Colleen M. Harsin

The University of Nevada, Reno's 2023-2027 strategic plan, "Wolf Pack Rising," focuses on inclusive excellence, investment in resources, and enhanced community engagement to fulfill its land-grant mission. Key goals include elevating research contributions, leading in environmental sustainability, and expanding the university's impact and reputation beyond Nevada. The plan aims to strengthen the university's position as a leader in student and faculty success, emphasizing accountability and leveraging opportunities for future growth.

The Davidson Academy Governing Board meeting included general program and college planning updates, media and outreach reports, and a discussion regarding the second amended lease agreement between Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and The Davidson Institute for Talent Development. The board also held a public hearing for the presentation of the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

The Davidson Academy Governing Board meeting included updates from the Academy Director on general program matters, such as admissions for the upcoming school year, enrollment numbers, and a clean audit report for the 2022-23 school year. The board discussed school ratings, recognition for Davidson Academy instructors from MIT, and college planning information. There was a presentation of the independent auditor's report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, which highlighted areas of audit focus, including the allocation of expenses, potential for management override of controls, and the implementation of new standards. The board also discussed budgetary savings and the lease agreement with the University of Nevada, Reno.

The meeting included general program and college planning updates, media and outreach reports, and a presentation of the independent auditor's report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Additionally, there was discussion and possible action regarding the amended budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, engagement of auditors Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt to conduct the annual audit, and the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, presented as a tentative budget at a public budget hearing.

The Davidson Academy Governing Board meeting included discussions and possible actions on various topics. These included reviewing and potentially approving a list of graduation candidates for May 2024, subject to the completion of graduation requirements. Additionally, the board reviewed, discussed, and considered approving Davidson Academy Procedures for Suspension, Expulsion, or Permanent Expulsion, as well as a plan for progressive and on-site review of disciplinary practices based on restorative justice. The meeting also covered general program updates and media and outreach reports.