Associate Dean for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
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Jun 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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University Of Minnesota Board Of Regents Special Meeting
The board reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2027 annual capital improvement budget and the annual operating budget. Discussions focused on the strategic alignment of capital projects, including the St. Paul campus center, and addressed financial challenges and fiscal discipline in the context of higher education. The operating budget discussions included tuition adjustments, compensation for faculty and staff, and the university's role in the state's economic development, as well as concerns regarding institutional transparency and budgeting processes.
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University of Minnesota Board of Regents Regular Meeting
The Board meeting focused on a public forum regarding the recommended fiscal year 2027 annual operating budget. Key discussion topics included concerns regarding the impact of budget cuts on teaching assistant support, graduate enrollment, and pedagogical quality; the need for increased support for vulnerable students; the preservation of the Bolstead golf course as a green space; staffing concerns and service capacity at the Disability Resource Center; and the impending closure of the Classroom Technical Services department, which provides essential AV infrastructure for university operations.
Jun 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
University Of Minnesota Board Of Regents Governance And Policy Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed proposed amendments to the Board of Regents policy regarding the reservation and delegation of authority, specifically focusing on the appointment and employment agreements of Division I head coaches. Key discussion topics included establishing new financial thresholds for Board approval versus delegated approval for employment agreements and amendments, defining total compensation, and addressing the treatment of buyout provisions. The committee also discussed the need for flexibility in hiring and retaining coaching staff and reviewed the annual policy report and work plan.
Jun 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Regents Meeting Minutes
The Board of Regents conducted several meetings covering university governance and operations. Key topics included the review of the University Enrollment Plan, strategies for growing Native American and American Indian academic programs, and updates on the University's compliance landscape and Enterprise Risk Management. Financial and operational discussions involved the workforce and human resources strategy, sustainability and energy efficiency targets, and the restructuring of university reserves. Additionally, the Board addressed the modernization of marketing communications, received reports from student representatives, and held discussions regarding the University Senate consultative committees. The Board also approved various academic program changes, including additions, modifications, and discontinuations, as well as the conferral of tenure and emeritus titles. Personnel matters, such as the introduction of the new Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, and performance evaluations for the university president, were also addressed.
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