Washburn University of Topeka Board of Regents Minutes
Discussions during the meeting included the Chair recognizing the Mayor's final meeting due to non-re-election and appreciation for his service. The President reported on the finalized University audit with no major findings, accolades received by Washburn Tech, strong performance by School of Business students on the Major Field Test, and successes of the Debate Team. Progress updates were given on the KC campaign, Lee Arena renovations, and the Advisors Excell Hall construction. Committee reports covered the Executive and Governance Committee's development of a shared governance statement and the Academic and Student Affairs Committee's review of academic program updates, learning pathways, and student life services. New business involved approving liquidated claims from previous months. Action items included bestowing the Eminentes Universitatis designation upon two long-term employees, approving Academic Sabbaticals for the 2026-2027 year, and approving the new Washburn Tech Medical Assistant Certificate B program due to high local demand. The Board also approved a $22.5 million budget for the Campus Mechanical Systems Upgrade project with Trane, adopted a resolution for issuing revenue bonds not to exceed $23 million for financing, and approved the replacement of the Yager Stadium turf and the Mulvane Art Museum lighting system.