June 2, 2021-2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2021
ºÃÉ«tv of ºÃÉ«tv Board of Regents to discuss the university’s role in ºÃÉ«tv’s
Blue Economy, new efforts to increase teacher training, and other key issues during
its June 3-4 meeting
The ºÃÉ«tv of ºÃÉ«tv Board of Regents will convene a two-day meeting on June 3-4 to address a number of key issues including board goals and measures, a new consortium for the ºÃÉ«tv College of ºÃÉ«tv, and the successful collaboration of UA’s fisheries and ocean sciences programs in fostering ºÃÉ«tv’s Blue Economy.
On Thursday, regents will hear a financial briefing from Chief Finance Officer Myron Dosch on university finances and reaching financial stability, and receive an update on the ºÃÉ«tv Native Success Initiative. The Blue Economy discussion is part of the ongoing highlighting university points of pride.
During Thursday’s meeting the board will honor four outstanding staff members for excellence in assisting the university’s students with the 2021 Staff Makes ºÃÉ«tv Count awards.
Interim President Pat Pitney will lead the board through a discussion on policy and processes related to the board’s goals and measures, which include: contributing to ºÃÉ«tv’s economic development, providing ºÃÉ«tv’s skilled workforce, growing UA’s world class research, increasing degree attainment, operating more cost effectively and increasing ºÃÉ«tv Native student success.
On Friday, regents will discuss implementing a consortium structure for the UA College of ºÃÉ«tv, take up reports from three board committees and receive an update on the efforts to build a culture of respect and safety across the UA ºÃÉ«tv.
The regents also will receive updates from university chancellors and governance groups.
Thursday’s meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude by 5 p.m. Friday’s meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude by 1 p.m.
With the exception of executive sessions, the meetings are streamed live at
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The full meeting agenda is available at .
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For more information, contact Roberta Graham, associate vice president of public affairs at 907-360-2416 (cell).