Board Of Trustees Academic Excellence And Student Success Committee Minutes
The committee meeting covered several key items including the conferral of degrees for the upcoming spring commencement ceremonies, the presentation and recommendation for approval of the 2026 UCF Accountability Plan, and the proposal for a new BSBA degree program in Risk Management and Insurance. Furthermore, the committee reviewed and recommended tenure for 23 faculty candidates and approved tenure with hire for a new faculty member designated for the Director position at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media. The session also featured a discussion regarding the university's research enterprise, its growth in expenditures, and strategic efforts toward achieving AAU eligibility, along with receiving an information update on accreditation.
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Board of Trustees Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee Minutes
The committee meeting covered the recommendation for approval of tenure with hire for three faculty members and the conferral of degrees for the fall semester. A presentation was provided regarding the Math Launch program, which is designed to improve student math readiness and success in STEM disciplines. Additionally, six information items were provided for review, covering topics such as strategic metrics updates, accreditation, and various university regulation updates.
Sep 22, 2025·Board meeting
Board of Trustees Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several academic and administrative items, including the approval of tenure for five faculty members and the review of the 2025 Textbook and Instructional Materials Affordability Report. Additionally, members reviewed reports on self-supporting and market tuition rate programs and the DirectConnect to UCF Consortium Agreement, which now includes Indian River State College. Discussion topics included updates on student success metrics, specifically the four-year graduation rate, and the university's ongoing initiatives regarding artificial intelligence. Several information items were also noted, such as the work plan, regulation updates, and academic program lists.
Jun 28, 2023·Board meeting
Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on several key items, including a progress report on strategic priorities and the presentation of the FY2024-2025 Legislative Budget Request aimed at expanding engineering, computer science, and medical technology education. Additionally, the meeting covered faculty tenure recommendations, tenure with hire approvals, the conferral of degrees, and an update on educational sites. Informational topics included the academic calendar and updates to university regulations regarding faculty evaluation and student admissions.
