Karen Beres

The Finance Committee meeting included discussions and reviews of various financial reports, the 2017-18 enrollment report, and tuition and fees setting process for 2018 and 2019. Construction updates were provided, including design firms selected for the Library Phase 3 project, The Performance Place Renovation, and the Old Library Renovation. There was also a closed session regarding Designer Selection.

The committee received updates on Title IX, including upcoming meetings and collaboration on educational awareness events. HR will take the policy to cabinet for review before going live in January 2017. There was a discussion of new hires and separations, including significant retirees. An update was provided on the implementation of PeopleAdmin, with a projected go-live date of January 26, 2017, and upcoming training. Campus communication enhancements related to the strategic plan were discussed, including changes to MySA and potential informal town hall meetings. Temporary contracts for faculty, the guest artist hiring process, and online enhancements to employee training were also addressed.

The committee reviewed CLERY statistics, Title IX reports, and student conduct reports, noting improvements in each area. Student Affairs reported on new student organizations, curriculum development, the ArtistCorp program, health service visits, and counseling service utilization. The Student Government Association (SGA) provided updates on presidential candidate applications, constitution revision, a new organizational structure, graduate student organizations, and community involvement. Academic Affairs reported on SACS Reaccreditation, tuition and fees, student success, and the Undergraduate Degree Completion Improvement Plan (UDCIP).

The Advancement Committee meeting covered updates on fundraising, including the Annual Fund and Giannini Society memberships. Discussions involved donor cultivation, solicitations, and the announcement of a significant anonymous gift to establish the Institute for Performance Innovation. The committee also addressed the hiring of new staff, progress on the Comprehensive Campaign, and strategic Advancement events like NextNow 2017. Additionally, the UNCSA Foundation Board's activities, such as amending by-laws and reviewing governance, were reviewed, along with the UNCSA Board of Visitors' upcoming projects and meetings.

The UNCSA Forward 2022-2027 Strategic Plan outlines four core strategies: Institutional Sustainability (maximizing resources and addressing personnel/operational needs); Maintaining and Expanding Industry Relevance (remaining at the forefront of the arts and entertainment industry); Health and Wellness (prioritizing artist well-being); and Interdisciplinary Work in the Arts (expanding collaborative projects). The plan aims to prepare students for 21st-century careers and enrich North Carolina's cultural and economic prosperity, guided by institutional values of community, collaboration, imagination, integrity, and grit.