Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jill Kearns Hayter’s organization
Sep 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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East Tennessee State University Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting
The Board discussed record university enrollment figures and the opening of new student housing. Key administrative actions included the appointment of new board members and the approval of permanent positions and salary increases for university staff. The meeting featured reports on academic research, audit planning, and institutional finance, including a policy on non-resident student fees and the acceptance of a $15 million donation to rename the College of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved a new employment agreement for the university President.
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East Tennessee State University Board Of Trustees Academic, Research, And Student Success Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed the promotion and tenure of faculty members, the approval of several institutional policies, including the Tenure and Promotion Policy for Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty, the Termination of Tenure Policy, and the Faculty Misconduct Policy. Additionally, the committee received updates on research activities, the Provost's report, and other general committee business.
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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East Tennessee State University Board Of Trustees Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee meeting covered several key agenda items, including revisions to the fiscal year 2026 Audit Plan, the annual review of Audit Committee, Internal Audit, and Compliance charters, and the annual review of internal audit and ethics policies. The committee reviewed audits and investigations conducted from February through April 2026, including a report on employee fee waivers and tuition reimbursements. A status update on the recommendation log was provided, and the committee convened in an executive session to discuss active audits, enterprise risk management, and university internal controls.
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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ETSU Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting
The board meeting featured a review of student achievements, including commencement, Goldwater scholarship recipients, and state funding for the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Key committee reports were presented, covering academic research, promotion and tenure policies, financial and budget approvals for the upcoming fiscal year, and internal audit plans. The meeting also included a panel discussion with students highlighting their involvement in university leadership roles and support programs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
