Rachel Fieschko

The meeting addressed internal housekeeping matters, including procedures for daily attendance and preparations for upcoming virtual audits and site visits. Significant time was dedicated to technical support, specifically regarding the distribution of devices and troubleshooting strategies for using web browsers instead of applications to improve connectivity. The session concluded with the announcement and presentation of the Gladys Prior Career Teaching Excellence Award to a staff member.

The committee focused on several governance matters, including the approval of new appointments and reappointments for various University Direct Support Organizations, such as the UNF Foundation, the UNF Financing Corporation, the UNF Training & Services Institute, and MOCA Jacksonville. Additionally, the committee approved updated Memoranda of Understanding between the Board of Trustees and these direct support organizations. Discussion items included a status update on the institutional accreditation application with the Higher Learning Commission, an annual review of the Board action plan, and plans for the upcoming biennial Board self-assessment survey.

The board discussed key administrative and financial agenda items, including a legislative update, a student presentation, and the fiscal year 2027 budget. Action items included a legislative budget request, a proposed housing fee increase, and an amendment to the schedule of tuition and fees. Additionally, the meeting featured reports from various standing committees and addressed a comprehensive consent agenda covering academic tenure recommendations, direct support organization appointments, audit work plans, and regulatory amendments regarding religious accommodations and education research centers.

The committee meeting addressed several key agenda items, including faculty promotion, tenure and post-tenure review, and tenure upon hire recommendations. Members reviewed proposals for the closure of various academic degree programs, the reaffirmation of specialized admissions for nursing and social work, and multiple department name changes and mergers. Additionally, the committee considered the 2027-2028 general education curriculum, reviewed the annual academic degree program list, and discussed initiatives for advancing student well-being.

The committee meeting addressed the approval of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 and the review of the fiscal year 2027 budgets for direct support organizations. Discussion items included a capital projects and change order report, as well as an administrative update provided by the Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance.