Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees at Oakland University.
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The board meeting focused on the adoption of a name change for the Education Leadership, Ed.S. program to better align with current industry norms. The change was reviewed and approved by the School of Education and Human Services and the University Senate, and it does not impact staff, faculty, or the budget.
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The Board of Trustees meeting covered a wide range of academic and administrative items. Key discussions included the President's report on student success, research growth, and upcoming infrastructure projects. The Board approved personnel actions, including various appointments and emeriti status for faculty. Financial actions taken included the acceptance of gifts, pledges, grants, and contracts, the approval of the Oakland Center Operating Budget for FY2027, and the authorization of a CLEMIS Authority Agreement. The Board also approved a food services agreement, the renaming of a graduate program, and the construction of a vehicular wireless communication test system. Significant new items included the approval of a Public/Private Partnership for a Data Infrastructure Project, the authorization of new academic degree programs (BSET, Bachelor of Strategic Communication, and Ed.D. in Applied Early Childhood Practice and Policy), and the approval of the FY2027 General Fund Budget and tuition rates. Finally, the Board honored departing student liaisons and trustees, and appointed a new Board Chair and Vice Chair.
The board meeting covered a wide array of administrative and academic items. Key discussions included the President's report on student success and strategic initiatives, the approval of personnel actions, including faculty reappointments and promotions, and the acceptance of various grants, contracts, and gifts. The board authorized multiple operating budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, including housing, Meadow Brook Estate, and intercollegiate athletics. Significant actions included approving a major boiler project budget increase, extending a food services contract, and renaming academic programs and awarding an honorary degree. The board also reviewed and approved policy revisions concerning undergraduate and graduate degree credit requirements and application fees, alongside the appointment of an independent accounting firm for the annual audit. Additionally, the board recognized students and staff through commendations and heard public comments regarding a proposed campus data center.
The Board approved an agreement between Oakland University and the Oakland University Maintenance and Trades (OUCMT) covering the period from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2028.
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