The UOG Board of Regents held their most recent meeting on Thursday Nov. 16 at 5:30 pm in the RFK Library\u2019s AV room. A working session was held 1 hour prior to this at the President\u2019s Conference Room in the SBPA building.<\/p>\n

According to the UOG website, the University\u2019s Board of Regents has general supervision over UOG. They, \u201cSet the policies governing the duties, conditions of employment, compensation, and salary of all University employees.\u201d An annual budget submitted to the legislature is also their duty.<\/p>\n

The board meets no less than 4 times a year. This meeting was their fourth for 2016.<\/p>\n

In attendance were board members, various UOG faculty and professors, representatives from Student Government Association, as well as some members of the public.<\/p>\n

The meeting began with opening remarks from the chairperson, Ms.\u00a0Antoinette Sanford and UOG president and Board Executive Secretary Robert A. Underwood.<\/p>\n

One recurring theme in board member\u2019s remarks was concerns about funding for the university.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy biggest concern here, for the record, is the fact that we are still severely underfunded. We\u2019ve had meetings with the president and the administration, and they are very very concerned,\u201d Chairperson Ms. Antoinette Sanford said in her opening report.<\/p>\n

UOG President Robert Underwood\u2019s opening report mirrored Chairperson Sanford\u2019s in this aspect.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in a very severe financial situation,\u201d said Underwood. \u201cWe\u2019ve had to hold back spending and slow down other spending, and it has been very difficult on almost everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n

SGA president Samantha David also expressed how the financial issues have resulted in a smaller than usual SGA Thanksgiving event, which will be a small luncheon this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do understand the financial crisis,\u201d David said. \u201cWe used to have it as a big event but now it is smaller scale and we are looking to people and department heads to donate food and drinks to celebrate the holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other reports included a new research boat for marine laboratory, a new director of marine laboratory, and mention of a new bike program that allows students to rent bikes for use on or off campus.<\/p>\n

The remainder of the meeting went smoothly with recently tenured staff being recognized and all resolutions passing without opposition.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Board of Regents visit the UOG website page at http:\/\/www.uog.edu\/administration\/board-of-regents\/board-of-regents-home. You can also contact Christine Mabayag at 735-2990 or Louise Toves at 735-2995 for information regarding scheduled meeting dates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The UOG Board of Regents held their most recent meeting on Thursday Nov. 16 at 5:30 pm in the RFK Library\u2019s AV room. A working session was held 1 hour prior to this at the President\u2019s Conference Room in the SBPA building. According to the UOG website, the University\u2019s Board of Regents has general supervision … <\/p>\n

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