Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Alison Leyton Mercer’s organization
Mar 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Georgia State University Meeting Transcript
The closing session focused on strategies for building successful partnerships with campus departments and external organizations to promote Open Educational Resources. Participants discussed navigating challenges such as staff shortages, differing institutional inclusive access policies, and effective communication strategies for OER advocacy. Additionally, the session addressed symposium logistics, including feedback procedures, the distribution of certificates of attendance, and the timeline for accessing session recordings.
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The board engaged in discussions regarding the logistics and location for the upcoming convention, evaluating factors such as facilities and cost-effectiveness for potential sites. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to addressing board vacancies, specifically for the Vice President role and other open board positions, which involved several candidate nominations. Furthermore, the board reviewed the potential for relocating their office to a more accessible, ground-level facility.
Apr 19, 2021·StrategicPlan
Board
Georgia State University Master Plan
This Master Plan outlines bold, transformational architectural and infrastructural solutions for Georgia State University to enhance its identity, connectivity, presence, and placemaking. The plan's core principles focus on defining the campus as a unified whole with high-quality public-realm spaces, creating distinctive gateway nodes, and revitalizing the campus core. Key strategies include developing an interconnected multi-modal transportation network, strengthening campus identity through consistent design standards, and making streets safer and more accessible. The plan aims to support the University's mission and strategic goal of growing its student population to 60,000, ultimately establishing a cohesive physical and visual presence and improving relevance, recruitment, and retention.
May 18, 1967·BoardMeeting
Board
Jackson Urban League Board Meeting
The meeting focused on the initiation of a coordinated organizing campaign for unorganized workers across Mississippi. Key discussions included the implementation of new legal strategies, specifically utilizing the 1871 Civil Rights statute to counteract opposition from local business communities and political figures against collective bargaining efforts. Participants reviewed successful union organizing tactics, the importance of inter-union cooperation, and the specific role of the AFL-CIO in supporting smaller unions with limited resources. Additionally, the board addressed political goals for the election year and the strategic necessity of organizing local central bodies to ensure effective advocacy for labor rights.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
