Husam Ajlani

The meeting agenda included routine business such as the approval of personnel actions, property donations, and ratification of agreements for services of international independent contractors and health care affiliation & internship agreements. Key discussions involved a presentation on AI at CF, approval of a Cybersecurity MOU with Great Choice Technologies utilizing NSF grant funds, and acknowledgments of monthly financial summary reports for November and December 2025. Information-only items included updates on Spring enrollment, the legislative session, J1 implementation, and the Hampton Center building status. Other business from the December 3, 2025 meeting included the approval of renaming Vintage Farm to the Center for Agricultural Innovation and approval of budget priorities for 2026-2027.

The meeting addressed various topics, including personnel actions, property donations and dispositions, curriculum changes, and healthcare affiliation agreements. An agreement with the Citrus County School Board for Emergency Medical Training (EMT) was discussed. The Vintage Farm renaming proposal was reviewed, along with budget priorities for 2026-2027. The Professional Career Center Agreement with CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion was presented, as well as the College of Central Florida Foundation Inc.'s 2026 Financial Memorandum of Understanding. The Monthly Financial Summary Report for October 2025 and an update on the Appleton Museum of Art were also on the agenda.

The College of Central Florida's mission is to transform lives and enrich the community by providing a supportive, high-quality learning environment. The vision is to be the first choice for quality higher education, preparing individuals to excel in both their professional and personal lives.

The board meeting included routine business such as personnel actions, property donations/dispositions, agreements, contracts, and leases. Presentations on the e-learning plan and financial information were given. Other business included updates on Patriot PRIDE, legislative matters, and the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan outcomes. The board also approved the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, a study abroad trip, the 2025-2026 academic and administrative calendars, and write-offs for student accounts. Several change orders were also approved.

The board meeting covered various topics, including personnel actions (appointments, resignations), approval of agreements (healthcare affiliations, international contractors, articulation agreements with various schools), review and approval of the annual operating budget, capital improvement program, salary schedule, and account write-offs. A public hearing was held regarding student and mandatory fees for 2024-2025. Other key discussions included the Appleton Museum of Art operating budget, an institutional general education review, academic program closures, a lease agreement with the CF Foundation, and the approval of a technology plan. Finally, board reorganization took place, including the election of new officers and the appointment of representatives to the Appleton Cultural Center and CF Foundation boards.