Melanie Largin

The board meeting agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and a Committee of the Whole session focused on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget. Key discussion items involve the allocation of major repair and rehabilitation funds, reports from various standing committees such as Academic Affairs, Finance and Business Operations, and Real Estate and Facilities, and the Chancellor's report. Additionally, the agenda features student success celebrations, campus spotlights, and institutional budget reviews.

The Board meeting included a presidential presentation on Dalton State College and updates on the Georgia Public Library Service. Various committees conducted reviews and took actions, including the approval of a revised institutional mission statement for Georgia Southwestern State University, degree and major terminations at Kennesaw State University, and the naming of a college of the arts. Financial updates were provided, and the Board discussed the USG Well-being program. Additionally, the Board reviewed proposed bylaw updates, heard an update on the New Georgia Economy Tour, and discussed workforce needs. Other approvals included real estate projects for Savannah State, Kennesaw State, and Middle Georgia State Universities, revisions to political activity policies, and the granting of honorary degrees. The Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics approved Kennesaw State University's request to transition athletics conference membership.

The Board discussed strategic plans for Columbus State University, fiscal year budget allocations, and tuition and mandatory fee rates for the upcoming academic year. Committee meetings focused on finance and business operations, real estate and facilities, organization and law, internal audit, risk and compliance, economic development, and academic affairs. Additionally, the Chancellor provided updates on legislative budget processes and institutional achievements.

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The committee received a written report regarding real estate actions delegated to the Vice Chancellor. Consent items included the authorization of a sub-rental agreement for the Georgia Institute of Technology, project authorization for a chiller replacement at the University of Georgia, and a budget modification for renovations at Fort Valley State University. Additionally, the committee approved the transfer of the Spec Towns Track name and the naming of the Mack H. Guest III and Family Garden and the Webber-Stowers Family Terrace at the University of Georgia. The committee also approved the naming of the Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center at Kennesaw State University.