Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Douglas Mikatarian’s organization
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
MDisability and Center for Disability Health and Wellness Final Presentations
The meeting featured final presentations from the MDisability and Center for Disability Health and Wellness (CDHW) summer internship cohort. Key topics included research on HIV risk and prevention among individuals with disabilities using the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an overview of additional projects such as the Health and Retirement Study, and the development of the Advancing Deaf Obstetrical Equity (ADOBE) toolkit, which focuses on addressing maternal health disparities for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.
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The meeting focused on strategies to incorporate a disability health clinic into family medicine and primary care. Key discussion topics included the expansion of the disability health elective from two to four weeks, the selection process for summer interns, and initiatives for coordinating multidisciplinary care. The group discussed common barriers to primary care, such as transportation, communication challenges, insurance coverage, and physical infrastructure. Proposed solutions included utilizing social work for support, implementing telehealth, using transparent masks and captioning for better communication, and establishing dedicated, longitudinal training for medical staff. The participants also reviewed current disability care programs and the importance of proactive screening for patient accommodations.
Feb 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
University Of Michigan Regents Meeting
The meeting commenced with a roll call and the welcoming of Ken Kettal as interim vice president for communications. Key discussions included the university's partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory and the state of Michigan to develop a supercomputing research center, with site review ongoing in Ipsellani Township. Updates were provided on upcoming events such as the Congressional Breakfast and a panel discussion in Chicago regarding American science leadership. Athletic achievements, including top-10 rankings for several teams and alumni competing in the Olympics, were noted, alongside the ongoing leadership transition planning. A major presentation detailed the opening and impact of the Dan and Betty Khan Healthcare Pavilion, highlighting its design for patient-centered care, advanced surgical technology (including integrated MRI), and initial high case volumes demonstrating increased access. Committee reports covered audit services, institutional finances, Michigan Medicine finances, personnel compensation, governance, and discussions about the presidential transition. One Regent raised concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement activities near campus, calling for transparency and accountability measures for enforcement operations on university property. The consent agenda included approvals for various finance and property items.
Jan 23, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
College of Literature, Science, And The Arts Campaign Plan
This document outlines the strategic priorities for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) through its 'Look to Michigan' campaign. The plan aims to eliminate student financial need, enrich the student experience, and support transformative teaching, research, and programs. It emphasizes fostering rigorous and empathetic thinkers, pushing the boundaries of knowledge, and securing LSA's leadership in providing a world-class liberal arts education that drives positive, purposeful change globally.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
