Deshayla Mitchem

The meeting agenda includes a presentation from the University President and a report on the Cronin Career Scholarship initiative. The session will feature a series of committee meetings, including Academic and Student Affairs, Finance and Administration, Audit and Risk Management, Governance and Internal Affairs, and Compensation. Following the committee sessions, the Board will convene for regular business and an Executive Session.

The board meeting focused on two primary action items. The first was the formal approval of naming the College of Law as the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law, supported by a significant financial gift intended to enhance scholarships, experiential learning, and the Corporate Law Center. The second action item involved the review and approval of the employment agreement for the newly hired head men's basketball coach. Additionally, the board conducted an executive session to discuss employment, compensation, and legal matters.

The board meeting includes a report from the President followed by a presentation on the Dental Hygiene Program. The meeting structure consists of sessions for the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, Finance and Administration Committee, Audit and Risk Management Committee, and the Governance and Internal Affairs Committee. The proceedings will conclude with a regular meeting and an executive session to address various business and action items.

The board approved a variety of academic and administrative items, including amendments to board rules regarding faculty powers and curricular approval processes, as well as faculty appointments, emeritus status designations, and new academic degrees and certificates across multiple departments. The board also authorized the issuance of general receipts obligations for capital projects and approved funding for the YMCA renovation project and the new STEM academic facility. Furthermore, naming recommendations for campus facilities were confirmed, new policies for classified staff recruitment and appointment were adopted, and the appointment of a new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost was approved.

The board meeting will include a vote on a recommendation regarding a naming, followed by an executive session to discuss the employment or compensation of a public employee or official, consult with legal counsel regarding pending or imminent court action, and address matters required to be kept confidential by statute. The board will reconvene after the executive session to vote on matters related to the employment of a public official.