Lori Adkins

The meeting agenda included several key items addressed during the consent agenda and new business. Consent agenda items covered personnel actions and the Treasurer's Report. New business focused on the third reading of policy 15-11-02 regarding officer terms, resolution to approve the 2025 Efficiency Report, approval of the American Civic Literacy course effective Fall 2025 as mandated by Ohio Revised Code, and initial review of the draft Strategic Plan for 2026-2028. The meeting minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, which included budget revision approval and updates on operational efficiencies and regional compacts, were also referenced.

The meeting agenda included several key items, such as reviewing and approving Consent Agenda items, which covered minutes from a previous meeting, personnel actions, and the Treasurer's Report. New Business included the second reading of policy 15-11-02 regarding Officers' terms, and approval of Budget Revision #1. The President's Report provided updates on legislative events, enrollment in the new BSN program, the renewal of the Collegiate Purple Star designation, and ongoing partnership discussions with Youngstown State University. The Chair's Report noted the upcoming Board Retreat. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee.

The meeting included discussion and approval of a budget revision, a resolution to approve out-of-state fee waivers for sailors, marines, and coast guardsmen taking courses at Stark State College through the U.S. Naval Community College, a resolution to request approval of tuition waivers for employees of the city of Akron, and a resolution to request out-of-state fee waivers for students taking courses at Stark State College through the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association (GPADA). The board also reviewed crime statistics and the calendar of board activity dates.

This strategic plan for the Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division of Stark State College outlines its direction from 2023 to 2025. It is built upon three core strategic priorities: Student Access and Success, Career Success and Workforce, and Our People. The plan aims to provide affordable, relevant, and quality education, support students in achieving their goals, foster economic growth and prosperity in the communities served, create opportunities for employer partnerships, and attract and value a diverse workforce.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as the FY2026 budget, a resolution to increase the general fee for Fall 2025 and Fall 2026, and a report on low-enrolled courses/programs and duplicated programs from Fall 2022 through Spring 2025. Updates were provided in the President's Report, and there were communications, including a security report, out-of-state travel log, and a calendar of board activity dates. The board also went into an executive session. Other agenda items included student travel, admission policies, and sexual misconduct policies.