Melanie Landon-Hays

The committee meeting agenda included updates on internal audit, general counsel matters, and board administration, including the proposed board committee schedule and appointment process. Action items focused on the review of the board committee statement and the committee charter, as well as a nomination for the Board Chair. Additionally, an executive session was scheduled to discuss the President's performance evaluation and pending litigation, followed by a formal resolution regarding the renewal of the University President's appointment.

The committee reviewed the FY 2026 Management Report as of April 30, 2026, and discussed the proposed FY 2027 preliminary budget, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and the overhaul of general administrative overhead charges. Other key topics included the ratification of a capital construction project application for the Performing Arts Renewal to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, and reports from the University Budget Advisory Committee and the University Technology Advisory Committee. The technology committee highlighted progress on data governance frameworks, software procurement efficiencies, and the development of institutional guidelines for generative artificial intelligence.

The committee will review the FY 2026 Management Report and the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget, discuss the Capital Construction Submission to the HECC, and address an update to the Finance and Administration Committee Charter. Additionally, the committee will receive updates from the University Budget Advisory Committee, the University Technology Advisory Committee, and the Vice President of Finance and Administration regarding capital spending.

The board meeting agenda included stakeholder updates from shared governance groups and unions, as well as a report from the WOU Foundation, a legislative update, and a report from the University President. Key committee items featured discussions on the FY2027 preliminary budget, the approval of various committee charters, and a Board Chair election. Additionally, the board conducted an executive session to evaluate the President's performance and address pending litigation, followed by an open session action item regarding the renewal of the University President's appointment.

The board meeting agenda includes updates from university stakeholders and various senate groups, alongside a presentation on the Willamette Promise. The board will consider the FY26 Management Report, ratification of capital construction submissions, and updates to the Board Statement on Board Committees. Further agenda items include the approval of the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget, charter updates for DEIAC and EGTC, and the election of the Board Chair. Additionally, the board will receive subcommittee and presidential reports, host a fine arts showcase, conduct an executive session regarding the President's performance and legal litigation, and deliberate on the renewal of the University President's appointment.