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Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Florida Gulf Coast University Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees meeting covered a range of institutional reports and governance actions. Key topics included the ratification of amendments to the United Faculty of Florida collective bargaining agreement, an update on the FGCU Financing Corporation's construction projects, and reports on university finances, including fiscal year-end budget and carryforward fund reports. The Board also approved amendments to regulations regarding undergraduate admissions and social fraternities/sororities, authorized a significant investment in University athletics, and approved a new collective bargaining agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police. Additionally, the President's performance evaluation was conducted, and the Board discussed its self-evaluation survey results and committee structure.
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Finance, Facilities and Administration Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed updates on the student housing expansion timeline, including project financing and construction methodology. A financial reporting discussion focused on streamlining agendas to prioritize strategic topics, alongside reviews of end-of-year budget and carryforward reports. Several action items were approved, including Carryforward Funds for the fiscal year, an amendment to the fiscal year 2027 Operating Budget, the Fixed Capital Outlay Budget for 2026-2027, and the repeal of a regulation regarding the Governor's Challenge Rebate Program. Additionally, the committee approved a $3 million investment in University Athletics and ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Audit And Compliance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the Course Substitutions Follow-Up Audit, which evaluated compliance with documentation policies established following a 2023 audit. Discussion focused on the current status of student academic files, the ongoing efforts by University Advising Services to resolve documentation backlogs within the university system, and the necessity for continued remediation. It was determined that a follow-up report tracking this progress will be presented to the committee in six months.
The committee reviewed and approved several key items, including the Textbook and Instructional Materials Affordability Report and amendments to the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement, which addressed faculty reclassification processes and compensation increases. Additionally, the committee approved updates to undergraduate admissions regulations, incorporating new test options and discussing compliance with Board of Governors mandates regarding student residency status. Finally, the committee approved a regulatory amendment to rename 'Greek' organizations to Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
