Ethan Durda

The committee reviewed and approved the FY2027 meeting schedule, work plan, and the internal audit plan for FY2027. Discussions included an update on the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, with specific focus on Workday implementation, compliance, and cybersecurity risks. The committee received an ERP program update highlighting key milestones and budget status. Additionally, a GLBA compliance update was provided, noting progress on institutional observations and expanded training efforts. The committee also briefly covered audit committee effectiveness and charters for the Audit Committee and Internal Audit department.

The Governance Committee reviewed the annual trustee self-evaluation survey, noting trends in board effectiveness and potential adjustments to future meeting schedules. The committee recommended amendments to Board policies regarding student trustee elections and the system-wide implications of student discipline actions. Additionally, the committee proposed updates to the Keene Endowment Association bylaws to support officer continuity, reviewed the upcoming committee work plan, discussed governance matters related to 'The Edge' development, and addressed the importance of board diversity.

The committee discussed the Rural Health Transformation Program, focusing on expanding affordable health care in rural areas and building a health care workforce pipeline. Promotion and tenure awards for faculty across University of New Hampshire, Keene State College, and Plymouth State University were approved. The University System Student Board provided feedback on student communication strategies. The committee reviewed enrollment management strategies, specifically anti-melt programs, and examined a proposal to restructure the UNH Online model to unify undergraduate program delivery and centralize instructional design and marketing.

The board meeting agenda focused on the review and approval of the system-wide operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Key financial items included a multi-year financial update, authorization for the liquidation of long-term treasury investments to support the budget, and the amendment of guidelines for future endowment withdrawals. Additionally, the session included a discussion on future leadership recommendations and a nonpublic session held to deliberate on collective bargaining strategy and confidential financial information.

The board agenda includes the approval of future leadership recommendations, the appointment of a professor with tenure at the University of New Hampshire, and various committee reports including Educational Excellence, Audit, Governance, Investments and Capital Planning, and Nominations. The session also includes a host campus presentation, an optional nonpublic session, and a review of informational items such as a letter from Citizens for KSC.