Auburn University

The Board of Trustees reviewed various committee items including the construction of support buildings for the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, renovation of space in the Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center, architect selection for the Haley Center evaluation, and multiple real estate authorizations regarding subleasing, property leasing, and land acquisition. The Board discussed and approved the adoption of the Auburn University Governance and Authority Policy and a new Code of Conduct and Ethics, as well as the posthumous awarding of a degree. Committee reports covered institutional advancement, research and technology updates, endowment performance, and governmental affairs.

The board meeting agenda focused on various capital projects and academic proposals. Capital project discussions included the restoration of Petrie Hall, the final approval for the Jordan-Hare Stadium North Endzone Multipurpose Events Center Addition, the construction of the North Plaza, the renovation of the Foy Hall Student Veterans Resource Center, and the purchase of property on Technology Parkway for a vehicle research facility. Informational reports were provided on the Davis Aerospace Engineering Hall envelope restoration and various ongoing infrastructure projects. Academic agenda items included the proposal of a PhD and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, a Minor in Civic Life and the Public Good, and new Bachelor of Science programs in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, as well as Information Technology and Cybersecurity. The board also addressed proposed awards and namings.

This document outlines the Auburn University Code of Conduct and Ethics, which formalizes the institution's values derived from the Auburn Creed, specifically Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. It establishes expected ethical, legal, and professional behaviors for all Auburn Personnel across teaching, research, public service, and business practices. Key focus areas include exhibiting honesty and integrity, complying with laws and policies, preserving data security and confidentiality, and avoiding, reporting, and managing conflicts of interest. The Code also emphasizes respecting the rights and dignity of others, promoting equal opportunities, maintaining the Auburn brand reputation, encouraging reporting of concerns without fear of retaliation, and taking collective responsibility for actions.

The document details the Auburn University Spring 2019 Graduation Ceremony, which also served as a commencement event. Key segments included the presentation of colors and the singing of the national anthem led by a graduating student. Speeches were delivered highlighting the significance of the commencement as the closing of one chapter and the launch of a new one for graduates. The event recognized the platform party, faculty members, and the families and friends supporting the graduates. Specific mention was made of the 4,474 degrees to be awarded in the spring, bringing the total degrees awarded since 1856 to 329,841. An inspirational address was given by Paul Jacobson, an Auburn alumnus and Delta's Executive Vice President and CFO. The ceremony also recognized graduates achieving academic honors (Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude), Honors College distinctions, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa inductees, and commissioned military service members. The culmination involved the formal conferral of Doctoral of Philosophy degrees and the presentation of doctoral hoods.

The document details the Auburn University Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony specifically for the Harrison College of Pharmacy graduates. Key events included the introduction of platform party members, remarks by University President Dr. Christopher B. Roberts emphasizing the graduates' responsibilities as pharmacists and ambassadors, and a keynote address by Dr. Lucinda Maine. Dr. Maine's speech focused on 'making change' through innovation, evidence-based advocacy, and adherence to core values like hard work and honesty, referencing significant advancements in pharmacy practice, such as the pharmacist role in the COVID-19 vaccine administration. The ceremony concluded with the introduction of the student marshall and the presentation of candidates for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.