Amer F. Ahmed

The document compiles resolutions from multiple meetings spanning 1978 through early 1993. Key discussion topics across these meetings included the appointment of audit firms, confirmation and authorization for various stock and security sales/transfers, staff actions, approval and awarding of degrees, capital appropriation requests for multiple fiscal years (including 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994), various budget premises and operating budgets (General University, Educational Television, Morgan Horse Farm), tuition and fee increases, facility projects such as library additions, heat line projects, arena renovations, and construction of the Aiken Center for Natural Resources. Significant discussions also covered policy revisions (e.g., In-State Status, Officers' Handbook, Faculty Senate Constitution), actions related to South Africa/Apartheid, and the initiation of a national search for a President in early 1993.

UVM's Strategic Plan outlines a framework to build a powerful future for the university, exemplifying its unique identity, commitment to excellence, and innovative spirit. Guided by core values, it focuses on four key pillars: fostering student connection, purpose, and impact; promoting values-driven learning, research, and practice; expanding access, engagement, and partnerships; and enabling excellence through investments in campus community, systems, and infrastructure. The plan aims to solve complex challenges, improve life, further inquiry, advance democracy, and ultimately strengthen Vermont and the world by championing sustainable, hopeful, and bold futures.

This strategic plan for The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College outlines its commitment to advancing its mission as a flagship, land-grant, and research university. It is structured around four foundational pillars: Forge Bold Futures (student connection, purpose, and impact), Study What Matters (values-driven learning, research, and practice), Create Opportunity (access, engagement, and partnerships), and Enable Excellence (campus community, systems, and infrastructure). The plan aims to champion sustainable, hopeful, and bold futures, strengthening Vermont and the world by fostering health, civic discourse, and innovative thinking, and empowering its community to make a significant impact.

The resolution reaffirms the Endowment Administration Fee policy. It approves an endowment management fee, specifies the allocation of the fee between the University of Vermont Foundation and the University, and outlines the calculation method based on the average market value of the University endowment. The Budget, Finance & Investment Committee is tasked with reviewing and reaffirming or revising the policy annually.

The Board of Trustees established the Investment of Endowment Cash Policy, authorizing the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer to invest and withdraw Endowment cash in a money market or a short-term bond fund to maximize investment return and meet Endowment needs. The policy was originally adopted on May 18, 2019, and has been reaffirmed annually by the Board of Trustees.