Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Cristobal Ruiz’s organization
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Florida International University Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed an update on performance-based funding metrics, noting the university's top state ranking and the current status of the funding model review. Additionally, an overview of the implementation of the strategic plan, 'Experience Impact,' was provided, highlighting progress across its core pillars and updates on the construction of the Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center, along with recent university rankings.
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Florida International University Board of Trustees Finance and Facilities Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed and approved several strategic financial and administrative items. These included the 2026-27 Education and General Carryforward Spending Plan, the 2026-27 Fixed Capital Outlay Budget, and the appointment of the initial Board of Directors for the FIU Real Estate Foundation, Inc. Additionally, the committee authorized the project budget alignment for the Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center, the early retirement of FIU Athletics Finance Corporation debt, and a student housing affiliation agreement. The committee also adopted new selection procedures for small trades contractors and approved significant technology agreements, including an upgrade to Blackbaud CRM and a comprehensive Salesforce enterprise subscription. Discussion items included a financial performance review for the previous fiscal year and a review of the committee charter.
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Florida International University Board of Trustees' Governance Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed and recommended endorsement of the State University System of Florida Statement of Free Expression. Appointments to the FIU Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors were recommended for approval. The committee ratified the 2026-2027 reopener to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which included salary adjustments, merit bonuses, and various policy revisions. Additionally, the committee evaluated the President's annual performance, assigning a superior rating and recommending a performance bonus, while also adopting the President's performance and bonus goals for the upcoming academic year.
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Florida International University Board of Trustees Minutes
The board meeting included a Foundation report detailing record fundraising gifts and investment portfolio performance, and a President's report highlighting institutional academic rankings, student success initiatives, international partnerships, and progress in medical research and clinical collaboration. Key action items approved included the fixed capital outlay budget, alignment of project budgets for the academic medical center, prepayment of athletic finance corporation indebtedness, and approval of a student housing agreement. The board also authorized selection procedures for small trades contractors, approved software platform agreements, tenure nominations, and the annual textbook transparency report. Additionally, the board ratified collective bargaining agreements, approved the President's performance goals, and performed the President's annual evaluation. Committee reports provided updates on financial performance, internal audit, academic policy, and strategic planning.
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