St. Edwards University

“The Executive Committee of the university is composed of at least five voting members of the Board of Trustees, including the officers of the Board and, ex officio, the President of St. Edward's University. Members of this Committee, other than the officers of the Board and the President, are appointed by the Chairperson of the Board, these appointments being ratified by vote of the full Board. The Executive Committee shall exercise all powers of the Board at such times as the Board is not in session, except that it shall not have the power to alter or revoke any previous order, resolution, or vote of a meeting of the Board unless specifically granted such power by the Board. It shall not have the power to elect or remove officers of the Board of Trustees, elect or remove the President of St. Edward's University, or to amend the charter or Bylaws of the Corporation. The Committee shall not act on matters properly the first responsibility of standing committees for review, study, and recommendation to it and/or to the Board, except in emergencies of consequence to St. Edward's University generally. The functions of this Committee shall also include evaluation of the stated mission and goals of the University, evaluation of the various programs of the University and ensuring that these are consistent with the mission and goals of the University. The Executive Committee shall have a standing subcommittee, appointed by the Chairperson of the Board, responsible for reviewing the compensation package of the President and recommending the same to the full committee. The subcommittee will also oversee the compensation packages of senior staff to assure compliance with applicable law, regulation and good practice. Regular and special meetings shall be at the call of the Chairperson or President or upon written request of any two voting Trustee members of the Committee.”

“The Executive Committee of the university is composed of at least five voting members of the Board of Trustees, including the officers of the Board and, ex officio, the President of St. Edward's University. Members of this Committee, other than the officers of the Board and the President, are appointed by the Chairperson of the Board, these appointments being ratified by vote of the full Board. The Executive Committee shall exercise all powers of the Board at such times as the Board is not in session, except that it shall not have the power to alter or revoke any previous order, resolution, or vote of a meeting of the Board unless specifically granted such power by the Board. It shall not have the power to elect or remove officers of the Board of Trustees, elect or remove the President of St. Edward's University, or to amend the charter or Bylaws of the Corporation. The Committee shall not act on matters properly the first responsibility of standing committees for review, study, and recommendation to it and/or to the Board, except in emergencies of consequence to St. Edward's University generally. The functions of this Committee shall also include evaluation of the stated mission and goals of the University, evaluation of the various programs of the University and ensuring that these are consistent with the mission and goals of the University. The Executive Committee shall have a standing subcommittee, appointed by the Chairperson of the Board, responsible for reviewing the compensation package of the President and recommending the same to the full committee. The subcommittee will also oversee the compensation packages of senior staff to assure compliance with applicable law, regulation and good practice. Regular and special meetings shall be at the call of the Chairperson or President or upon written request of any two voting Trustee members of the Committee.”

“Board of Trustees: As provided for in the Merger Agreement, the Provincial Superior of Congregation of Holy Cross Moreau Province and another three active Trustees to be named by the Congregation of Holy Cross Moreau Province are members of the university Board of Trustees. All other members of the Board of Trustees are elected. The Board of Trustees is self-perpetuating and shall consist of Trustees elected by the Board and those persons elected as Emeriti or who sit with the Trustees, ex officio.”

“Rhonda D Cartwright, Vice President for Financial Affairs, 204 Lo Saab Cove, Lafayette, LA 70506”

“The completed Form 990 is made available to the Fiduciary Committee of the Board of Trustees of the university via hardcopy or email prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service. The Fiduciary Committee is responsible for the review and oversight of the University's financial statements and tax reporting. Financial statements and IRS Form 990, which are released to the public, are reviewed prior to filing and release of information. Financial statements and IRS Form 990 are available to all Board members after review by the Fiduciary Committee.”

“St. Edward's University's Conflict of Interest Policy is applicable to all members of the university's Board of Trustees and Officers. A conflict is deemed to exist in the event that a Trustee, Officer or family member of either is affiliated with an organization that may transact business with the university. The policy defines "Trustee", "Officer", "family members" and "affiliation". Disclosure of any/all of these types of relationships or the appearance of such relationships is required to be made annually by September or as soon as a potential conflict arises. These disclosures are made in writing on the St. Edward's Conflict of Interest form and submitted to the Assistant to the President for Institutional Relations for trustees and to the Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning for university officers. After collecting the Conflict of Interest forms, the assistants provide the President and Chair of the Board with a report stating whether or not there are any conflicts. If any potential conflicts are disclosed, the appropriate assistant is to notify university's legal counsel. Counsel will in turn determine if an actual conflict exists. If a conflict is determined to exist with a trustee the matter is reported to the university President and Board Chair. If a conflict is determined to exist with a university officer, the matter is reported to the university President. In either case, the individual(s) receiving the report must take all appropriate action.”

“For the university President and key employees, the university engages national search firms to solicit candidates who meet the established criteria for the open position. As part of the work performed by these firms, a salary range acceptable to the university is determined and compared to industry data. All work performed by the national firm is reviewed by an internally appointed search committee. Once individuals are hired, any increase in compensation for key employees is approved by the President. Compensation increases for the President is approved by the Board of Trustees.”

“Form 990 - available on the Guidestar website - www.guidestar.org”

“The university makes the following items available to the general public: Governing Document - maintained on file in the university library. Conflict of Interest Policy - maintained with the governing documents in the university library. Financial Statements - available upon request from the Office of Vice President for Financial Affairs.”

“George E. Martin: Included in Column [D] is a taxable housing allowance of $45,000, taxable automobile allowance of $4,068, taxable long-term disability insurance of $380, and taxable reimbursements of $12,000. The payments of the taxable reimbursements, automobile allowance, long-term disability insurance and housing allowance are made pursuant to the terms of the contract with President Martin and the university. Donna M. Jurick SND is a member of the religious order of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Sister Jurick does not receive compensation from St. Edward's University; therefore, no Form W-2 is prepared or reported. Sister Jurick participates in St. Edward's University's medical and dental plan. The amounts reported on Part VII, Section A, Column F reflect the value of these benefits.”

“Other changes to net assets as follows: Gain related to change in fair market value of interest rate swaps, $61,464. Total other changes to net assets -increase -$61,464.”

“St. Edward's University, Inc. issued consolidated financial statements that are audited and opined by an independent certified public accountant prepared in accordance with GAAP and GAAS for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. The university's financial statements consolidate the financial activity of St. Edward's University, Inc. with the financial activity of The Catholic Cemetery Association of Austin, Inc. in which the university has a controlling and economic interest. The independent certified public accountant issued an unmodified opinion for the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. In the accountant's opinion, based upon their audit and reports of other auditors, the consolidated financial statements presented fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of St. Edward's University, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 2014 and changes in the net assets and cash flows for said year ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.”