Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Cathy Zile’s organization
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Southern State Community College Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed various institutional matters, including updates on student nursing pass rates, faculty professional development activities, and enrollment projections. Financial reports for June and July were reviewed and approved. The Board formally approved the inactivation of three specific academic programs to comply with state legislation and retrenchment requirements. Additionally, the Board initiated a review of facility use guidelines and fee schedules, approved the 2028-2029 academic calendar, and passed a resolution regarding the local administration of capital facilities projects. Changes to the 2026 meeting schedule were finalized, and the Board held an executive session to discuss personnel employment and compensation.
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Southern State Community College Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The board received the President's report, highlighting employee accomplishments, collaborative grant initiatives focused on student retention and AI curriculum, partnerships regarding student record preservation, and updates on facility renovations. Financial reports were reviewed and accepted. The board also approved the FY2027 budget, amendments to the Policy and Information Manual, the SSCC Records Retention Manual, and the Campus Completion Plan. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss public employee employment matters.
May 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Southern State Community College Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included the formal recognition of two retiring trustees. The President provided updates on a recent cybersecurity incident, the HLC comprehensive visit, student academic achievements, a potential joint-use agreement for an agriculture complex, and the Angles Awards event. Financial reports indicated revenue and expense variances, as well as a deficit projection and enrollment data. Finally, the board approved various curricular committee recommendations regarding course archival and program mergers.
Mar 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Southern State Community College Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed the President's report regarding recent staffing transitions, campus events, and planned updates to graduation ceremonies. Financial reports provided context on budget projections and current cash flow status. The board approved recommendations from the curricular committee, including the implementation of new short-term certificate programs, and reaffirmed the existing Board Policy Manual. Additional agenda items included a presentation on the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) transfer credit initiatives compliance and a review of preparations for the upcoming Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmation visit.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
