Justin Rutledge

The Board of Regents held a special meeting to discuss the site visit from HLC peer reviewers regarding a program change request for the Gunsmithing program, specifically addressing inquiries about the Board's role and their support for the program.

The Board of Regents held a special session which consisted of a lunch meeting with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. No public business was conducted and no formal actions were taken during the session.

The agenda for the Board of Regents meeting includes committee reports on academic and student affairs, such as the proposal for an Agribusiness option for the Associate of Science in Agriculture and a new Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Techniques micro-credential. Business affairs reports cover the presentation and approval of the FY24 external audit, as well as financial and capital project updates. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss various employment matters, a pending federal complaint, and the potential purchase or appraisal of real property in Southern Oklahoma.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the review of proposed bachelor's degree programs, including Teacher Education, Customer Experience, Veterinary Nursing, Industrial Engineering, Agriculture, and a conversion for Gunsmithing. Proposals to delete certain associate degree programs were also addressed. Business matters included a request for approval of a supplemental retirement plan. Administrative reports covered the President's update, board policy revisions, academic and student affairs, financial reports, and campus facility updates. An executive session was scheduled to discuss specific employment matters, real property acquisition, and property leasing.

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.