University of Utah Board of Trustees

Resolution Accepting Membership in the Big 12 Conference

With the concurrence of President Taylor R. Randall and Director of Athletics, Mark Harlan, I recommend the following resolution:

WHEREAS the Big 12 Conference has extended an invitation to the University of Utah to join the conference;

WHEREAS intercollegiate athletics provides an opportunity to highlight and build upon the University of Utah’s extraordinary educational and research programs;

WHEREAS having the University of Utah join the Big 12 Conference represents a mutually beneficial athletic collaboration between the Conference and the University;

WHEREAS the Big 12 Conference has both a national and international reach that will enhance the University of Utah’s efforts to achieve a more global network of students and faculty;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the University of Utah Board of Trustees hereby authorizes President Taylor R. Randall to accept the invitation extended to the University of Utah to join the Big 12 Conference as a member; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes President Randall to negotiate and execute such documents as are necessary to formalize this acceptance and to take all necessary actions thereafter.

Christian Gardner, Chair             August 4, 2023