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Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Retreat Minutes
The board retreat covered a range of institutional governance and strategic initiatives. Key actions included the approval of the presidential performance evaluation and bonus, the re-election of the chair and vice chair, and the approval of the FY2027 E&G carryforward spending plan and fiscal year 2027 fixed capital outlay budget. The agenda also featured updates on the budget transformation model, research expenditures and initiatives, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, fundraising and alumni engagement strategies, academic medicine, and campus facilities. Additionally, the board reviewed athletics operations and approved an auxiliary funds transfer, received presentations on campus development and the university-wide implementation of AI, and heard a partner institution update.
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Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Full Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included updates from the Chairman regarding ongoing projects and from the President regarding university growth, campus housing, upcoming community events, and a future board retreat. The board addressed items on the consent agenda and discussed new business, specifically approving amendments to regulations concerning University Direct Support Organizations.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Master Agenda
The meeting encompassed a series of committee sessions followed by a full board session. Key agenda items included the approval of the proposed operating budget for 2026-27 and annual budgets for several direct support organizations, including the Research Corporation, Clinical Practice Organization, Foundation, and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation. Additionally, the Board reviewed legislative budget requests for the Opportunity Engine initiative and the Center for Education Strategy and Innovation at FAU Lab Schools. Other critical topics included the adoption of the five-year capital improvement plan, educational plant survey validations, the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, and revisions to Foundation bylaws. Academic and governance actions involved the approval of a new degree program, updates to the general education curriculum, and elections for Foundation board members.
Apr 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Florida Atlantic University Board Of Trustees Master Agenda
The meeting encompassed several key topics across committee and full board sessions. Discussions included an update on university financial performance, the proposal of new academic programs such as a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence and a B.S. in Construction and Geomatics Engineering Technology, and the reaffirmation of specialized admission status for various programs. The board reviewed amendments to regulations regarding textbook and instructional materials affordability, discussed a student body update, an admissions report, and a voluntary retirement/resignation incentive program. Additionally, the session covered the Florida Atlantic 2026 Accountability Plan, an informational presentation on a D-Wave partnership, a university efficiency presentation, as well as faculty, strategic plan, and leadership updates.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
