University System of Georgia Board of Regents Meeting Minutes And Agenda
The meetings encompassed various academic and administrative actions, including the establishment of new degree programs such as a Doctor of Public Administration at Savannah State University, a Doctor of Social Work at Georgia State University, a Doctor of Optometry at Georgia Southern University, and a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The board authorized naming designations, including the Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hal and Julia Moore Institute for the Study of the American Military Experience at Columbus State University. Administrative discussions included expanding the articulation agreement with the Technical College System of Georgia to include Anatomy and Physiology courses, reports on system-wide enrollment and degree conferral, updates on student success initiatives and scholarship programs, and the appointment of a new Chancellor for the University System of Georgia.
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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Minutes of the Meeting
The board meeting primarily focused on the formal appointment of Thomas A. Fanning as the new Chancellor for the University System of Georgia. The board also conducted an executive session, after which the meeting was officially reconvened and adjourned.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Meeting Minutes
The board and its various committees discussed and approved several administrative, academic, and financial measures. Key actions included the approval of Fiscal Year 2028 operating and capital budget requests, Healthcare Plan changes and premiums for 2027, and the establishment or termination of various academic programs across university system institutions. The board reviewed institution comparator peer sets, received reports from the Chancellor, and authorized building and faculty position namings. Additionally, members approved mutual aid agreements for university police departments, adjusted presidential compensation packages, and reviewed upcoming program requests for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Augusta University.
Aug 27, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Minutes of the Meeting
The Board met to conduct business regarding academic affairs and internal governance. The primary action item included the adoption of a charter for and the formal naming of the Michael A. Tennenbaum Family Institute for Technology and Civic Leadership at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Additionally, the Board entered an executive session to discuss confidential matters, followed by the appointment of a new working group tasked with studying presidential hiring and retention practices.
