Jaelynn Elgert

The board meeting focused primarily on the potential establishment of a maritime academy at The Citadel. Discussions included an analysis of the national mariner shortage, infrastructure requirements, enrollment feasibility, and potential capital funding challenges. As an alternative to a full academy model, the board evaluated a proposal for a Maritime Logistics degree program as a sustainable first step. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session to discuss legal matters related to pending, threatening, and potential claims.

The board meeting included a status update on the East Side Stands deconstruction and campus project reports, specifically regarding the Colonel Myron C. Harrington, Jr. Leadership Reaction Course, Stevens Barracks upgrades, and the Congress Street parking lot. The board also reviewed recruitment numbers for the entering class of 2030 and discussed legislative relations. Following executive sessions, the board approved diploma presentation exception requests for two candidates for the graduate college commencement.

The board received a campus update, including information regarding the presidential transition team, the Maritime Academy study, and the construction status of the East Side Stands. Discussions also covered the selection process for a new provost, the search for a new president and chief executive officer of The Citadel Foundation, and an enrollment report. Furthermore, the board reviewed legislative funding successes, scheduling for the new School of Engineering building, and plans for a farewell event for departing leadership. An executive session was conducted to discuss legal advice related to pending, threatened, and potential claims.

The Board held multiple sessions to conduct personnel matters, specifically focusing on the interview and evaluation of presidential candidates. The sessions included both formal interviews and receptions with candidates, conducted in executive session.

The Board of Visitors conducted multiple executive sessions to address personnel matters related to the presidential search process. This included a reception and interview with a presidential candidate and a discussion of presidential finalists. The Board authorized the Board Chair to enter into contractual negotiations with a selected candidate for the position of President of The Citadel, and held further executive sessions to discuss the proposed benefits for the presidential selectee.