Board of Governors of Southeast Missouri State University Retreat, Work Session, and Meeting
The Board of Governors convened for a multi-day retreat, work session, and meeting to address several strategic initiatives. Discussion topics included a partnership presentation with Saint Francis Healthcare, strategy workshops regarding demographic challenges, the legislative session, and institutional planning, as well as a workshop on fraud and ghost students. The Board reviewed proposed operating and auxiliary budgets for the upcoming fiscal year and the 2026-2030 Institutional Strategic Plan. Additionally, the agenda covered routine academic program changes, appointments to the Show Me Center and River Campus Boards of Managers, facility management progress, stormwater management, and personnel matters.
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The report from the President covered extensive regional engagement activities, including meetings with community college presidents, economic development leaders, K-12 leaders, corporate partners, and elected officials. Key initiatives discussed included a joint legislative request for $16.65 million focused on the local airport, with SEMO requesting $3.8 million for an air traffic controller bachelor's degree program. Executive staff searches were updated, noting the hiring of Dr. Stephen Schultheis as the next vice president of enrollment management and student success, and the commencement of the search for the vice president of finance and administration. The report also detailed the launch of the grassroots legislative advocacy network, SEMO NOW!, the initiation of a five-year Strategic Planning roadmap development, and the start of the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget process by the Budget Review Committee. Other topics included discussions regarding the former Malden regional campus ownership transfer, updates on academic program reviews (including the Middle School Education program and the Nursing Department's response to the State Board of Nursing), reaccreditation recommendations for the Harrison College of Business & Computing, and the launch of SEMO Athletics' 'Built Different' life and leadership development initiative. Furthermore, updates were provided on campaign progress for the Transforming Lives Comprehensive Campaign and significant improvements in national rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Jun 17, 2025·Board meeting
Board of Governors Meeting
The meeting included consideration of academic program changes, such as the deletion of the Financial Economics Option and Business Economics Option within the BSBA degree in Economics. The board also reviewed and approved the proposed FY26 University Operating Budget, which includes the Education & General (E&G), Designated (DES), and Auxiliary (AUX) fund budgets. The budget incorporates increases in tuition and room and board rates, as well as changes in state appropriations and student fees. Discussions also covered investment income, sales and services of academic and nonacademic departments, and various budget adjustments.
