It is often a very valuable and wise thing for a student to go to another institution than the one from which they got their Bachelors' degree from to do their graduate work. The exposure to additional perspectives and ideas that comes from working with an increased number of faculty can be very beneficial. Given the number of students going through communication studies programs we plan to continue to send USU students to other institutions in the state and to have students come here from other state schools as well.

The University of Utah's M.A. program is the most similar to the current proposal. While visiting in June with the then Department Head at the University of Utah, Kent Ono, he noted that USU's proposal was “great news” and he noted, “We do have some Master's students each year who join us, but the preponderance of graduate students we have are doctoral students. We have a competitive international pool of applications for the Ph.D. each year, and we look forward to receiving applications from your new Master's students, when you have them.” The incoming Department Head at the University of Utah, Danielle Endres, has expressed that she is equally supportive.

This is not a professional degree as defined by USHE. Students have the option of doing an M.A. or M.S., depending upon their language background, so there will not be a competition with the two professional programs at Weber State and Southern Utah University. In visiting with the Department Head at Weber State, Sheree Josephson, she noted that they have recently increased the number of students they are accepting each year due to the large demand for this program. She was fully supportive of the new program at USU.

The proposed program should also be a nice addition for other programs in the state that currently do not offer graduate programs in this area. For example, the Department Head at Dixie State, Brent Yergensen, indicated that USU's proposed new program was “fantastic news.” The Department Head at Utah Valley University, Janet Colvin, was supportive. Arthur Challis the Department Chair at Southern Utah University was also very supportive. They have close to 70 students in their Master's program at SUU and there exists an ongoing supportive relationship that will continue with this additional program.

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. Nationally, Master's programs in Communication Studies typically range from 30 to 36 credits. For example, the range of credits required in Communication Studies programs at Utah State's peer institutions ranges from 30-36 credits with an average of 33 credits required. The proposed plan requires 33 credits and thus aligns with the standards and expectations found nationally in Communication Studies. The proposed Master's program also aligns with the standards and number of credits of other degree programs granting Master's degrees at Utah State University and in the USHE system.

Admission Requirements List admission requirements specific to the proposed program. In accordance with Utah State University requirements, all students wishing to pursue graduate study must apply for admission directly to the USU School of Graduate Studies. This process requires the submission of an application fee, letters of recommendation, letters of intent, CV/Resume, GRE scores, and transcripts. Completed applications for the new program will be forwarded to the Languages, Philosophy & Communication Studies Department for review. Graduate students will then be selected on a competitive basis by a committee of faculty within the Communication Studies 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? Utah State is very well situated to offer this graduate program. The department at USU has established senior scholars in the field, active research programs for all of the faculty, a research lab (Family Communication and Relationship Lab), and extremely high student demand all of which suggest that USU is ready to offer an excellent Master's program in Communication Studies. In addition, the institution has already demonstrated support by setting aside money for future graduate instructors and new hires in key areas of study. The Communication Studies program is a very successful program that is looking to extend its tradition of excellent education.

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 Communication Studies program is one part of a much larger department. Please note: the numbers in parentheses and bolded in the following chart are specific to the Communication Studies program. The larger numbers relate to the department as a whole. The program has already been approved to make the two hires noted in the chart. All of the full-time faculty members have excellent records in terms of teaching and research, with most of them regularly ranked in the top 10 percent of the nation based on the IDEA student assessment national data base.

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. The Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies has five staff members and does not anticipate the need to hire additional staff in the administration of the proposed major. The proposed program should help the undergraduate program in communication studies as the new graduate instructors will be able to increase the numbers of courses USU can offer the students.

Student Advisement Describe how students in the proposed program will be advised. All students will initially be advised by the Communication Studies Graduate Director. This responsibility will then shift and be shared with other faculty as each student obtains a committee chair and two additional committee members from among the departmental faculty. Utah State's Office of Research and Graduate Studies also provide some general advising services.

Library and Information Resources Describe library resources required to offer the proposed program if any. List new library resources to be acquired. Utah State University's Merrill-Cazier library already offers excellent resources that supports faculty research. Graduate students will use these same resources. No additional resources are needed.

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 program goal is three-fold: The faculty seek to create a learning environment that (1) fosters knowledge through understanding and producing research specific to the role of communication in human interaction; (2) improves the students' abilities to share communication specific knowledge effectively with others; and (3) helps students to move forward with their own career goals through graduate study or professional employment.

The program faculty will track the program success and provide evidence that this three-fold goal is being met by the following: 1. Keeping a record of all published or publicly presented work involving the graduate students in the program. Students will be expected to participate in the creation and dissemination of information on a yearly basis. This information will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. 2. As most of the students will have teaching assignments through graduate assistantships, student evaluations for each graduate instructor will be tracked. The same national database that Utah State uses to assess its own faculty will be used as once source of feedback for how well students are learning to effectively share their knowledge. It is expected that students in the program will consistently be ranked above average in these scores. In addition, full-time faculty will conduct teacher or presentation observations of each graduate student each year. 3. A record will be kept of where alumni go after graduation, with the expectation that each graduate will be able to meet their personal career goals either through employment or ongoing graduate work. The goal is to maintain a rate of 85% employment or graduate work for all graduates within their first year after graduation.

The program will be successful as each graduate student is actively involved in disseminating research, consistently scoring in the top half on course evaluations, and moving forward successfully with their own professional goals upon graduation.

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 assessment plan for the Master's degree in Communication Studies is focused on the skills and knowledge that will promote the following learning outcomes: 1. Students will be able to assess and research interpersonal, organizational, and societal situations from many points of view. 2. Students will be able to facilitate new and dynamic perspectives for others through work that translates research findings in communication studies into practical knowledge and skills. 3. Students will be prepared to create communication strategies, messages, interventions, and/or training programs to facilitate positive change.

At the end of each academic year the faculty will meet together to review the progress of each graduate student regarding their progress on each of the three objectives noted above. The students will be assessed using rubrics that correspond to the outcomes noted above. These rubrics include communication rubrics adapted from the VALUE rubrics designed by the Association of American Colleges & Universities (which is recommended by the National Communication Association).

Each student completing their first year in the program will receive specific feedback on what they are doing well and what they need to work on.

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 + - CMST 6000 Introduction to Graduate Studies 1 + - CMST 6010 Professional Development 1 + - CMST 6050 Seminar on Teaching Communication 3 + - CMST 6055 Teaching Practicum 1 + - CMST 6100 Communication Studies Research I 3 + - CMST 6200 Communication Studies Research II 3 + - CMST 6200 Seminar on Interpersonal and Relational Communication 3 + - CMST 6300 Seminar on Community and Cultural Communication 3 + - CMST 6400 Seminar on Social Influence 3 + - CMST 6500 Seminar on Organizational Leadership and Advocacy 3 + - CMST 6600 Seminar on Facilitating Change 3 + - CMST 6970 Thesis (If doing Plan A this course is required) 6 + - CMST 6920 Directed Study (this will be required if Plan B is chosen)

Required Course Credit Hour Sub-Total 33 Elective Courses + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - Choose of the following courses: + - + -

Elective Credit Hour Sub-Total 0 NEW Credit Course Number Course Title Course Hours Core Curriculum Credit Hour Sub-Total 33

Program Curriculum Narrative Describe any variable credits. You may also include additional curriculum information. If Plan A is chosen the student will take six hours of thesis credits. If Plan B is chosen the student will take 3 credits of directed study and an addition 3 credit graduate course offered within the university. The course must compliment the student's program of study and be approved the the student's graduate committee. In addition, if approved by the student's committee one of the seminar classes listed above may be substituted with another three credit graduate level course. 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 24 10 4 Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate Faculty: Full Time with Masters 1 8 Faculty: Part Time with Masters Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate Teaching / Graduate Assistants 10 Staff: Full Time 4 Staff: Part Time 1

John Seiter T Ph.D. University of Southern California 30

Jennifer Peeples T Ph.D. University of Washington 50

Bradford Hall T Ph.D. University of Washington 20

Matthew Sanders T Ph.D. University of Colorado 30

Jason Gilmore TT Ph.D. University of Washington 10

Kristina Scharp TT Ph.D. University of Iowa 40

Timothy Curran TT Ph.D. University of Georgia 40

Clair Canfield O M.A. University of Montana 20 Lecturer

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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 1 1 Ph.D 30 / 10 Faculty: Part Time with Doctorate Faculty: Full Time with Masters Est. % of time to # Non -Tenure be dedicated to # Tenured # Tenure -Track Track Academic or Industry Credentials Needed proposed program. Faculty: Part Time with Masters Faculty: Full Time with Baccalaureate Faculty: Part Time with Baccalaureate Teaching / Graduate Assistants 10 N/A N/A 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 542 548 564 576 584 584 # of Majors in Proposed Program(s) # of Graduates from Department 108 108 114 120 128 128 # Graduates in New Program(s) 6 12 14 14 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) $4,472,913 $218,408 $280,216 $311,120 Operating Expenses (equipment, travel, resources) $181,756 Other:

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $218,408 $280,216 $311,120 TOTAL EXPENSES $4,654,669 $4,873,077 $4,934,885 $4,965,789 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 $218,408 $280,216 $311,120 Appropriation $4,654,669 Special Legislative Appropriation Grants and Contracts Special Fees Tuition Differential Tuition (requires Regents approval) PROPOSED PROGRAM FUNDING $218,408 $280,216 $311,120 TOTAL DEPARTMENT FUNDING $4,654,669 $4,873,077 $4,934,885 $4,965,789 Difference Funding - Expense $0 $0 $0 $0 Part II: Expense explanation

Expense Narrative Describe expenses associated with the proposed program. The main new expenses for the program involve hiring one new tenure track assistant professor and one new full-time lecturer, and, over the span of three years creating funding for ten new graduate instructors. The first year of the program, four graduate instructors will be hired. In the second year four more will be added for a total of eight graduate instructors. Then the third year two more assistants will be added for a total of ten graduate instructors. There will also be minor expenses related to recruiting and some of the paperwork, but these expenses can be managed without any new funds. The impact on other programs should be minimal as the base budget items already support the necessary infrastructure for a program in Communication Studies.

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 support for this program involves internal reallocation. Increased enrollment should also help support this program. For the last three years the Communication Studies program has had a combined course waitlist of over 400 students every semester. The graduate instructors will be able to improve USU’s ability to be responsive to this demand and provide additional tuition money to support the program. Approval has already been given through the college office to hire both the new assistant professor and the new lecturer. The search for the new assistant professor is underway and. Funds have been transferred to the college from the Provost’s office for the first year of funding for the graduate instructors. The university has a high demand for communication studies courses and funding graduate instructors to help with this demand is a high priority.

Revenue Narrative 2 Describe new funding sources and plans to acquire the funds. N/A 4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Request to Approve the Design Phase of the Professional Career and Technical Education Lab, a Non-State Funded Project

Details of the request to begin the design phase of the Professional Career and Technical Education Lab, a non-state funded project described below are submitted for the Utah State University Board of Trustees’ review and approval. The President and Vice President for Business and Finance have reviewed the request and recommend approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Utah State University desires to begin the design phase of the Professional Career and Technical Education Lab, a non-state funded project, on the Blanding campus. Although this project has not yet received legislative approval, it is anticipated that project approval will be granted in the upcoming 2019 Legislative Session. However, it is understood that approval is not guaranteed. In order to expedite the project, design approval is being requested so that construction can begin as soon as possible after legislative approval has been given.

The proposed facility will be a 6,000 – 6,500 square foot, 3-bay metal building constructed on the south end of the Blanding campus near the trucking course and shown as building 1A on the attached Master Plan. The building’s exterior will incorporate elements of concrete and/or masonry to be consistent with the architectural character of campus. The facility will be constructed to provide classroom and laboratory space for the Heavy Equipment and Trucking Maintenance and Welding courses. It will be designed so there is room for future expansion for other programs such as Auto Technician, Diesel Technician, and other lab intensive programs.

The Heavy Equipment and Trucking Maintenance program is currently housed on the USU Eastern Blanding campus in a rundown leased building. It is the desire of USU Eastern to terminate the lease agreement and relocate the program closer to the Blanding campus where other career and technical programs are housed.

The anticipated cost of this project is $700,000 and will be funded with non-appropriated institutional funds. No funds will be requested from the State for construction of the project.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the request to begin the design phase of the Professional Career and Technical Education lab, a non-state funded project. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University desires to begin the design phase of the Professional Career and Technical Education Lab, a non-state funded project, on the Blanding campus, and

WHEREAS, This project has not yet received legislative approval, it is anticipated that project approval will be granted in the upcoming 2019 Legislative Session, and

WHEREAS, It is understood that approval is not guaranteed, and

WHEREAS, In order to expedite the project, design approval is being requested so that construction can begin as soon as possible after legislative approval has been given, and

WHEREAS, The proposed facility will be a 6,000 – 6,500 square foot, 3-bay metal building constructed on the south end of the Blanding campus near the trucking course and shown as building 1A on the attached Master Plan, and

WHEREAS, The building’s exterior will incorporate elements of concrete and/or masonry to be consistent with the architectural character of campus, and

WHEREAS, The facility will be constructed to provide classroom and laboratory space for the Heavy Equipment and Trucking Maintenance and Welding courses, and

WHEREAS, It will be designed so there is room for future expansion for other programs such as Auto Technician, Diesel Technician, and other lab intensive programs, and

WHEREAS, The Heavy Equipment and Trucking Maintenance program is currently housed on the USU Eastern Blanding campus in a rundown leased building, and

WHEREAS, It is the desire of USU Eastern to terminate the lease agreement and relocate the program closer to the Blanding campus where other career and technical programs are housed, and

WHEREAS, The anticipated cost of this project is $700,000 and will be funded with non-appropriated institutional funds, and

WHEREAS, No funds will be requested from the State for construction of the project, and

WHEREAS, The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the request to begin the design phase of the Professional Career and Technical Education lab, a non-state funded project:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the request to begin the design phase of the Professional Career and Technical Education lab, a non-state funded project.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

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TRAILHEADS ENTRY/WAYFINDING SIGNS 4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Request to Approve Construction of a Triplex Multifamily Housing Facility, a Non-State Funded Project

Details of the request to construct a triplex multifamily housing facility, a non-state funded project described below are submitted for the Utah State University Board of Trustees’ review and approval. The President and Vice President for Business and Finance have reviewed the request and recommend approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Utah State University Blanding Campus is a rural community with no facilities to house faculty, post-doctoral, or graduate students from Logan’s main campus departments for in-person instruction or research opportunities on the Blanding Campus. With a student population of approximately 70% Native America students, social and educational research programs could be developed to expand the University’s land grant mission.

The proposed facility is a triplex multifamily housing unit that will provide (3) 2-bedroom, 1 bath units with approximately 784 square feet of living area per unit and will be located on University owned property at 374 West 500 South, Blanding Utah. The facility will be constructed by students enrolled in the USU Blanding Building and Trades program, who typically build a home in the community each year as part of the hands-on training.

The anticipated cost of this project is $235,000 and will be funded with non-appropriated institutional funds. No funds will be requested from the State for construction, capital improvements, or operations and maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the request to construct a triplex multifamily housing facility, a non-state funded project. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The Utah State University Blanding Campus is a rural community with no facilities to house faculty, post-doctoral, or graduate students from Logan’s main campus departments for in-person instruction or research opportunities on the Blanding Campus, and

WHEREAS, A student population of approximately 70% Native America students, social and educational research programs could be developed to expand the University’s land grant mission, and

WHEREAS, The proposed facility is a triplex multifamily housing unit that will provide (3) 2-bedroom, 1 bath units with approximately 784 square feet of living area per unit and will be located on University owned property at 374 West 500 South, Blanding Utah, and

WHEREAS, The facility will be constructed by students enrolled in the USU Blanding Building and Trades program, who typically build a home in the community each year as part of the hands-on training, and

WHEREAS, The anticipated cost of this project is $235,000 and will be funded with non-appropriated institutional funds, and

WHEREAS, No funds will be requested from the State for construction, capital improvements, or operations and maintenance, and

WHEREAS, The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the request to construct a triplex multifamily housing facility, a non-state funded project:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the request to construct a triplex multifamily housing facility, a non-state funded project.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

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ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Request to Approve Construction of a Beef Teaching Facility, a Non-State Funded Project

Details of the request to construct a beef teaching facility, a non-state funded project described below are submitted for the Utah State University Board of Trustees’ review and approval. The President and Vice President for Business and Finance have reviewed the request and recommend approval.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Utah State University desires approval to construct a new beef teaching facility, a non-state funded project, located at the South Farm.

The new facility will replace outdated beef teaching facilities. Additionally, the design of the new facility will allow for more relevant research to be conducted utilizing beef animals, as well as opportunities for extension activities with beef producers from around the state. The facility will also ensure that beef operations at the USU South Farm are compliant with mandated environmental and waste management regulations.

The proposed facility is a pre-engineered, clear-span, metal building that will provide approximately 35,000 square feet of covered space. The west side of the facility will be enclosed by exterior metal wall panels. The new facility will provide students hands-on training in all aspects of beef management.

The estimated cost of the building is $480,000 and will be funded with discretionary funds available within the School of Veterinary Medicine. No funds will be requested from the State for construction, capital improvements, or operations and maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the request to construct a beef teaching facility, a non-state funded project. RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Utah State University desires approval to construct a new beef teaching facility, a non-state funded project, located at the South Farm, and

WHEREAS, The new facility will replace outdated beef teaching facilities, and

WHEREAS, The design of the new facility will allow for more relevant research to be conducted utilizing beef animals, as well as opportunities for extension activities with beef producers from around the state, and

WHEREAS, The facility will also ensure that beef operations at the USU South Farm are compliant with mandated environmental and waste management regulations, and

WHEREAS, The proposed facility is a pre-engineered, clear-span, metal building that will provide approximately 35,000 square feet of covered space, and

WHEREAS, The west side of the facility will be enclosed by exterior metal wall panels, and

WHEREAS, The new facility will provide students hands-on training in all aspects of beef management, and

WHEREAS, The estimated cost of the building is $480,000 and will be funded with discretionary funds available within the School of Veterinary Medicine, and

WHEREAS, No funds will be requested from the State for construction, capital improvements, or operations and maintenance, and

WHEREAS, The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the request to construct a beef teaching facility, a non-state funded project:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the request to construct a beef teaching facility, a non-state funded project.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

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Date

4 May 2018

ITEM FOR ACTION

RE: Proposed Research Revenue Bonds, Series 2018

Issuance of Research Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 to finance Phase II of the Space Dynamics Laboratory located on the Innovation Campus.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The University proposes to issue revenue bonds totaling $31,400,000, together with other amounts necessary to pay costs of issuance, pay capitalized interest, and fund any debt service reserve requirement to finance Phase II of the Space Dynamics Laboratory located on the Innovation Campus (see the attached Preliminary Summary Sheet) previously approved by the Board of Trustees, Board of Regents, State Building Board, and the Legislature. Bonds will be repaid with funds received from reimbursed overhead on research projects.

RECOMMENDATION

The President and Vice President for Business and Finance recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the issuance of Research Revenue Bonds, Series 2018.

RESOLUTION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, The University proposes to issue revenue bonds totaling $31,400,000, together with other amounts necessary to pay costs of issuance, pay capitalized interest, and fund any debt service reserve requirement to finance Phase II of the Space Dynamics Laboratory located on the Innovation Campus (see the attached Preliminary Summary Sheet) previously approved by the Board of Trustees, Board of Regents, State Building Board, and the Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Bonds will be repaid with funds received from reimbursed overhead on research projects:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the USU Board of Trustees hereby approves the issuance of Research Revenue Bonds, Series 2018.

RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE USU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Date

Utah State University Research Revenue Bonds, Series 2018B Preliminary Summary Sheet

Proposed Issue: Research Revenue Bonds

Total Approximate Issue Size: $33,165,000

Use of Funds: To finance the cost of constructing the Space Dynamics Laboratory Phase II, fund capitalized interest and a debt service reserve fund, if needed; and pay associated costs of issuance.

Detail of Proposed Series 2018B Bonds:

Principal Amount: Not to exceed $35,000,000

Interest Rate: Not to exceed 5.0%

Maturity Date: Not to exceed 32 years

Aggregate Discount: Not to exceed 2% Underwriter’s Discount: Not to exceed 2%

Bond Rating: AA from S&P

Source of Repayment: Research Revenues

Timetable Considerations: Regent approval will be sought at the May 18 meeting. The University is proceeding with plans to sell bonds soon after Regent approval is received, with a tentative sale date planned for May 31. The University anticipates selling bonds by competitive sale, and the underwriter will be whichever provides the lowest borrowing cost as a combination of each bidder’s proposed rates and fees. The anticipated closing date is June 13, 2018.

The University has also issued a Request for Proposals for Trustee Services. Depending on the results of that RFP, the University may change Trustees

STRATEGIC AGENDA

Regional Campuses/USU Eastern Campuses

Laurens H. Smith, Interim Provost Richard C. Etchberger, Vice Provost Gary S. Straquadine, Vice Chancellor, USU Eastern Campuses