Committee on University Governance Meeting Agenda And Materials
The meeting focused on several key items including the presentation of the 2025-26 annual report for the Committee on University Governance and the annual report on free speech and free expression within the University of North Carolina system. The committee discussed a resolution regarding security clearance requirements for board members and officers as mandated by the Department of Defense. Additionally, certification reports for the policy on equality within the university were presented for review. Finally, the committee reviewed proposed amendments to the UNC Policy Manual concerning university research relations with government agencies and private entities, specifically aiming to streamline regulatory compliance for constituent institutions.
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Board of Governors Committee on Educational Planning, Policies, and Programs Meeting
The committee reviewed the annual report for the previous fiscal year and received an academic affairs update. Discussions focused on the status of the University of North Carolina Asheville, particularly regarding enrollment and institutional recovery strategies. The committee also received a status update on the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Morganton expansion feasibility study. Additionally, the committee considered requests for the establishment of several academic degree programs, including a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Data Science at Fayetteville State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Data Science and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina Asheville, alongside proposals for program discontinuations.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Committee On University Personnel Meeting
The committee meeting covered several key agenda items, including the presentation of the 2025-26 Annual Report, a discussion regarding technical changes to the UNC Optional Retirement Program, and various compensation and performance-related matters discussed during a closed session. These included updates on performance metrics and executive compensation matters.
Jul 23, 2026·Board meeting
Committee on Educational Planning, Policies, and Programs Meeting
The committee discussed updates on Academic Affairs and reviewed the UNC System's strategy for aligning academic programs with workforce demand. Significant items included a resolution authorizing UNC Wilmington to pursue healthcare planning and the potential development of a medical school. The session covered various academic degree program actions, including the establishment of new programs in data science and bioengineering, and the discontinuation of several undergraduate and graduate programs. Additionally, the committee addressed licensure requests, reviewed initiatives regarding AI foundational skills and literacy, and considered a resolution to join the Commission for Public Higher Education Board of Directors. The agenda also included a proposal for the establishment of a Bachelor of Social Work degree at UNC Chapel Hill.
