Board of Trustees of Michigan Technological University Formal Session Minutes
The board discussed strategic institutional goals under the 'True to Tech' framework and received research updates regarding water isotope analysis, national security vehicle technology, and plans for the new student wellness center. A public comment session addressed federal immigration policies. The board approved several key action items, including the conferral of emeritus status to faculty, the establishment of a new Department of Data Science within the College of Computing, the elimination of specific shelved PhD programs, revisions to the Undergraduate Student Government Constitution, and the adoption of room and board and apartment rental rates for the 2027 fiscal year. Furthermore, the board reviewed informational reports concerning university investments, sponsored programs, alumni relations, and student safety statistics.