Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several key items, including the administration of the oath of office to student trustees and updates regarding financial and compliance audits, including IT security assessments and internal audit plans. The Chancellor reviewed ongoing fiscal strategies, such as salary freezes, budget concerns for upcoming years, and campus safety measures. Academic actions included the revision of mission and vision statements for Central Connecticut State University and the approval of a collaborative Ed.D. program in Nursing Education between Southern and Western Connecticut State Universities. Financial resolutions were passed regarding the designation of university professor titles for faculty members, the adoption of institutional spending plans for the 2011 fiscal year, submission of the biennial budget request, and the allocation of funds to develop a request for proposals for a new residential life facility. Additional reporting covered student life initiatives such as sexual assault prevention and textbook rental programs, as well as updates from the development, human resources, and executive committees.