1. The campus identifies the source of funds or method of finance and estimated costs. If the project is to be funded through bond proceeds or issuance of bonds, contact the Chief Financial Officer or the General Counsel’s Office. For major repairs or renovation, new construction or additions to existing facilities, submit a completed Method of Finance (MOF) and a project proposal to the System Chief Financial Officer. Board Policy 730.1 and Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1407. Where the … [Read more...] about Construction Project Approval Process
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Board Approval Requirements
Many construction, repair or renovation projects, and most contracts with engineers and architects, require some level of approval by the Board of Trustees. Click here to view a decision tree representing the basic requirements. If the campus, unit or division (campus) has any doubt whether Board approval is required, the General Counsel’s Office should be contacted for further guidance. 1. The following require approval of the Board of Trustees: Contracting with an architect or … [Read more...] about Board Approval Requirements
Construction Contracting Procedures
This section reflects a compilation of requirements of law, policies implemented by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, and recommended practices. The guidance provided is necessarily general in nature. If anything in this section is inconsistent with applicable law or Board policy, the current law or policy controls. The General Counsel’s Office should be consulted for specific guidance on any questions of law, policy or internal approval processes. This guidance reflects legislative … [Read more...] about Construction Contracting Procedures
Bobbitt Names Serna to Lead UAFS in Interim Chancellor Role
LITTLE ROCK (Aug. 16, 2018) — University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced the appointment of Edward Serna, Ed.D., as interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS). Current Chancellor Paul B. Beran, Ph.D., a nnounced he is leaving the institution Aug. 31 after leading the campus for more than 12 years to become the executive director and CEO of the South Dakota Higher Education Board of Regents. Serna is currently chief of staff and … [Read more...] about Bobbitt Names Serna to Lead UAFS in Interim Chancellor Role
Academic Program Changes
Under Board of Trustees Policy 620.1, Board approval is required for the addition, deletion, suspension, or significant modification of academic programs. Action by the Board of Trustees must occur prior to submission to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) for notification or action by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB). Other academic matters, listed at the bottom of the page, are submitted to the Board as notification or consent agenda items. For each … [Read more...] about Academic Program Changes