Karen Barger

The Board of Trustees met to adopt the meeting agenda and held an executive session for a consultation with an attorney regarding matters protected by attorney-client privilege.

The board conducted an executive session for consultation with an attorney regarding a privileged matter. Following the executive session, the board voted to adopt a written decision concluding that allegations made in a previously discussed complaint were unsubstantiated, subsequently denying the complaint and directing the clerk to notify the complainant.

The agenda includes reports from the Faculty Senate, SGA, and administrative staff regarding budget expenditures and facilities, alongside a report from the President. Discussion topics involve the 2026-2027 tuition and fees, program reviews, new staff employment, approval of bills, faculty retirement, program discontinuation, and a new administrative contract. Additionally, the meeting will feature executive sessions concerning personnel matters, employer-employee negotiations, and student-related issues, as well as an opportunity for public comment.

The board discussed reports from the student government, administrative financial summaries, and facilities updates regarding building renovations. Key actions included the approval of a tuition increase for the 2026-2027 academic year, acceptance of comprehensive program reviews for multiple disciplines, and the approval of new staff employment and administrative contracts. Additionally, the board approved the discontinuation of the Physical Therapist Assistant program, accepted faculty retirements, and held multiple executive sessions concerning personnel matters, employer-employee negotiations, and student privacy rights.

The Board meeting included reports on student government activities and financial expenditures. Key actions included the approval of revisions to policies regarding substance use and tutoring services, the acceptance of program reviews for Accounting, Business Administration, Psychology, and Radiography, and the approval of a bid for a spray booth. Additionally, the Board approved new staff employment letters and the claims register. Several executive sessions were held to discuss employer-employee negotiations, property acquisition, and student-related matters.