Larry Bowles

The committee discussed the vetting process for potential board members under old business. New business agenda items included the approval of an Adverse Weather and Other Emergency Conditions policy, approval of Emeriti status, and an exception to Policy #6. The meeting also included an information update regarding legislative bills.

The meeting included a presentation of the annual audit by CliftonLarsonAllen. Focus reports were provided covering new student enrollment, retention and student success, advancement, finances, and government relations. Committee actions included approval of the revised FY2026 budget, an RN to BSN discount tuition rate for clinic partners, and the use of Marsh Endowment earnings to fund music salaries and benefits. Additional actions involved the addition of Women's Wrestling to university athletics, awarding Emeriti Status to a retiring staff member, revisions to the Board of Governors Bylaws, the extension of the strategic plan, and approval of the revised Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy.

The meeting includes focus reports on new student enrollment, student retention and success, institutional advancement, financial status, and a presidential update on government relations and shared governance. Committee reports are scheduled for student affairs and academic affairs. Action items involve the approval of 5-year program reviews, setting tuition and fees for the upcoming fiscal year, adoption of an adverse weather and emergency conditions policy, awarding emeritus status to a retired faculty member, and approving an exception to the honors, recognition, and awards policy.

The Student Government Association meeting addressed several operational and student-focused topics. Significant time was dedicated to a Student Open Forum regarding dining services, specifically addressing concerns over food safety, quality, variety, pricing, and operating hours. Officer reports included updates on upcoming presentations from Financial Aid, progress on Spring Fling planning, and administrative changes regarding organizational voting rights. Committee reports highlighted updates on budgetary requests, a upcoming food drive, and improvements to the SGA webpage. Additionally, the assembly approved a letter requesting the allocation of campus improvement funds toward upgrading North Tower lobby equipment and establishing a new recreation area.

The meeting agenda includes the determination of quorum, followed by updates covering three main areas: Financial Update presented by the CFO, Facilities Update presented by the COO, and Technology Update presented by the CIO. The committee's areas of responsibility encompass operational planning and budget, buildings and grounds, financial planning, reporting, audit and internal controls, and technology.