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September 2025 – Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents

Regents Tamaki (Chair), Forsman, Fuller, Harris, Hernandez, Rhoads, Rice, Riojas, Schumacher, Walker, Zeeck

Thursday, September 11, 2025

8:30 a.m.

Zillow Commons, Gates CenterÌý

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I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call: Assistant Secretary Kristine Holmberg-Lennemann
III. Confirm Agenda
IV. Public Comment Period
V.

REPORTS TO THE BOARDÌý

Faculty Senate Chair – Professor Aarti Bhat

Student Leaders:

ASUW Tacoma President – Mr. Elias Feleke

GPSS President – Mr. Ryan Wicklund

The Board will recess for meetings of the Finance and Asset Management Committee and Academic and Student Affairs Committee Meetings following the reports of the designated representatives.
VI. Report of the Chair: Regent Tamaki
VII. Report of the President: President Jones
VIII. Report of the CEO, UW Medicine: Dr. Dellit
IX. Report of the UWMC Committee: Regent Rhoads
X. BOARD ITEMS
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Annual Report of the UW Medicine Advisory Board (Information)

David Zeeck, Regent, UW Medicine Advisory Board Chair

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Approve Amendments to the Hospital Services Agreement with King County for Harborview Medical Center (Recommended action)

Tim Dellit, CEO, UW Medicine, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, and Dean, School of Medicine

Margaret Shepherd, Chief of Staff, Executive Office of the President and the Provost

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Annual Report of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee (Information)

Alexes Harris, Regent, DEI Advisory Committee Chair

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Annual Research Report (Information)

Tricia Serio, Provost and Executive Vice President

Mari Ostendorf, Vice Provost, Research

Sarah Castro, Director, Federal Relations

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Approve Resolution of Appreciation for Alexes Harris (Recommended action)

Blaine Tamaki, Chair of the Board

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Approve Resolution of Appreciation for Constance Rice (Recommended action)

Blaine Tamaki, Chair of the Board

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Approve Resolution of Appreciation for Rogelio Riojas (Recommended action)

Blaine Tamaki, Chair of the Board

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Notice of Unfair Labor Practice (Information)

Margaret Shepherd, Chief of Staff, Executive Office of the President and the Provost

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Notice of Unfair Labor Practice (Information)

Margaret Shepherd, Chief of Staff, Executive Office of the President and the Provost

XI.Ìý CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes of the Meetings on July 9 and 10, 2025
Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting on August 12, 2025
Approve 2026 Schedule of Meetings
Approve 2025-26 Board Officer and Other Appointments
Academic and Administrative Appointments
Item pulled from the agenda
Approve Amendments to Voluntary Retirement Incentive (VRI) Program for Tenured Faculty
Approve Resolution to Issue General Revenue Obligations (Bonds) for University Projects and Refunding
Fairmont Olympic Hotel: Approve Lease Extension and Delegation of Authority
Approve UWMC Montlake Kitchen Cafeteria Renovation and Expansion Project
XII. STANDING COMMITTEES
A. UW Medical Center Committee: Regent Rhoads – Chair
Financial Key Performance Indicators—July (Information only)
Quality and Safety Report—July (Information only) M-5*
Approve Provider Credentials—July (Action under delegated authority)
Financial Key Performance Indicators—August (Information only)
Quality and Safety Report—August (Information only) M-8*
Approve Provider Credentials—August (Action under delegated authority)
* Coordinated quality improvement/risk management/peer review information is confidential under RCW 70.41.200/4.24.205/4.24.250/43.70.510.
B. Governance Committee: Regent Tamaki – Chair, ex officio
Review Divestment Proposals, and Take Necessary Actions (Possible Action)
Presidential Transition Update (Information only)
C. Academic and Student Affairs Committee: Regent Fuller – Chair
Provost’s Report (Information only)
Introduction of New Leadership: Dean, College of Built Environments (Information only)
Introduction of New Leadership: Vice Provost, Enrollment Management (Information only)
Introduction of New Leadership: Chair, Faculty Senate (Information only)
2025-26 Student Leader Introductions (Information only)
D. Finance and Asset Management Committee: Regent Forsman – Chair
Actions Taken Under Delegated Authority (Information only)
UWINCO Quarterly Investment Performance Report—Quarter Ended June 30, 2025 (Information only)
Annual Report on Lease Obligations (Information only)
Budget, Finance, and Capital Report (Information only)
Annual Report of the Advisory Committee on Real Estate (ACRE) (Information only)
UW Tacoma Student Housing & Dining Project Summary (Information only)
UWMC Northwest Outpatient Medical Clinic Outpatient Surgery Center Operating Room Expansion Project (Information only)
XIII.

DATE FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETINGS:

Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13, 2025.

XIV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

(To review pending or potential litigation with counsel present, per 42.30.110 RCW)

XV. OTHER BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURN