Central State University

The meeting provided a forum for students, faculty, and staff to voice concerns and ask questions regarding campus issues. A significant portion of the discussion focused on student experiences with online classes, with specific concerns raised by a graduating senior regarding the lack of in-person class opportunities and preparation for post-graduation transition.

This document outlines Central State University's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, emphasizing a student-centered vision and historic mission. The plan is structured around four core institutional priorities: Academic Excellence; Research and Public Service; Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence; and Strategic Investments in Innovation and Sustainable Infrastructure. These pillars aim to expand academic impact, foster innovation, and enhance service to students and communities, upholding values of excellence, accountability, innovation, and equity. The Office of Graduate Studies is highlighted as central to developing, overseeing, and promoting high-quality graduate programs to prepare scholars and leaders.

This document outlines the strategic direction, mission, vision, and values for Central State University's Office of Graduate Studies. It details the office's contribution to the university's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, particularly Goal Six, which focuses on enhancing student engagement and developing high-demand graduate programs. Key focus areas include establishing comprehensive protocols for graduate program development and oversight, upholding ethical standards, promoting interdisciplinary scholarship, and fostering core values such as academic excellence, respect, community engagement, innovation, professionalism, collaboration, and achievement. The plan also emphasizes policy development, statewide engagement, program expansion, and future initiatives for recruitment and financial support, with a vision to cultivate graduate student success and academic excellence.

The special meeting addressed a review of academic policy, student enrollment, fiscal controls, and a real estate appraisal. Key discussions included an update on Spring 2026 student enrollment, noting improvements over the previous year and the impact of a new UNCF scholarship allotment. Actions taken by the President to address the university's fiscal watch condition were presented, including a hiring freeze and tightened spending controls, alongside an evaluation of university assets for potential revenue generation. The board also discussed the status of utility payments to the City of Xenia, clarifying discrepancies in the outstanding balance and scheduling a meeting for resolution. Two resolutions were approved: Resolution 2026-01 amended the 2025-2026 Faculty Retrenchment Policy, and Resolution 2026-02 approved the amended 2025-2026 American Civic Literacy Course Development Plan. The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.

The special meeting covered several key agenda items, including a review of academic policy, updates on spring 2026 student enrollment, and the implementation of fiscal controls due to a recent fiscal watch condition. Fiscal measures included a hiring freeze and new spending guidelines to manage outstanding balances. The Board also addressed utility payment discrepancies with the City of Xenia. During the meeting, two resolutions were approved: Resolution 2026-01, which approved amendments to the 2025-2026 Faculty Retrenchment Policy, and Resolution 2026-02, which approved the amended 2025-2026 American Civic Literacy Course Development Plan.