Carmen Cheatham

The meeting included the consideration of undergraduate and graduate tuition and mandatory fee increases for the upcoming academic year. The committee reviewed and approved the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, along with the estimated budget for the previous fiscal year. Discussions took place regarding the capital outlay and maintenance requests for the future fiscal year, highlighting the renovation of the military academic building and deferred maintenance priorities. The committee also approved a revision to a policy regarding fees, charges, and refunds to ensure compliance with state law and reviewed updates to the university's organizational leadership structure.

The committee discussed and approved the formation of an honors college, the creation of a new department of aviation science, and proposed revisions to academic tenure and general education policies. The discussion regarding the aviation science program included confirmation of the program's growth and its pursuit of international accreditation.

The committee reviewed and approved the proposed internal audit plan for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes mandates such as the annual audit of the president's office and a periodic quality assurance review. Discussions were held regarding resource allocation, audit focus areas based on institutional risk, and the complexity of the university audit environment. Additionally, the committee received a report on the internal audit of Boyd Health Services, noting a specific reportable issue concerning physical security, and reviewed the status of outstanding audit recommendations.

The committee held a review of the university president's performance evaluation for the fiscal year, resulting in the approval of a performance incentive. The committee also discussed and approved the president's base salary for the upcoming fiscal year to ensure it remains commensurate with other university presidents in the state. Furthermore, the committee approved revisions to a board policy regarding the deadline for submitting requests for board appearances.

The committee meeting focused on the presentation of the ENGAGE! Govs Annual Impact Report by the vice president for Student Affairs. The report is complete and will be made available for review by interested parties following the conclusion of the session.