Alabama State University

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board approved the agenda and later discussed the President's incentives, noting the fulfillment of Fundraising and Partnerships goals but not Enrollment and Retention goals, leading to an approval of a 5% incentive based on the met categories. A resolution regarding the Magic City Classic (MCC) was presented and approved, aimed at ensuring compliance with state auditors, addressing audit findings, managing MCC proceeds, and providing funds for scholarships and event operations. The board also expressed gratitude for the University's participation in the Port City Classic.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to changes to the organizational chart, the President's Evaluation Instrument, and a line of credit. The board also approved the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program and Amended Dual Enrollment Policy. Additionally, the 2023-2024 Operating Budget, 2012A Bond Issue, and a 3% pay raise effective January 1, 2024, were approved. The merger of the Office of Disability Services and the Office of Veteran Affairs and Military Science, along with a name change to the Office of Accessibility and Veteran Affairs, was also approved. An audit presentation was given, and reports were heard from the Faculty Senate, Non Instructional Staff Council, and Student Government Association. Trustee McCord will be the Board's representative on the ASU Foundation.

The meeting included the establishment of a quorum and approval of the agenda. The board discussed and approved the purchase of two properties located at 1709 Forest Avenue and 1708 West Fourth Street for student housing. The board also acknowledged students attending the National Society of Black Engineers meeting in Atlanta.

The meeting included a President's report which highlighted the Founders' Day Celebration, Strategic Plan, CommUniversity, Christian Brothers Network, Budget Request presentation, South Florida Alumni Chapter, TMC - Project Soar Collaboration, and BioTech Consortium. The launch of an engineering program in Fall 2024 and the ACHE approval of the OT Doctoral program were mentioned. The board discussed the Trust for Educational Excellence Investment Committee Update. The board approved the recommendation to appoint Mrs. Alondrea Pritchett as Vice President for Business and Finance. The Student Government Association (SGA) provided a report, highlighting initiatives such as the River Region Blanket Drive, Home for the Holidays, Hornet Buzz Line, and partnerships with Campus Life.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various committee reports, including Academic Affairs, where the commencement of a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering was approved. The Property Committee's recommendations led to approvals for a Property Acquisition and the Beverly Hall Phase II Renovation Construction Contract. Reports were also submitted by the Faculty Senate, Non Instructional Staff Council, and Student Government Association, covering topics such as campus access, salary studies, tuition discounts, campus safety, and student issues. The board also addressed the President's Contract and recognized the contributions of retiring and deceased individuals.