Westfield State University Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee Meeting
The Academic Affairs Committee meeting addressed several items, including the discussion of persistence and retention data from 2015 to 2024, which detailed institutional trends, sector-wide declines in enrollment and retention, and bifurcation in admitted applicant High School GPA profiles. Action items included the recommendation to the Full Board to approve granting Faculty Emeritus/a status, effective December 18, 2025, to Dr. Stephen Adams (English) and Ms. Jamie Wainwright (Art). Furthermore, the committee recommended approval for three new Master's degree programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Athletic Training, and Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The committee also recommended the nullification of three University Policies (Anti-bullying, Conflict of Financial Interest and Research, and Core Implementation) and the re-designation of 30 Academic Policy Committee policies to the University Catalog.
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The Academic Affairs Committee addressed several key items, including updates on the SUCCESS Grant, faculty ratios, the Faculty Center, and the search for a Dean of the College of Professional Studies. Policies slated for removal were reviewed, and motions were made regarding the removal of specific policies and the approval of new programs, including a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Athletic Training, and a Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The SUCCESS Grant 2.0 was presented to the Board of Trustees, detailing the allocation of funds towards student work opportunities, financial aid, and professional development.
Apr 22, 2025·Board meeting
Board of Trustees Audit Committee Minutes
The audit committee convened to discuss several key items, including the engagement of financial audit services for FY25. An enterprise risk management update was provided, and the audit tracker was reviewed. The committee also conducted its annual charter review. Additionally, a Uniform Guidance Report was presented, covering the financial statement audit and the single audit requirements for entities receiving over $750,000 in federal aid. The report highlighted a finding related to NSLDS submission, where a student's change in status was reported outside the required 60-day window. The committee also discussed and recommended approval to rescind the Release of Student Directory Information Policy #0290, referring the matter to the President and the Registrar for reformulation, with student input. An internal audit update was provided, noting delays due to staffing issues but ongoing work on security and accounts payable audits.
