University Of Rhode Island Board Of Trustees Governance Committee Governance Committee Meeting
The committee discussed several initiatives, including planning for the upcoming board annual retreat, with a focus on interactive panels and topics such as the establishment of the medical school, the impact of AI on education, and federal funding. Additionally, the committee reviewed the annual board self-assessment process, including its evolution towards incorporating more qualitative data, and discussed details for the university's annual legislative advocacy day. Action items included the approval of revisions to the university's policy on sexual misconduct, incorporating updated federal definitions and language regarding digital exploitation, as well as updates to procurement regulations in accordance with new federal uniform guidance.