Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Gene Widder’s organization
May 2, 2023·BoardMeeting
Board
Bov Meeting Minutes - May 2, 2023
The meeting included a legislative briefing, discussing federal funding requests for ship-related expenses, infrastructure upgrades, and a new turtle hospital. Committee reports covered industry relations, focusing on speaking engagements and the Blue Economy Leadership Institute; student affairs, addressing mental health and food insecurity; and development and fundraising, prioritizing campus needs. Discussions also included the mental health of students, particularly mariners, and the campus food pantry. The meeting concluded with closing remarks and a transition to a closed session for BOV members only.
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The meeting included a discussion on committee restructuring, with the retirement of the Legislative and Community Affairs Committee and the Emerging Trends and Blue Economy subcommittees. A Development and Fundraising Committee was resurrected. Reports were given on the summer 2021 TS Kennedy voyage, the Coastal Spine 'Ike Dike' project, campus operations (including funding for NSMV #4 and infrastructure funding), and academic programs. Committee reports covered Development and Fundraising (focused on engagement and a Friendraiser event), Industrial Relations (industry outreach), and Student Affairs (mentoring program expansion and collaboration with student organizations). The Emerging Trends in the Blue Economy will be discussed at the April 2022 meeting.
Apr 21, 2021·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Visitors
The board meeting covered various aspects of the university's operations, including academic affairs, student success, finance, and campus infrastructure. Discussions included updates on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact, budget reductions, legislative funding requests for dock improvements and a new training vessel, and the progress of various campus projects. Committee reports highlighted initiatives in industry relations, student affairs, legislative and community affairs, and emerging trends in the blue economy. The meeting also featured presentations on student success, departmental achievements, and campus updates from leadership.
Apr 21, 2021·BoardMeeting
Board
Meeting Minutes: April 21, 2021
The meeting included a campus update covering legislative efforts, personnel changes, and infrastructure requests. Committee reports highlighted internship challenges, mentoring program updates, emerging trends in the blue economy (including the impact of increased buying trends on shipping), and legislative and community affairs, including fundraising strategies. A presentation on the strategic plan and vision for the Marine Engineering Technology (MARE) department was given, including plans for increasing enrollment, collaboration, and securing funding. The closing discussion focused on campus initiatives, including the Pelican Island Bridge project, the upcoming Sea Camp, and the new NSMV training vessel.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
