Jennifer Brezina

The meeting included discussions on the Perkins V Innovation & Modernization Grant opportunity, including submission requirements and matching fund requirements. A motion was carried to decline applying for the Grant due to limited time and personnel for completion of submission requirements. Also, TBR SOAR award nominations due date, Vol State Luau, Foundation Annual Dinner and Gallatin Chamber Gala were announced.

The meeting included discussions and motions regarding College Steering Committee proposals, such as adding the Senior Director of Plant Operations as an ex officio member of the Campus Sustainability Committee and combining Nursing and Health Sciences as a single pool for community service members. Revisions to the traffic and parking policy, purchase of business meals and events policy, and academic standing policy were reviewed and approved. Additionally, there were discussions regarding a potential MOU with Cumberland University and announcements about upcoming holiday luncheons and convocation.

The Leadership Team meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. Plant Operations provided updates on the new Project Request Form, notification speaker systems, domestic water projects, front campus renovations, and baseball complex plans. IT updates covered faxing infrastructure, data classification and labeling, SSB8 end of support, and NINJIO training completion rates. There was also a sports update on hosting a Tennessee Baseball Coach Association event at Vol State. The interim VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Richard Rhoda, was introduced. Updates were given on the mural approval process, the Wilson County project, and the formation of a Pell Working Group to assess the impacts of Pell changes.

The Leadership Team meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. Legislative updates regarding the Reconciliation Bill and its potential impact on Vol State were shared. An update was provided on the Faculty Senate, including the approval of a new Faculty Senate Constitution. There was also a Business and Finance update, which included discussion about radios received from TBR and campus space usage. The Faculty and Staff Focus Project was presented, focusing on an internal employee directory. An IT update covered the discontinuation of Ivy AI, internet upgrades, and IT ticket simplification. Other news included the closure of Vol State's Springfield Center for AC repairs and the submission of Vol State's budget to TBR.

The Cabinet meeting included discussions and actions regarding several key topics. The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar was submitted, reviewed, and approved for its academic dates. The deletion of VSCC Policy V 02 10 Holidays was proposed in favor of adopting TBR Policy 5.01.01.10 Holidays, which includes Juneteenth as a paid holiday. The meeting addressed issues with ProCard and PO usage, emphasizing the preference for purchase orders and the avoidance of duplicate payments via ProCard. The enforcement of the Travel Policy was discussed, highlighting the need for pre-approvals for out-of-state travel. The meeting also included announcements about the SFFA review and the selection of finalists for the VPAA position.