2.10.2026 - URI Board of Trustees Governance Committee Meeting

The URI Board of Trustees Governance Committee met on February 10, 2026, to discuss several governance and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the consideration and approval of updated procurement regulations reflecting changes in federal uniform guidance effective October 1, 2025. These updates increased procurement thresholds for sponsored research funds, adjusted solicitation criteria based on inflation, and aligned policies with federal and state legal requirements. The committee voted to recommend these revised procurement regulations to the full board for approval. Additionally, the committee approved minor updates to the sexual misconduct policy and discussed upcoming events such as the annual board retreat and grassroots advocacy day. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were addressed in this meeting.