Board of Regents Meeting
Texas State University System
Board of Regents Meeting
Greetings! Welcome to Huntsville and to Sam Houston State University. It is a privilege to host the August meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents, and we are delighted to welcome you to our campus and community.
Welcome to Huntsville and to Sam Houston State University. It is a privilege to host the August meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents and to welcome you to campus.
Sam Houston has continued to build momentum across several key areas. We’re continuing last year’s trend of enrollment increases and are expecting a good bump this fall. We celebrated the opening of the new Health Professions Building in Conroe, expanding opportunities in high-demand healthcare fields, and the construction of the Active Learning Center on the Huntsville campus is well under way. The expansion and renovation of our School of Nursing at The Woodlands Center is progressing well and will increase our nursing cohort capacity by up to 70%.
We are proud of our students, campuses, and progress, and we encourage you to explore what makes Sam Houston special.
On Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., we invite you to visit our Smith-Hutson Financial Center and Trading Floor. In this new space, students will monitor global markets, track stock movements, and assess economic trends.
The August Board of Regents meeting will convene at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Orange Ballroom on the second floor of the Lowman Student Center. Lunch on Thursday will be served in room 230 of the Lowman Student Center. We look forward to hosting you for dinner at the club level of our much-anticipated state-of-the-art bound-to-be-good-luck Bowers Stadium Press Box. We are excited to show it off to you.
Throughout your stay, transportation will be provided between the University Hotel and all scheduled events. Should you need assistance at any point about anything, please contact Dr. McCartney Johnson at (423) 946-7123 or Jennifer Alexander at (817) 685-5900.
Thank you for your continued leadership and for your dedication to the Texas State University System and its mission. It is an honor to share with you the remarkable progress and spirit of
Sam Houston State University.
Sincerely,
Alisa White, Ph.D.
President
Locations
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University Hotel
1610 Bobby K. Marks Drive
Huntsville, TX 77341
936.496.2151Click arrow below for map
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Board Meeting
Lowman Student Center - Orange Ballroom
1802 Avenue I
(LSC Parking Garage-1730 Avenue I)
Huntsville, TX 77340Click arrow below for map
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Optional Activity
Tour of the Smith – Hutson Financial Center and Trading Floor
1821 Avenue I
Room 108
Huntsville, Texas 77340Click arrow below for map
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Thursday Dinner
Bowers Stadium, Press Box
620 Bowers Blvd
Huntsville, TX 77340Click arrow below for map
Wednesday, Aug. 5
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 5:45 p.m. | Transportation departs from the hotel for the President’s dinner and alternate dinner |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner at Smith-Lenamon House for Regents, Presidents, and Chancellor |
| 6 p.m. | Optional Dinner at The Raven Italian Bistro for all other participants Transportation will return attendees to the hotel following both dinners. |
Thursday, Aug. 6
All meeting rooms are in the Lowman Student Center.
Business Attire for all sessions.
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| 7 – 9 a.m. | Breakfast available in the Bluebonnet Room of the University Hotel. |
| 8:30 – 11:15 a.m. | Continuous transportation between the University Hotel and the Lowman Student Center. Shuttles will also run to the optional activity. |
| 10 – 11 a.m. | Optional Activity: Tour of the Smith – Hutson Financial Center and Trading Floor |
| 9:30 a.m. | Presidents’ Meeting (Presidents and Chancellor) |
| 10 a.m. | Chief Finance Officers Meeting Lowman Student Center, Room 242 |
| 10 a.m. | Chief Student Affairs Officers Meeting Lowman Student Center, Room 320 |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch – Lowman Student Center, Room 230 A&B |
| 12:30 p.m. | BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING – Lowman Student Center, Orange Ballroom Convene in Open Session
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| ~1:30 p.m. | Recess into Executive Session – Lowman Student Center – Room 241 A&B Personnel, Legal and Real Estate Matters |
| ~1:30 p.m. | Breakout Meetings (concurrent with Executive Session)
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| 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Continuous transportation from Lowman Student Center to University Hotel |
| 5:45 p.m. | Transportation departs from University Hotel to Bowers Stadium, Press Box |
| 6:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception and Dinner at Bowers Stadium, Press Box, Suite and Club Levels | Business Attire Transportation will return attendees to the hotel following the event. |
Friday, Aug. 7
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7 – 9 a.m. | Breakfast available in the Bluebonnet Room of the University Hotel. All overnight guests should check out prior to the meeting. If flying, luggage will be stored and placed on designated transportation to the airport. |
| 8 – 9 a.m. | Continuous transportation from University Hotel to the Lowman Student Center |
| 9 a.m. | Student Advisory Board Breakfast (Regents, Chancellor, and Presidents) |
| 9 – 9:45 a.m. | Breakfast available for remaining attendees |
| 10 a.m. | BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING – Lowman Student Center, Orange Ballroom Convene in Open Session
Following the Board meeting, transportation will be provided back to the University Hotel and designated airports as needed. |
Next Quarterly Meeting: November 19–20, 2026, at Texas State University in San Marcos
Need Assistance?
Contact
General Support:
Dr. McCartney Johnson, Deputy to the President:
423.946.7123
Jennifer Alexander, Executive Assistant:
817.685.5900
Tabitha Shanley, Special Events:
713.851.4151
Transportation:
Sierra Owens, Administrative Coodinator:
979.476.4450
IT Support:
Fawzi Norman - 936.714.9070
Garrett Jeter - 936.661.7047
University Hotel
936.496.2151
University Police
936.294.1800 (Non-emergency)