Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), DoD.
Quarterly meeting notice.
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), this notice announces a meeting of the Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences on August 3, 2010, in Bethesda, MD.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (open session) and from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. (closed session).
The meeting will be held at the Everett Alvarez Jr. Board of Regents Room (D 3001), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Janet S. Taylor, Designated Federal Official, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone 301–295–3066. Ms. Taylor can also provide base access procedures.
Meetings of the Board of Regents assure that USU operates in the best traditions of academia. An outside Board is necessary for institutional accreditation.
The actions that will take place include the approval of minutes from the Board of Regents Meeting held May 14, 2010; acceptance of reports from working committees; approval of faculty appointments and promotions; and the awarding of master's and doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences and public health. The Acting President, USU will also present a report. These actions are necessary for the University to pursue its mission, which is to provide outstanding health care practitioners and scientists to the uniformed services.
Pursuant to Federal statute and regulations (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165) and the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Seating is on a first-come basis. The closed portion of this meeting (from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.) is authorized by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) as the subject matter involves personal and private observations.
Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Board of Regents. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official (