Christian S. Harriman

The board meeting focused on several key items, including personnel actions regarding status changes and new hires, a review of the treasurer's report, and the consideration of approval for the college completion plan. The board engaged in policy governance discussions covering agenda planning, policy review, and annual planning retreat preparation. Updates on the college's strategic goals, including the Global Ends Policy and various executive limitations, were presented. The meeting also included reports from the board chairperson and discussions regarding trustee conferences and leadership congress participation.

This document outlines the Key Performance Indicators for strategic planning, focusing on increasing access for minoritized students and early college students, and improving persistence and completion rates. Key wins include significant gains in minoritized student access, College Credit Plus (CCP) credit hours, and persistence rebounds, as well as an increase in bachelor attainment for transfer graduates and strong financial reserves. Challenges include a decline in non-traditional student headcount and completion metrics slightly below target. The overall strategic direction is to diversify the student body, enhance retention, convert gains into completions, and reverse the decline in adult learners, encapsulated by the theme: 'Growing Access, Strengthening Persistence, Watching Completion.'

The board meeting included the presentation of an advisory board report from the OSU-Mansfield Advisory Board and the President's report covering student government and foundation updates. The board addressed various personnel actions including status changes, new hires, and professional growth recognition. Regular agenda items focused on the treasurer's report, approval of the 2026-2027 operating budget, an investment policy update, and the approval of the spring semester curriculum. Policy governance discussions involved agenda planning, board training, and self-assessment results, alongside a review of upcoming events and institutional planning.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as organizational reports from the student government and foundation, monitoring reports on executive limitations and asset protection, and personnel actions. The board discussed curricular approval processes, annual agenda planning, and board training. Regular business items featured the treasurer's report, approval of an honorary degree, and nominations for ACCT equity awards. Additionally, the meeting addressed community connections, upcoming events, and strategic planning initiatives for the college.

The meeting included an advisory board report regarding administrative restructuring, student housing challenges, academic program growth, and fiscal performance. The President's report covered updates on student organizations, foundation gifts, workforce training programs, and the Crawford Success Center. The board discussed and approved personnel status changes, new faculty hires, and contract renewals. Additionally, the Board approved the Treasurer's report, an amendment to the Asset Protection Policy, and revisions to the institutional Curriculum Revision Procedure. The board also engaged in governance training and reviewed upcoming community commitments and calendar events.