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Dec 18, 2025·Board meeting
Westfield State University Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee Meeting
The Academic Affairs Committee meeting addressed several items, including the discussion of persistence and retention data from 2015 to 2024, which detailed institutional trends, sector-wide declines in enrollment and retention, and bifurcation in admitted applicant High School GPA profiles. Action items included the recommendation to the Full Board to approve granting Faculty Emeritus/a status, effective December 18, 2025, to Dr. Stephen Adams (English) and Ms. Jamie Wainwright (Art). Furthermore, the committee recommended approval for three new Master's degree programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Athletic Training, and Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The committee also recommended the nullification of three University Policies (Anti-bullying, Conflict of Financial Interest and Research, and Core Implementation) and the re-designation of 30 Academic Policy Committee policies to the University Catalog.
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The Academic Affairs Committee addressed several key items, including updates on the SUCCESS Grant, faculty ratios, the Faculty Center, and the search for a Dean of the College of Professional Studies. Policies slated for removal were reviewed, and motions were made regarding the removal of specific policies and the approval of new programs, including a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Athletic Training, and a Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The SUCCESS Grant 2.0 was presented to the Board of Trustees, detailing the allocation of funds towards student work opportunities, financial aid, and professional development.
Jun 11, 2025·Board meeting
Board of Trustees Minutes
The meeting covered undergraduate projections for Fall 2025, which look strong with a lean over last year. Discussion of admissions professionals' ethical responsibility, financial aid and support, enrollment and competition, enrollment trends and retention. DGCE admissions numbers were presented. New Student Orientation starts on Monday, June 16, 2025. Marketing has been restructured to build a strategic, data-driven approach to elevate, drive enrollment, and strengthen community. University site-wide AI Chatbot launched on June 2, 2025. A social media strategy was launched in April.
