Meredith Bishop

The meeting featured a presentation on tuition and fee recommendations for the upcoming academic year, including a review of the financial landscape and student enrollment profiles. Additionally, an economic impact study of the college was presented, detailing the institution's role in the regional economy, return on investment for students and taxpayers, and benefits to society in terms of future earnings, tax revenue, and social service savings.

The Board of Trustees discussed and approved the FY 2026-2027 Tuition and Fee Schedule, the purchase of computers and monitors for campus-wide use, a three-year subscription for virtual server software, and the purchase of data center equipment. Additional approvals included revisions to the Sabbatical Leaves and Grants Policy, the gym lighting and controls upgrade, a five-year facilities management software agreement, the L and M Wing renovation project, and the establishment of new certificate programs in Skilled Trades in Instrumentation Technology, Accounting Foundations, and Accounting Analytics. A presidential search update was provided, and the meeting included a student success presentation on civic engagement.

The agenda for the special meeting focuses on the interview of a presidential candidate, Dr. Michelle Allmendinger, along with scheduled sessions for public comment and remarks from trustees and the board chair.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review and consider applications for employment or appointment to a public office. Key agenda items included voting on finalists for a presidential search and approving an on-campus interview schedule for those finalists, including proposed presentation topics. The Board also reviewed and finalized interview questions for the candidates, adding an inquiry regarding academic curriculum within transfer degrees.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting to advance the process of selecting a new college president. The meeting focused on reviewing the list of semifinalist candidates recommended by the Presidential Search Advisory Committee. Trustees engaged in a robust discussion regarding the candidate pool and voted to move 10 individuals forward to submit additional application materials in the form of video presentations. The Board also reviewed and approved the specific questions that candidates will be required to address in their video submissions.