What's Being Discussed

• Endowment fund performance: The committee will review how the University's UBS Legacy Endowment Fund performed during the fourth quarter of the 2026 fiscal year.
• Financial health update: A broad financial status report covering the fourth quarter of FY 2026 will be presented, giving regents a picture of the University's overall financial standing.
• Committee planning: Members will discuss their goals and priorities for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year.
• Enrollment management services: The committee will consider hiring an outside company called EAB to help UH Mānoa develop strategies for recruiting and retaining students.

Decisions Expected

• A vote is anticipated on whether to approve moving forward with procuring EAB's enrollment management consulting services for UH Mānoa.
• A personnel action is posted for public information: the appointment of Denise [last name redacted in source] as Interim Provost at UH Mānoa, effective August 7, 2026 through August 6, 2027, at a monthly salary of $27,531. This action does not require board approval.

Who Should Pay Attention

• UH Mānoa students and families interested in how the university manages enrollment and finances
• Faculty and staff affected by senior leadership changes or budget decisions
• Donors and investors who contribute to or follow the University's endowment fund
• Hawaii taxpayers and community members who want to understand how public university funds are being managed

The meeting takes place Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Bachman Hall, UH Mānoa, and will also be broadcast live at www.hawaii.edu/bor. Public testimony is welcome and can be submitted by email to bor.testimony@hawaii.edu.