Brenda Kelly

The board received a presentation on an economic impact study regarding the college. Key actions included the appointment of Pensacola State College as the fiscal agent for the Florida College System Risk Management Consortium and approval of the guaranteed maximum price for the Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Facility. The board approved numerous policy changes, including those related to contracts, graduation requirements, and student complaints. Additionally, new academic programs for dental assisting and diesel systems technicians were approved. Revised vision and mission statements were adopted, and an amended agreement with Arc Gateway was finalized. Updates were provided on property acquisitions, legislative funding, and various foundation and alumni association initiatives.

The 2026-2031 Strategic Plan for Pensacola State College aims to foster an innovative and supportive educational environment, committed to providing quality, affordable, and accessible opportunities to develop engaged, self-supporting, and self-governing citizens. The plan is built upon nine key priority areas: Institutional Operations, Personnel Development, Instructional Services, Student Services, Fiscal Resources, Physical Resources, Partnerships, Service to the Community, and Marketing the College. Each area includes specific goals and objectives designed to support the College's mission and vision.

The board meeting agenda includes finance items such as the acceptance of the annual audit, various grant pursuits, and property acceptance. Academic and student affairs items involve program inactivations, new degree concentrations, and technical certifications. Facilities matters feature a change order for the Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Training Facility. Human resources actions involve multiple position reclassifications, title changes, and the creation of a new corporate training director position. Action items encompass policy changes, the Training Center Guaranteed Maximum Price, a decommissioning RFP, property acquisition, the approval of the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, and a review of the President's compensation.

The meeting included a Board retreat followed by discussions on academic affairs, including international travel for the Honors Program. Facilities-related actions included approval of project close-outs and change orders for the Truck Driving Training Facility and Baars Building Phase II. Human resources matters involved position changes and title updates. The Board approved updates to policies regarding student fees, tuition, and employment, as well as test fee increases and corporate professional development course fees. Additional approvals were granted for a concession agreement with Adrex USA, Inc., the naming of a student leadership area, and name changes for the Culinary Arts school and associated degree program. Updates were also provided on grants, legislative advocacy, foundation activities, and the establishment of a President's Compensation Standing Committee.

The board discussed a range of topics, including a workshop on federal programs, financial reports such as budget to actuals and audit reviews, and various policies regarding cyber risk and SACSCOC notification. Key academic agenda items included dual enrollment articulation agreements and personnel changes, such as position restructuring and the conversion of outsourced roles to full-time status. Action items covered final budget amendments, capital outlay, insurance benefits, and grant pursuits. Additionally, the board considered lease agreements and naming rights for campus facilities, as well as requests for the service of alcoholic beverages.