Leslee Battle

This Enterprise Risk Management Program Plan for Winston-Salem State University outlines a structured approach to identifying, analyzing, and managing risks. It aligns with the University of North Carolina policy 1300.7 and the COSO ERM framework, focusing on governance, strategy, performance, review, and reporting. The plan details roles, defines a risk appetite across critical areas such as reputation, teaching, research, compliance, and financial stability, and establishes a process for risk identification, analysis, response planning, and ongoing monitoring. The primary objective is to mitigate potential impacts on the university's strategic goals and operations.

This document outlines Winston-Salem State University's Compliance & Ethics Program Plan for 2023, designed to prevent and detect criminal conduct by establishing an effective framework. The plan is structured around seven key elements of an effective compliance program, guided by the COSO Enterprise Risk Management approach. It details roles and responsibilities across various levels of the organization, outlines procedures for identifying requirements, risk analysis, response planning, and monitoring, and emphasizes tools and practices including documented standards, communication, violation handling, review, and continuous improvement. The overall objective is to foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance throughout the university.

This report by JASON, commissioned by the National Science Foundation (NSF), assesses concerns regarding foreign influence in U.S. fundamental research. It examines the value and risks of openness, research integrity, and various modes of foreign influence including rewards, deception, coercion, and theft. The report provides findings and recommendations to maintain openness, attract global scientific talent, expand research integrity expectations to include full disclosure of commitments and potential conflicts of interest, and enhance communication between academia, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement to secure the U.S. fundamental research enterprise.

The meeting included discussion of conflict of interest statements, an external audit update covering the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) and associated entities reviews, and an internal audit update, including a review of board essential relationships, internal audit charters, operations, audit activity for Fiscal Year 2025, recent reports, and an audit plan and risk assessment update. There was also a closed session to discuss internal audit activity, recent investigative reports, and other communications.

The meeting included an introduction of the Chief Operating Officer, updates on future initiatives, housing and dining facilities, and capital projects. There was a recommendation for the Tennis Court Resurfacing Project Authorization. Updates were provided on the KR Williams Auditorium Renovation & Expansion, Hauser Hall Renovation & Expansion, Campus Police Renovation, and Campus Wayfinding Signage.