Eric Charlton

The Clark State College Board of Trustees convened for a regular session, addressing various key areas. A student success story was shared, highlighting the positive experiences and support systems at Clark State. Reports were given by the Student, Staff, and Faculty Senates, focusing on strategic plan alignment and initiatives. The Board Finance and Facilities Committee discussed financial reports, capital projects, and legislative updates. Updates were provided on the Performing Arts Center and Hollenbeck Bayley Center, along with a campus master plan and capital bill update. The Board Advocacy, Student Success and Programs Committee covered federal and state legislative updates, new degree programs, and enrollment data. Discussions also included sexual violence prevention efforts, enterprise operations updates, workforce updates, and foundation updates. The board approved personnel recommendations, a revised budget, a Senate Bill 1 Compliance Policy, and an American Civic Literacy Plan. Additionally, a low enrollment report and revisions to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy were addressed.

The Board of Trustees convened to discuss various topics, including a student success story, reports from the Board Chair, President, and Faculty, Staff, and Student Senates. Updates were provided on the Board Finance and Facilities Committee, including financial statements, Performing Arts Center, and Hollenbeck Bayley Conference Center updates. The FY2026 budget and revenue/expense assumptions were reviewed. Reports were given from the Board Human Resources Committee and the Board Advocacy, Student Success, and Programs Committee. Marketing, Foundation, and Workforce updates were shared, along with information on Clark State College's Carnegie Classifications and a Quality Initiative Proposal for the Higher Learning Commission. The meeting also covered Phi Theta Kappa updates, the College-Wide Strategic Planning Day, and Technology, Safety, and Strategic Initiatives. Action items included personnel recommendations and business affairs policy revisions.

The Clark State College Board of Trustees convened to discuss several key issues. Updates were provided by the Staff, Student, and Faculty Senates, focusing on improvements and strategic planning. Discussions covered the state budget, Phi Theta Kappa awards, ICE agent guidelines, and the Executive Director of the Foundation search. The Board also reviewed financial statements, capital projects, legislative updates, and the repurposing of the Xenia location for the LPN program. The meeting included updates on the Performing Arts Center and Hollenbeck Bayley Conference Center, standing committees' quarterly updates, advancement and outreach initiatives, workforce updates, and program reviews. The Board also discussed guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence, state share of instruction trends, enrollment updates, and a draft responsible use of AI policy. Personnel recommendations, the adoption of the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget, the adoption of the 2025-2026 Auxiliary Fund Budget, and the Tuition and Fees Schedule for 2025-2026 were also addressed. Additional topics included dual enrollment tuition, military tuition discounts, affirmation of authorization to act on the GISA ground lease, and a Senate Bill 1 statement of commitment to free speech policy.

The Board of Trustees convened to discuss various topics including student success stories, reports from the Board Chair, President, and Senate leaders. Key discussion points included updates on strategic planning, legislative matters, and faculty activities. The board addressed financial reports, updates on capital projects, and employee health insurance renewals. Additionally, there were discussions on technology initiatives, safety measures, marketing strategies, and workforce development programs. The meeting also covered policy revisions and personnel recommendations.

The Clark State College Board of Trustees convened to discuss various topics including student success stories, updates from the Staff, Faculty, and Student Senates, and reports from the Board Chair and President. Key discussion points included budget assumptions for FY26, updates on the Performing Arts Center and Hollenbeck Bayley Conference Center, and reports from the Board Advocacy, Student Success, and Programs Committee. The board also reviewed and approved several policy revisions related to parking, smoke-free environments, college vehicle use, records retention, student insurance plans, and asset protection. Additionally, the board discussed strategic planning initiatives, marketing updates, technology and safety measures, advancement and outreach efforts, and personnel recommendations.