Justin Cellum

The Board discussed and approved several academic offerings, including the Associate of Applied Science in Customer Experience via electronic delivery with various certificate options, the Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology-Health Science option, and a Semiconductor Technician-Level 1 certificate. Additionally, academic service fees were approved. The board received reports from the President, academic and student affairs, business affairs, and the Ardmore campus. An executive session was convened to discuss personnel and real estate matters, followed by the approval of items discussed during that session.

The meeting addressed several key agenda items under the Action Agenda. Discussions included recommendations from the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, leading to the approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar. The Audit Committee and Business Affairs Committee recommendations resulted in the approval of the FY25 External Audit. Reports were presented by the Chair, President, and various Vice Presidents covering updates on academic and student affairs, financial status, Ardmore campus progress, and external relations, including grant information and communications updates. The session concluded with a deliberation in Executive Session regarding personnel matters and real property discussion, followed by adjournment.

The agenda for the regular meeting of the Board of Regents includes several action items and reports. The action agenda features requests for approval to offer new academic programs, specifically an Associate of Applied Science in Customer Experience via electronic delivery with multiple certificate options (Hospitality Management and Retail Management), an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology-Health Science Option, and a Semiconductor Technician-Level 1 Certificate, as well as approval of Academic Service Fees. Reports cover the Chair, President (including the 2025 Annual Report), Academic & Student Affairs Update, Enrollment Update, Business Affairs, Ardmore Campus Updates, and External Relations. Executive Session is planned to discuss employment matters for several individuals and the purchase or appraisal of real property parcels in Carter and Johnston Counties, Oklahoma, and the proposed lease of MSC-owned property in Carter County.

The special session commenced with the call to order and roll call, followed by a statement of compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and a public comment period. The action agenda included a discussion and subsequent approval of the Murray State College Mission Statement. Further discussions covered the Strategies Scorecard and the Strategic Plan Extension. The Board also addressed enrollment and program productivity analysis, including discussions on the Enrollment Cliff Video, demographic shifts, positioning Murray State for enrollment challenges, the Enrollment History Report, and potential consolidation and program elimination. Other agenda items involved new program viability and fiscal analysis across academic areas (general academics, Hospitality, Teacher Fast Track, Industrial Engineering, Retail Management), activities (Flag Football), and community matters (Statue/Mural, Veterans Memorials, and scheduling of upcoming gatherings). Finally, there was a discussion concerning the Presidential Succession Plan before the meeting adjourned.

The Board of Regents meeting included discussions and approvals on various topics. The board approved the appointment of officers and committees for 2025-2026. They also discussed and approved offering new degree options in Computer Information Systems and Behavioral Science, while also approving the deletion of programs in International Studies, Child Development, and Custom Gunmaking Technology. Additionally, the board approved the CY 2024 Internal Audit, the FY26 Employee Raise and Stipend Recommendations, and the New Market Tax Credit Project Resolution. Reports were presented by the Chairman, President, and various departments, covering topics such as the OSRHE Economic Impact Study, in-state tuition for undocumented students, and campus updates. The board also convened in an executive session to discuss personnel matters and real property.