Board members also approved three new degree programs in a full agenda of action

The university is entering the fourth year of its guaranteed tuition program

A distinguished economist and higher education leader, he will take office July 1

Agenda items include a vote on tuition and fee rates, School of Law overview, new degrees

Names must be submitted to the governor's office by March 13

The recommendation follows work by students, faculty and staff, and public feedback

Nominations will go to the governor, who will forward her choices to the Oregon Senate

Other action at the recent meeting included approval of a new degree, UO Portland funds

The next campus leader must personify the institution's core values, student well-being

Other items to be discussed include tuition, campus climate and a research partnership