Carol M. Walker

The meeting featured a comprehensive report from the President regarding university achievements, student engagement, athletic successes, campus facility projects, and preparations for upcoming events, including commencement and the opening of the new University Center. Committee reports covered campus safety, the Comprehensive Planning Process, fundraising updates for scholarships and capital campaigns, approval of naming opportunities for the Center for Hospitality, and the setting of local fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the Strategic Initiatives Committee received an update on the Middle States reaccreditation process and a presentation on the use of artificial intelligence in psychopharmacology exam development.

The agenda includes reports from the President, Chair, Secretary, and various committees, including University Affairs, Campus Environment, Finance, and Strategic Initiatives. Action items involve the Comprehensive Planning Process, approval of new clinical fees, authorization of cash disbursements, and approval of Faculty Emeritus/Emerita status. Furthermore, the meeting will cover the nomination and election of officers and the establishment of the 2025-2026 Council of Trustees meeting schedule.

The meeting focused on the appointment of a new member to the Presidential Search Committee following a resignation from the committee. Additionally, the Council held an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting includes reports from the University President, Chair, and Secretary, alongside updates from committees covering university affairs, finance, campus environment, and strategic initiatives. Action items involve the review of preliminary audit results for FY 2022, approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, review of cash disbursement and Act 57 purchases reports, appointment of interim and acting chief executive officers, and recommendations of presidential candidates to the Board of Governors.

The Council discussed the university's financial outlook, noting a projected deficit and ongoing budgetary measures. Updates were provided on the Middle States reaccreditation process, the campus security report, and the activities of various university departments, including student athletics and community engagement initiatives. The Board approved the fiscal year 2025 audited financial statements, a resolution certifying compliance with affiliated organization policies, a site location change for the new soccer field, and naming opportunities for the track and field renovation campaign. Additionally, the Council received reports on efforts to improve transfer student success through AI-enabled systems and an overview of an accelerated grant program for special education certification. The meeting concluded with the approval of the President's annual performance evaluation.