Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jen Hazel’s organization
Jun 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Owens Community College Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and the 2026-2028 Strategic Completion Plan. Discussions included various personnel actions, including employment approvals and faculty rank promotions, as well as the adoption of the 2028-2029 Academic Calendar. Several curricular actions were approved, including the addition of new mechanical engineering technology courses and program revisions. The Board also approved the rescission of the Non-academic Appeal Policy to streamline complaint processes. Updates were provided on institutional advancement, financial aid, and strategic initiatives.
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Owens Community College Board Of Trustees Finance Committee Meeting
The meeting focused on a comprehensive review of the monthly financial report for Fiscal Year 2026, highlighting net position, cash reconciliation differences, and bond fund adjustments. The committee examined the proposed FY 27 budget, detailing strategies for enrollment projections, tuition rate increases, and alignment of cost center budgets to reach a break-even position. Additional discussions covered the financial impact of changes in the State Share of Instruction formula regarding certificates, the search for custodial service efficiencies, and updates on state funding and workforce development programs. The committee concluded by preparing to finalize the budget recommendation for the board.
May 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Owens Community College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board meeting focused on student recognitions for academic achievement and community engagement, alongside a comprehensive presentation on the assessment of student learning. Key agenda items included the Finance Committee report regarding fiscal health, budget development for the upcoming fiscal year, and the successful completion of major capital projects. The Foundation Board provided updates on investment initiatives and upcoming Hall of Fame inductees. The President's report highlighted recent website redesign efforts, enrollment trends, and workforce development initiatives. Formal actions taken by the Board included the acceptance of a fiscal and resource management monitoring report, approval of personnel actions and faculty tenure, authorization of graduation candidates, the conferral of an honorary degree, and approval of a demolition project application for the Strategic Square Footage Reduction Fund.
Apr 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Owens Community College Board Of Trustees Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee discussed the proposed 2027 meeting schedule and reviewed the Then and Now Appropriation Detail, which will be forwarded to the full Board of Trustees. The Treasurer's report covered monthly financials for March 2026, including impacts on tuition revenue, vacancy factors, departmental budget sweeps, and state capital appropriations. The committee analyzed year-to-date budget comparisons, SB 6 ratios, and balance sheet items, including cash positions and the Workday ERP project transition. Updates were provided on the final project costs for the Healthcare Education Center and the Workday ERP, both of which were completed under budget. Additionally, the committee discussed FY 2027 budget development and the alignment of college priorities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
