Lynette Atchley

The Board of Regents reviewed financial reports and purchasing activities, and received updates regarding personnel changes, the legislative session, and various campus activities. The Board discussed and approved the awarding of tenure status to faculty, an addendum to the Haney Center Roof Project agreement, revisions to board policies regarding service animals, campus wellness, and online credit hours, a proposal for LED lighting upgrades, and the awarding of emeritus status to a retired instructor. Additionally, the Board ratified an emergency repair declaration for the fire suppression system at the Roesler Residential Learning Center and considered items for the consent agenda, including the 2026-2027 events and holiday schedule and academic program modifications.

The Board of Regents meeting included the approval of various policy revisions, including updates to the service and emotional support animal policy, campus wellness practices, and a new online credit hour policy. The Board also approved an LED lighting and controls upgrade for the Haney Center's Utterback Ballroom, granted emeritus status to a former employee, and ratified an emergency declaration regarding fire suppression system repairs at the Roesler Residential Center.

The board reviewed and approved the college's financial report, discussed various campus activities and athletic updates, and approved the granting of tenure to an assistant professor. Additionally, the board approved a revised lease-purchase agreement for the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex and authorized the addition of women's and men's cross-country programs to the college's athletic offerings.

The board discussed several items including the financial report for February, personnel updates, the President's report covering tenure policy and campus events, and a roof update for the Haney Center. Business items included reviews and proposed revisions for board policies regarding service and emotional support animals, campus wellness, and online credit hours. Additionally, the board considered the awarding of emeritus status to Tracy Jacomo and a lighting and controls upgrade for the Haney Center Utterback Ballroom.

The discussion centered on institutional needs, plans for the long-term investment of funds, and the process for prioritizing expenditures related to the $17 million gift received from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation. This discussion was held with the Executive Committee of the Seminole State College Educational Foundation and the Administrators. No action was taken by the Board.