Miami University Board Of Trustees Minutes Of The Board Of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees meeting included several key reports and actions. The Chair provided updates on Miami THRIVE initiatives, including expanded partnerships with The Cleveland Clinic and Northeast Ohio Medical School (NEOMED) for quantum computing and an accelerated nursing program. Athletics achievements were highlighted, such as the football team's bowl appearance and successes in Field Hockey, Men's Basketball, and Women's Basketball. A new National Trustee, David Dafoe, was elected. The University Senate Chair reported on revisions to the Enabling Act to align with new Ohio law concerning shared governance and curriculum approval. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommended approval for five policy resolutions related to faculty evaluation, promotion/tenure, workload, post-tenure review, retrenchment, the annual Remediation Report, and a proposed Masters in Health Professions Education program. The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed the FY2025 financial audit, noted a delay in the Workday student implementation due to necessary financial aid software integration, and endorsed four facility resolutions for building removal, ice center refrigeration replacement, residence hall renovation, and capital improvements. The Committee also approved an efficiency report, an amendment to the Internal Audit Charter, and allocated an additional $35 million for the MiamiTHRIVE Strategic Plan. Student Trustees reported on initiatives like the 'I'm Listening' program for mental health support and ongoing concerns regarding the Cook Field arena district and the Miami Plan revisions.