Melissa DeJoseph

The Board of Trustees reviewed committee reports, discussed preliminary planning for the upcoming budget, and examined several proposed capital projects, including laboratory expansions, fitness facilities, and historic building renovations. A student spotlight was presented, and the board approved various personnel actions, financial increases for supplies and services, and architectural service contracts for facility upgrades. Additionally, the board acknowledged receipt of January financial statements and discussed trustee activities, college visibility efforts, and secured federal funding for health program equipment.

The Board of Trustees meeting focused on key institutional, financial, and facility updates. Significant items included the approval of a tuition increase for concurrent tuition and the awarding of a construction contract for the lab renovation project. The Board reviewed various procurement matters, including increased service agreements for payroll processing software and security services. Additionally, the Board received reports on Middle States accreditation preparations, union negotiations, the implementation of the new Jenzabar system, and campus security strategies. Student achievements were highlighted during the Student Spotlight segment, and financial results and committee minutes were formally acknowledged.

The Board of Trustees received updates regarding campus security from the Acting Director of Security. The session included a discussion and question-and-answer period concerning security staffing, emergency response protocols, training requirements, and the credentials of security officers.

The Board of Trustees held a workshop to review and discuss proposed capital projects for the 2026/2027 cycle and to provide strategic guidance on the Facilities Master Plan and the Technology Master Plan. The session focused on aligning these investments with institutional priorities, student success goals, operational and academic trends, and financial sustainability, while identifying key themes and necessary next steps for project implementation.

The meeting addressed a proposal for a $25 per credit hour increase for concurrent tuition. The board featured a student spotlight on a recent graduate and recipient of academic scholarships. Significant action items included the approval of various personnel actions, new policies regarding the distribution of notices and the student ambassador program, and increases to blanket purchase orders for payroll processing software and security services. Additionally, the board reviewed a successful bid for a lab renovation project and acknowledged the receipt of monthly financial statements and various organizational correspondence.