Brian D. Crose

The I-69 Innovation Corridor initiative aims to build a transformative regional ecosystem by fostering innovation and collaboration. Key focus areas include developing infrastructure for next-generation commercial and industrial sites, preparing a future-ready workforce with a goal of 60% post-secondary attainment by 2025, and leveraging regional strengths in advanced supply chain, logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing. The initiative also emphasizes enhancing transportation networks, promoting entrepreneurial opportunities, and improving the overall quality of place to attract talent and compete globally.

The committee reviewed a report regarding interprofessional education through a cardiac arrest simulation initiative within the College of Nursing and Health Professions. The presentation highlighted how teamwork and simulation-based training across various health disciplines align with accrediting agency expectations and requirements for clinical practice. The committee viewed a video of the simulation exercise and heard firsthand accounts from participating students regarding the benefits of the collaborative learning experience.

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda included general and academic matters, such as the appointment of a nominating committee and a President's report. Financial agenda items involved the approval of a resolution for bank depositories and wire transfer authorizations, as well as status reports on construction change orders and current capital projects. Personnel matters featured recommendations for faculty promotions, tenure, and administrative appointments. Additionally, the Board reviewed retirements, approved emeritus titles, and discussed revised emeritus status designations.

This document outlines the University of Southern Indiana's evolving AI strategy for its web presence, initiated in 2023. The strategy focuses on enhancing student experience, operational efficiency, and accessibility by integrating AI technologies, establishing governance, and educating staff. Key implementations include AI-powered academic program discovery, career-to-degree matching, and the 'ArchieBot' AI chatbot for 24/7 student support. It also details strategic projects in development, such as AI website search and an SEO-AIO content strategy, to navigate the evolving AI-driven college search environment and maintain competitiveness.

The joint meeting focused on a report regarding a partnership with Holmusk that utilized machine learning for predicting patient treatment adherence. Additionally, an update was provided on undergraduate enrollment trends and retention efforts, highlighting the impact of student-athletes leaving, financial barriers, and test-optional admission policies. The committee also reviewed a summary of construction change orders for the Health Professions renovation project, which were authorized by the Vice President for Finance and Administration.