Arline E. Leon Guerrero

The public information meeting was held to present the university's proposed application for USDA Rural Development community facilities disaster assistance funding. The discussion covered three main projects related to damages sustained during a super typhoon: roof repairs and waterproofing for the RFK Memorial Library, roof and interior repairs for a classroom in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, and the installation of typhoon-rated shutters for dormitories. The meeting provided a forum for public comments on these initiatives before the university formally submits its application package.

The Institutional Academic Master Plan is a strategic initiative designed to direct efforts to organize, assess, and improve the University of Guam's academic growth over five years. It functions as a guide for the institution's educational priorities by aligning academic programs, faculty professional development, and resources with UOG's mission: 'Ina, Deskubre, Setbe -- To Enlighten, To Discover, To Serve.' The plan supports the broader Tulos Mo'na 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and focuses on principal goals including student-focused education, faculty development and support, program excellence and expansion, and strategic partnerships, all aimed at enhancing academic quality and institutional excellence.

The Academic Master Plan outlines key strategic initiatives for the University of Guam from 2025 to 2030. It focuses on curriculum modernization through credit reduction and mandatory internships, enhancing transfer pathways for associate degree holders, and optimizing course scheduling. Other priorities include increasing enrollment and retention, attracting non-traditional students via a cohort model, and actively pursuing grant funding to support these academic advancements.

The University of Guam's Investment Policy Statement outlines the framework for managing the University of Guam Investment Fund. It details the purpose, objectives, and guidelines for investment, including asset allocation across U.S. Equities, Non-U.S. Equities, Fixed Income, and Alternatives, alongside risk tolerances, and performance expectations aiming for an 8.70% annual rate of return over a market cycle. The policy emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, ethical guidelines, and procedures for selecting and monitoring investment managers, advisors, and custodians, ensuring the long-term growth and preservation of the fund's assets.

The Board of Regents approved the continuation of the FY2025 general operations, special appropriations, non-appropriated funds, and auxiliary budgets into FY2026 until such time as the FY2026 budgets can be reapportioned. This resolution authorizes the President and senior leadership to prepare necessary guidelines and procedures, as well as to reallocate funding and adjust operations to address cash shortfalls and ensure fiscal stability.