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Sep 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Christopher Newport University Strategic Compass 2030
This Strategic Compass document provides an executive summary and dashboard update as of September 2026. It outlines a comprehensive strategic direction across four key pillars: Advance, Build, Connect, and Create. The 'Advance' pillar focuses on enhancing liberal arts education, experiential learning, and teaching excellence. The 'Build' pillar aims to strengthen the university's foundation through enrollment management, increased funding, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability. The 'Connect' pillar emphasizes community engagement, supporting non-traditional learners, fostering regional partnerships, and promoting cultural and athletic excellence. The 'Create' pillar is dedicated to cultivating a strong culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring a supportive and accessible campus environment, and fostering an inclusive learning experience that values diverse perspectives. The plan includes multiple goals and objectives with varying completion statuses and due dates extending to 2030.
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Board Of Visitors New Board Member Orientation Minutes
The meeting served as an orientation session for new board members, covering committee assignments for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussion topics included an overview of board meeting logistics, such as the protocols for open and closed sessions, and a comprehensive review of the charges and action items for all standing committees, including the Executive, Operations, Audit and Risk, Student Life, Finance and Facilities, Academic Affairs, Athletics, and University Advancement committees. Additionally, the board received an overview regarding the roles of the Education Foundation, the Real Estate Foundation, and the Alumni Society Board.
Jun 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Finance And Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting covered a legislative update regarding the status of the state budget and various government actions impacting the university. The primary focus was the presentation of the FY27 operating budget, which balances affordability, excellence, and sustainability, while also noting future fiscal challenges for FY28 and FY29. The committee reviewed the Six-Year Plan guidance and received updates on facility operations, including a grant for a composting pilot program, the status of the Science and Engineering Research Center, and the implementation of Campus IQ software to improve space utilization and efficiency.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Visitors Executive Committee Meeting
The committee received updates from the President regarding the Strategic Compass, Board dashboard, and Shoe Lane initiatives. Actions taken included the approval of Memorandums of Understanding with the CNU Education and Real Estate Foundations. Proposed amendments to the Bylaws concerning term limits for student and faculty representatives and emergency suspension procedures were reviewed, with final approval slated for a future meeting. Additionally, the committee approved the proposed slate of officers for the 2026-28 term.
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