Bobbi Fields

The board meeting included the recognition of an employee for outstanding contributions to employee benefits and the establishment of a volunteer committee for presidential evaluation and compensation. The board officially adopted the institution's audited financial statements. Additionally, discussions covered updates regarding an ecological assessment and restoration plan, the board's online meeting platform, and upcoming legislative summits, as well as notification of future college events and board appointment hearings.

The Board of Trustees meeting covered several agenda items, including updates on academic policies, program review processes, and the expansion of Open Educational Resources to improve access and affordability. Additionally, the Board received reports on current arts and enrichment events, the President's briefing, and information regarding upcoming board appointment hearings, student awards, and various leadership conferences. The meeting also included an executive session for discussion pursuant to state statutes, with no formal action taken upon returning to the open session.

The board meeting agenda included the ratification of various contracts, including high school equivalency diploma contracts, credit-based high school programs, and business, industry, and government agreements. Financial items such as the recap of expenses, status of college accounts, and bills payable were scheduled for review, alongside reports on employee hires and exits. The regular agenda featured a closed session, academic policy updates, a program review, and discussions on open educational resources and arts and enrichment events.

The board meeting agenda focused on various administrative and operational items, including the ratification of high school equivalency diploma contracts, credit-based high school programs, and business, industry, and government contracts. Key financial discussions encompassed expense recaps, college account statuses, operational costs, bills payable, and updates regarding the FY27 budget. The board reviewed employee hires and exits, program special circumstances, enrollment trends, and contracts at less than full cost recovery. Additionally, updates were provided on the School of University Transfer-Liberal Arts, specifically regarding program composition and artificial intelligence initiatives, as well as appointments to the Nicolet College District Board.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and consent agenda items A through F. Key discussions included a presentation of the annual audited financial statements, for which adoption is scheduled for the January 20, 2026, meeting. The Board was briefed on the School of Academic Advancement, including an overview of the Mole Lake Outreach Center. The Board unanimously approved the program proposal for the Foundations of Health Career Pathway program 61-543-1, authorizing its submission to the Wisconsin Technical College System for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additional updates covered the WeSay@Nicolet Employee Engagement Survey, the resignation of the student representative Jacob Wojcik, and a briefing by the President on the Ecological Assessment and Restoration plan.