URI Board of Trustees Joint Executive Committee and Compensation Subcommittee Meeting

The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees held a joint meeting of its Executive Committee and Compensation Subcommittee on June 15, 2026. The meeting included discussions on the presidential performance review process, with annual self-assessments and goal setting for the upcoming year. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a detailed report from Vice President Becky Hill on the Joint Alternative Retirement Plan Committee, covering the management and performance of retirement plan assets totaling over $2 billion across URI and affiliated institutions. The committee reviewed investment options, fiduciary training, recordkeeping services provided by TIAA, and ongoing challenges with state ERP system integration. The discussion also touched on participant engagement strategies and administrative fee structures. The meeting concluded with motions to enter executive session for confidential discussions on presidential compensation and performance, followed by approval of amendments to the compensation committee calendar and recommendations for annual performance-based incentives.