Board of Regents June meeting coverage: Budget approval, civics initiative, more

Regents approve $4.8 billion budget
The University of Colorado Board of Regents approved a nearly $4.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2019-20. It includes a 3% compensation pool for faculty and staff.

Regents’ civics initiative set to advance at UCCS
A slate of civics education initiatives is moving forward at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs following approval by the Board of Regents.

Regents approve letter affirming freedom of expression for students
After six months of deliberation and compromise, the regents voted 9-0 to send a letter to all incoming CU freshmen, beginning this fall, affirming the university’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic freedom.

CU Boulder leading way on student-athlete health and wellness, panel tells regents
CU Boulder, through its research and Athletic Department practices, is recognized as a national leader for student-athlete health and wellness programs, a panel of university experts told the University of Colorado Board of Regents on Thursday.

Regents roundup: Gallegos elected chair; law and policy changes approved
Glen Gallegos, a Grand Junction Republican, was elected chair of the University of Colorado Board of Regents.