Kerry Niessing

The Board of Trustees discussed and approved various items, including the operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the schedule of tuition and fees, and specific personnel and academic program updates. The meeting included presentations on student success dashboards, key performance indicators, an MCC Foundation report detailing scholarship and program funding, and shared governance updates from the Faculty Senate and support staff. Additionally, executive leadership provided reports on workforce development, diversity, and strategic planning, while the President recognized several staff and faculty achievements and the upcoming commencement activities.

The committee met to discuss the upcoming elections for Board Officers, including the positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for the next academic year. A proposal for these appointments was developed and will be presented for a formal vote at the upcoming August Board meeting.

The committee convened to conduct an executive session pursuant to the Public Officers Law regarding the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters pertaining to appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal.

The board scheduled an executive session pursuant to Public Officers Law to discuss the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation.

The committee held discussions concerning obligations under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, specifically detailing cybersecurity risk management and independent review processes. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the rising trend of fraudulent 'ghost student' applications and the impact of artificial intelligence, outlining existing detection and prevention controls. Finally, the committee provided an explanation of borrower defense cases, including the relevant legal provisions, regulations, and institutional responses.