Allison Michelle Mitchall

The board meeting involved committee reports and actions across several areas, including Audit, Risk Management and Finance, Buildings and Property, University Advancement and External Affairs, and University Affairs. Key discussions included approval for various property leases, designer selections for campus building projects, naming opportunity proposals, and a revision to the Freedom of Speech and Expression policy. The board also received reports from the Chancellor, faculty and staff senate chairs, and reviewed various informational updates on financial reports, enrollment metrics, and student affairs.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and strategic items. Key topics included the approval of the internal audit plan for fiscal year 2020, property matters involving easements and leases for campus facilities, and adjustments to academic degree program titles and centers. The meeting also featured updates on fundraising progress, student government initiatives, and financial reporting for intercollegiate athletics. Information was provided on endowment performance, cybersecurity risk management, and the university's debt portfolio, alongside reports from university faculty and staff senates.

The University Advancement and External Affairs Committee meeting focused on several key items. These included naming opportunities proposals for the Poole College of Management and NC State Athletics, as well as a proposed policy revision regarding criteria and procedures for naming facilities, programs, positions, and funds to update minimum gift levels. Additionally, the committee received an update on university advancement and external affairs, including a summary of fundraising performance for the 2026 Day of Giving and insights from a national alumni survey to help shape the future of alumni philanthropy.

The committee meeting covered several key business items, including the review and recommendation for approval of the FY27 All-Funds Budget for submission to the UNC Board of Governors. The committee also reviewed and approved the Fiscal Year 2027 annual audit plan presented by the Internal Audit Division. Informational updates were provided regarding the Internal Audit status, budget and finance projections, an annual review of associated entities, the university's debt profile, and enterprise risk management updates. Additionally, investment performance reports for both long-term and intermediate-term funds were discussed.

This Physical Master Plan outlines guiding principles and strategic goals for campus development. The plan's guiding principles emphasize reinforcing culture and place, stewarding campus resources, elevating the campus experience, aligning facilities with the university's mission, strengthening campus connections, and enhancing infrastructure reliability. Key objectives include accommodating future growth to support enrollment and interdisciplinary research, enhancing student life facilities to improve the student experience, and improving physical, psychological, and visual connections across precincts.