LITTLE ROCK — University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria has issued an open letter reaffirming the UA System’s commitment to academic excellence, affordability, free expression, intellectual diversity, and responsible stewardship in response to a national call to action from U.S. Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon. In the letter, Silveria outlines how the UA System, which serves students through 22 campuses, divisions, and units across the state, is advancing its mission … [Read more...] about UA System President Reaffirms Commitment to Public Higher Education in Open Letter

Linked below are drafts of five revised Board Policies that will be presented for consideration at the September 18, 2026, regular Board of Trustees meeting. These drafts are released in accordance with UA System Policy 220.1, which requires proposed Board Policy amendments to be shared with the Board and the Chancellors and chief executives of the campus, divisions, and units at least 30 days before the Board meeting at which the policies will be considered. Questions or feeback regarding these … [Read more...] about Policy Updates Released for Consideration at September Meeting

Linked below are drafts of one new and two revised Board Policies that will be presented to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas for consideration at their September 26, 2025, regular Board meeting. The policy drafts are red lined to show the proposed changes. Questions and feedback regarding these proposed policy amendments can be directed to the appropriate system staff via the President’s Office or Ben Beaumont (bbeaumont@uasys.edu). The proposed policy amendments … [Read more...] about Drafts of Proposed Board Policy Amendments Release for Sept. 26 BOT Meeting

Linked below are drafts of four revised and one new Board Policy that will be presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration at the May 22, 2025, regular Board of Trustees meeting. The attached policy drafts are red lined to show the proposed changes. Question or comments regarding these proposed policy amendments can be directed to Ben Beaumont (bbeaumont@uasys.edu). The proposed policy amendments include: Revised Board Policy 365.1 Financial Accounting and Reporting – This proposed … [Read more...] about Proposed Board Policy Revisions Released for May 22 Meeting

As part of the periodic review of Board of Trustees Policies to ensure alignment with current law and practice, the following is a summary of proposed policy changes to be presented to the Board at the September 11-12 meeting at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Red-lined versions of the policy drafts are linked. Revised Board Policy 505.6 Withholding of Diplomas, Transcripts, and Registration The U.S. Department of Education released, on October 24, 2023, its final rules to … [Read more...] about Board Policy Revisions Proposed for Sept. Meeting