Gail Cullen

The Board of Regents convened to address personnel matters, specifically regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of employees. The board voted unanimously to adjourn the open session to move into a closed session to further discuss these topics pursuant to regulatory statutes.

The Board of Regents meeting involved several key actions, including the appointment of six adjunct faculty members for the summer term and the approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Year Rate Schedule. Nominations were opened for chair and vice-chair positions for an upcoming election. The Board received verbal reports from the Student Senate President, the Faculty Senate President, the Foundation Board liaison, and the University President. Topics covered included student leadership transitions, university academic structure and hiring updates, fundraising goals, campus infrastructure and renovation projects, enrollment growth strategies, and the planning of upcoming commencement ceremonies.

The Board of Regents convened to consider moving into a closed session to discuss matters involving sealed bids and proposals as well as negotiated contracts in accordance with legal provisions. A unanimous roll call vote was recorded to proceed into the closed session.

The committee meeting covered several key business items, including the appointment of a University Police Officer, the approval of a Staff Serving as Adjunct Faculty policy, and the review of the upcoming fiscal year Board of Regents meeting schedule. Additionally, the committee received verbal updates regarding a search for a Vice President of Student Affairs, the status of the Dining Services contract RFP, developments in state higher education funding, the acquisition of the Wesley Foundation property, the progress of infrastructure projects, and the upcoming commencement ceremonies.

The committee meeting addressed several key items, including the appointment of faculty for the upcoming academic year and the recommendation of a revised Faculty Handbook and a revised Alcohol on University Property Policy for consideration by the full Board. Additionally, the President provided updates on various topics such as the ongoing Provost search, human resources initiatives regarding benefits, campus property acquisition, Workday implementation, and preparations for commencement ceremonies.