Utah Board of Higher Education
Executive Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m. Board Policy Updates – Alison Adams
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Utah Board of Higher Education
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Thursday, April 3, 2025
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes
Executive Committee Members Present
Amanda Covington, Chair
Steve Neeleman, MD, Vice Chair
Javier Chavez Jr.
Office of the Commissioner
Geoffrey Landward, Commissioner of Higher Education
Alison Adams, General Counsel and Board Secretary
Angie Stallings, Deputy Commissioner and COO
Nate Talley, Deputy Commissioner and CFO
Melissa Van Hien, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner and Office Manager
Chair Covington called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee convened to take action on behalf of the Board under Board Policy R120 subsection 3.9.5.2.
Board Policy Updates
Alison Adams provided the policy update to the Board Executive Committee. It was recommended to rescind Board Policy R203 to be in compliance with SB282 (2025). Vice Chair Neeleman moved to rescind Board Policy R203, Presidential Search Committee Requirements and Board’s Selection of Presidents. Chair Covington seconded the motion. All Executive Committee members voted unanimously in favor, and the motion passed.
Vice Chair Neeleman moved to adjourn. Board member Chavez Jr. seconded the motion. The Executive Committee members in attendance voted unanimously in favor, and the motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 2:08 p.m.
Alison A. Adams, Secretary
Date Approved: May 15, 2025
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