Jenna Bluedorn

The meeting agenda included a tour of IRSC properties under consideration for sale, reports from the Student Government Association and the President, and various recognition items, including retirements and Faculty/Team Member of the Month awards. Key discussion items covered the President's Report, Strategic Initiatives, Foundation Update, Campus Safety Update, and Legislative Update. Committee reports were presented for Finance, Academic Affairs & Charter School Governance, Strategic Planning, and Facilities. The consent agenda involved approvals for several agreements, including an independent contractor agreement with Care Security Systems, a retainer contract renewal with Level Agency, an MOU with Florida Virtual Campus for DAMS, a Dual Enrollment Agreement with Next Wave Academy, and an Agreement for Teaching Internships with the School Board of Alachua County. The consent agenda also included personnel actions covering numerous full-time appointments, separations of service, and various part-time appointments and instructional certifications.

The agenda for the meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance, reports from the Student Government Association, and several recognition items, such as retirement recognition for Sandra Nelson and the presentation of Academic All-Stars awards. Key agenda items covered the President's Report, an ERP Update under Strategic Initiatives, a Learning Resources Report, and reports from the Finance, Academic Affairs & Charter School Governance, Strategic Planning, and Facilities Committees. Consent items required approval for numerous Clinical Affiliation Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, various Instructure Order Forms, Interlocal Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding with several entities, property surplus write-offs, revisions to the Dual Enrollment Agreement with Florida Virtual School, a Services Agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc., a Student Teaching Agreement, and numerous full-time appointments, retirements, and separations of service.

The meeting agenda covered several areas including opening comments with a report on a Tallahassee Visit, updates on the Florida Transportation Research Institute, discussion of Board Terms, and activities related to the Director of Veterans Issues & Interests and the Veterans Clinic. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to Strategic Planning. Strategic Initiatives included property discussion, Real Estate DSO, Charter School Consortium, and AI Initiatives. Other topics included Enrollment & Retention, Finance, and Foundation updates.

The 2022-2025 Strategic Plan for Indian River State College outlines three strategic goals with associated sub-goals and performance indicators. Goal 1 focuses on improving student outcomes through enhanced learning, improved learning environments, and increased retention and completion rates. Goal 2 aims to increase college-going in the community by raising awareness, improving financial support for students, and streamlining the transition from secondary to post-secondary education. Goal 3 promotes continuous improvement by enhancing institutional effectiveness and efficiency, strengthening the IRSC brand, and cultivating alternative revenue sources. The plan includes tactics and key performance indicators for each sub-goal to track progress and measure success.