Academic and Student Affairs
The Academic and Student Affairs Committee may consider matters pertaining to the teaching, research, and public service programs of the university and to its faculty, staff, and students.
Committee Members
- Brent Barry, Chair
- Iris Maria Chavez
- Ryan Goodrich
- Debra Lee
- Daniel P. Santos
- Dr. Hala Schepmann
- Garima Sharma
Meeting Schedule
2025 Regular Meetings – Hannon Library, Meese Room, 12:00 -3:30 p.m.
- January 16, 2025
- April 17, 2025
- June 18, 2025
- October 16, 2025
Meeting date, time and location are subject to change. Final details will appear in the public meeting notice seven days in advance of the meeting.
Executive, Audit, and Governance
The Executive, Audit, and Governance Committee (EAGC) may act for the board on any matter, as necessary or appropriate, except for the hiring or removal of the university president. When sitting as the Executive Committee, the EACG shall consider matters pertaining to the employment of the university president. When sitting as the Audit Committee, the EAGC may consider matters pertaining to audits, compliance, and risk management. The committee also considers matters pertaining to governance of the board such as structure, composition, engagement, and assessment.
Committee Members
- Brent Barry
- Iris Maria Chavez
- Sheila Clough, Chair
- Daniel P. Santos
- Liz Shelby
Meeting Schedule
2025 Regular Meetings – Hannon Library, DeBoer Room, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- January 17, 2025
- April 18, 2025
- June 20, 2025
- October 17, 2025
Meeting date, time and location are subject to change. Final details will appear in the public meeting notice seven days in advance of the meeting.
*Regular meetings of the full governing Board of Trustees of Southern Oregon University occur after the Executive, Audit, and Governance Committee, from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Meese Room of the Hannon Library on these dates.
Finance and Administration
The Finance and Administration Committee may consider matters pertaining to the financial, capital, and other assets of the university.
Committee Members
- Christina Medina
- Jason Mendoza
- Daniel P. Santos
- Liz Shelby, Chair
- Julissa Taitano
- Barry Thalden
Meeting Schedule
2025 Regular Meetings – Hannon Library, Meese Room, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- January 16, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- April 17, 2025
- May 15, 2025
- June 18, 2025
- October 16, 2025
Meeting date, time and location are subject to change. Final details will appear in the public meeting notice seven days in advance of the meeting.
Contact
SOU Board of Trustees
trustees@sou.edu
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.8055