Geoffrey Poyen

The 2015 University Work Plan for Florida International University outlines the institution's strategic directions and priorities. It focuses on three key initiatives: fostering student success through pedagogical reform and enhanced retention, strengthening STEM education and research, and preparing students for the workforce via expanded experiential learning and internships. The plan aims to advance the university's vision as a leading urban public research institution, promoting student learning, innovation, collaboration, and serving as a catalyst for regional economic development and job creation, aligning with the broader FIUBeyondPosible2020 Strategic Plan.

The committee reviewed several action items including the nomination of candidates for tenure as a condition of employment, various tenure nominations, the proposal for a new B.A. in Communication Arts degree program, and the approval of the Educational Plant Survey 2010. Additionally, the committee received information regarding the Foundation Report, various academic affairs reports, student affairs, and the division of information technology report.

The committee meeting focused on several key items, including the review and recommendation for approval of the Performance Based Funding Data Integrity Certification and Audit Report. Internal audit status reports were presented, covering findings in the College of Public Health and Social Work, travel expense reports, and NCAA football attendance data. Compliance updates were provided regarding the 2017-18 Work Plan, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements, and the University's Enterprise Risk Management status. Additionally, the committee honored the lives lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and discussed the audit process with the Chief Audit Executive in a private session.

The committee reviewed and recommended for Board approval the amendment to the Bylaws of the Florida International University Research Foundation, Inc., which shifts the timing of the annual meeting from November to October. Additionally, the committee discussed and recommended the adoption of the University and President's performance goals for the 2015-16 academic year, as well as the President's incentive goals for the same period.

The Subcommittee discussed a partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd for the construction and operation of a Production, Rehearsal and Performance facility at the Biscayne Bay Campus. The discussion covered project benefits, academic integration, facility maintenance responsibilities, parking solutions, and legal considerations regarding the agreement. The Subcommittee recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the negotiation and execution of the necessary agreements for this collaboration.