Committees
The Standing Rules provide that there are five standing committees of the Board—the Executive Committee; the Academic Affairs Committee; the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee; the Business Affairs Committee; and the Health Affairs Committee. Members of the committees are appointed by the chairperson, following consultation with the Board.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall serve as the consultant group for the President during times when the full Board is not in session and shall make recommendations to the full Board, when appropriate. The Executive Committee shall review the proposed agenda of each meeting of the Board of Regents and approve all agenda items of the remaining committees of the Board. Please see the Executive Committee Charter for more information.
- Paul Kenney, Chair
- Jim Scheer, Vice Chair
- Robert Schafer, Past Chair
- Barbara Weitz
- Libby Wilkins, UNL
- Brock Calamari, UNMC
Academic Affairs Committee
The Academic Affairs Committee shall address matters involving teaching, research, service and extension in support of the University mission. Please see the Academic Affairs Committee Charter for more information.
- Barbara Weitz, Chair
- Jack Stark, Vice Chair
- Kathy Wilmot
- Joel Makovicka
- Sam Schroeder, UNK
- Brock Calamari, UNMC
Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
The Audit Committee shall address policies affecting operations review, accountability, and audit. Please see the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee Charter for more information.
- Kathy Wilmot, Chair
- Jack Stark, Vice Chair
- Tim Clare
- Joel Makovicka
- Libby Wilkins, UNL
- Drew Leisy, UNO
Business and Finance Committee
The Business Affairs Committee shall address matters of finance, budget, and business administration in support of the University mission. Please see the Business and Finance Committee Charter for more information.
- Robert Schafer, Chair
- Tim Clare, Vice Chair
- Jim Scheer
- Paul Kenney
- Libby Wilkins, UNL
- Drew Leisy, UNO
Health Affairs Committee
The Health Affairs Committee “Committee” shall provide strategic direction and oversight,make recommendations to the Board, and act pursuant to delegated authority, on matters pertaining to the University’s health professions schools and programs, accreditation, research activities and planning, and implementation of strategic initiatives. Please see the Health Affairs Committee Charter for more information.
- Jim Scheer, Chair
- Tim Clare, Vice Chair
- Jack Stark
- Robert Schafer
- Sam Schroeder, UNK
- Brock Calamari, UNMC