Alice Barnett

The meeting commenced with the establishment of a quorum. Key agenda items included the presentation of the Monthly Financial Report and the presentation of the Quarterly Grants Report for FY2026 -- Quarter 2. The Board subsequently approved two sole source contract requests: one for $70,000 with Education Strategy Group (ESG) for technical assistance with pathways for adult learners, and another for $175,000 to engage Miles & Stockbridge as outside Counsel. The Chair also reported on registration status for an upcoming Legislative Summit.

The meeting involved several key agenda items following the establishment of a quorum. Discussions included a presentation on the CSM Foundation Strategic Plan, the Monthly Financial Report, and the Quarterly Grants Report for FY2026 -- Quarter 1. The Board also addressed non-substantive program modifications for Business Administration AS and Concentrations, and approved the deactivation of the Honors Curriculum Letter of Recognition (LOR). Furthermore, approval was granted for a 3-year contract with CourseDog for a comprehensive strategic scheduling platform. The President's report included an update on the Radiation Therapy Lab Name and an upcoming trip. The Vice Chair shared dates for a future Board Retreat, a MACC Trustee Leadership Conference, and the ACCT Legislative Summit.

The meeting included a student presentation by the Communication Club. The Audit Committee Chair Report was presented. Non-Substantive Changes to the Criminal Justice AS program, Pre-Professional Health Science Certificate & AS Program, and Cybersecurity AAS program were presented. The board discussed Aviation Airframe Certificate & Aviation Powerplant Certificates in Existing Degree Program. The Monthly Financial Report and the Quarterly Grants Report FY2026 -- Quarter 1 were reviewed. The deactivation of the Homeland Security AAS Program, Mathematics & Sciences AS, and Medical Assistant Certificate were discussed. The activation of a new program, Medical Assistant AS Degree was discussed. The approval of a Sole Source purchase of 3 Virtual Human Dissector Tables was requested. The board was requested to approve 25 semi-annual contracts ending during the January -- June 2026 timeframe. The President and Vice Chair presented their reports.

The Board of Trustees meeting included presentations and updates from various members. The Vice President of the Division of Financial Services presented the Monthly Financial Report. The President shared updates on the Foundation Retreat, DOL updates, a signing ceremony with Towson University, a photo opportunity with MD Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians, hosting MACC, affinity groups, the AI Proposal for Constellation, the USMSM & CSM Partnership and the Master Leadership Class. The Board Chair shared information about the 2025 ACCT Leadership Congress and Committee Assignments.

The meeting included discussions and decisions regarding several key areas. Professor Emeritus status was granted to Professor Thomas Seremet and Professor Susan Stickland. Updates were provided on the search for the Executive Director of the Foundation, a visit on the Hill with Senators Van Hollen & Alsobrooks, the upcoming CSM Convocation, AACC Commission involvement, and an MOU signing with Towson University. The Board Chair shared information about the CSM Foundation Golf Classic and Sip & Swing, the Health Careers Readiness Recognition Ceremony, and the Southern Maryland Studies Center Ribbon Cutting.