Jemon Golfin

This document is an Accountability Plan for the University of Central Florida, closely aligned with the Board of Governors' 2030 System Strategic Plan. It outlines the university's strategic direction, priorities, and performance expectations, focusing on institutional and system-wide goals. Key areas of focus include enhancing academic excellence and innovation in fields like Engineering and Computer Science, Immersive User Experiences, and Defense and National Security, while also improving student success metrics such as graduation rates and workforce readiness. The plan emphasizes operational efficiency, fostering inclusive and civil discourse, and strategic enrollment growth, particularly in high-tech disciplines, to fuel Florida's economy.

The Governance Committee discussed and approved several items, including amendments to the UCF Research Foundation, Inc. Bylaws, and various revisions to University Regulations. Specifically, the committee reviewed and approved updates to Chapter 3 regulations concerning faculty evaluation, professional development, and promotion, as well as Chapter 5 regulations related to student rights, conduct, and academic misconduct. Additionally, the committee approved amendments to Chapter 6 regulations regarding traffic and parking procedures, noting that certain parking violation fines are subject to further approval by the Board of Governors.

The committee reviewed and approved updates to the Enterprise Risk Management Program Plan. Presentations were provided regarding the university audit status, the annual IntegrityLine report, outcomes from a five-year external review of the compliance and ethics program, and an update on university compliance, ethics, and risk management. Additionally, the committee reviewed the status of activities for the annual compliance and ethics work plan.

The committee reviewed and recommended for approval two external naming opportunities: the Ron and Julie Cartwright Head Coaches Corner at the stadium and a student success center in Howard Phillips Hall named for the Darden Foundation. Additionally, the committee received an update on advancement attainment progress against fiscal year goals, with a specific focus on endowment growth, and heard a presentation regarding the university's evolving communications and marketing strategy and organizational structure.

The committee reviewed updates on the post-tenure review process and received an overview of faculty improvement plans. Key actions included approving tenure with hire for five faculty members, the conferral of degrees for the summer semester, and updates to the general education program for the upcoming academic years. The committee also reaffirmed several specialized admissions programs and formally approved the termination of the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and the Ph.D. in Economics degree programs. Additionally, the committee received an update on Student Government initiatives from the past academic year and reviewed information items regarding the anticipated academic degree programs list and the academic calendar.