Nick Hodgman

The board meeting included remarks from the Chair and Chancellor regarding university achievements, events, and strategic planning. Key action items included the approval of degrees and certificates, the adoption of the 2017-2018 internal audit plan, and the expansion of the Audit Committee to include legal affairs, resulting in a committee name change. The board also approved the exterior design for the South Chiller Plant, the selection of an engineering firm for campus-wide parking deck repairs, and multiple naming proposals for university facilities. Additionally, the board received annual reports from the Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and Student Government Association, and approved a personnel report.

The Board meeting included remarks from the Chair and Chancellor regarding enrollment records, hurricane recovery efforts, and university performance metrics. Committee reports were presented covering Academic Affairs, Athletics, Compliance and Audit, Nominating, and University Advancement, which included discussions on fundraising, student success initiatives, and internal audit findings. Additionally, the Board received presentations on the Beyond Academics program and the Student Ranger Program. The meeting concluded with actions taken on personnel reports, the approval of an updated Honorary Degree Policy, and the adoption of a resolution clarifying committee delegations.

The board approved a consent agenda including officer elections, a building fire alarm system replacement, and various degree candidate and personnel reports. Appointments were made to the UNCG Excellence Foundation Board of Visitors, the Weatherspoon Arts Foundation Board of Directors, and the University Investment Fund Board of Directors. The board also reviewed a proposed honorary degree policy, ultimately voting to table the matter pending further research on Open Meetings Law requirements, and convened in closed session to discuss the Chancellor Evaluation Survey results.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting to discuss the appointment of new trustees, review the Chancellor's state of the campus report, and provide legislative and legal updates. The discussion included the university's strategy for financial sustainability, an academic portfolio review, and early strategic investments in various academic and recruitment programs. The Board also reviewed the status of the Light the Way fundraising campaign, which has reached a significant portion of its goal. Additionally, the Board handled action items related to the selection of a commissioning agent for the Jackson Library renovation, the delegation of authority for capital projects, and various personnel matters involving athletics and faculty.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting where several key items were addressed. The Chancellor provided a year-end report highlighting research achievements, institutional rankings, and fundraising success, while also announcing her upcoming retirement. Academic affairs discussions included the approval of degrees, a new background check policy, tuition increases, and the discontinuation of the Interdisciplinary Center for E-Learning. The business affairs segment involved the approval of various fee increases, property leasing, and the appointment of designers and construction managers for campus projects. Additionally, the Board made several appointments to the UNCG Excellence Foundation and the Weatherspoon Arts Foundation. Personnel actions and the awarding of distinguished public service medals were handled during a closed session.