Jessica Gernert

The meeting focused on the reactivation and launch of the School of Medicine Alumni Council. Key discussion points included the mission and goals of the council, the role of alumni as advisors and connectors with the community, the importance of fostering student engagement and mentorship, and the necessity of philanthropic support to enable programming. Participants also reviewed the expected time commitment for members, the structure of leadership roles, and the next steps for formalizing council participation through an interest application process.

The board convened to conduct an executive session to discuss proposed or pending litigation pursuant to state regulations. No formal action was taken during the executive session, and the meeting concluded following the reconvening of the open session.

The committee meeting focused on several key items, including the election of a new secretary for the Board of Trustees for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The committee also discussed a proposed new administrative regulation regarding conflicts of interest and procurement, as well as a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Foundation, both of which were tabled for further review and future consideration.

The board meeting included the welcome and swearing-in of a new trustee and an annual conflict of interest affirmation. Action items included the election of board officers for the upcoming term and the approval of degree and certificate candidates for the university. The President provided a report covering updates from the University of Louisville Foundation and UofL Health, a year-end review of institutional goals, and the announcement of a National Institutes of Health designation for the university as a Clinical and Translational Research Center. Additionally, the board conducted an evaluation of the President's performance, discussed institutional self-evaluation processes, and met in executive session to address personnel matters and pending litigation.

The board discussed several items, including the status of the five-year undergraduate student success plan, updates on university community engagement initiatives, and presentations from student entrepreneurs on their research and business ventures. Additionally, the board approved several personnel recommendations, including new appointments and endowed professorships across various colleges. Other approved actions included the creation of three new graduate certificates in healthcare management fields, a signature delegation policy, and capital projects involving renovations at Jim Patterson Baseball Stadium and the Planet Fitness Kueber Center. Finally, the board received and approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.