Rebecca Jones-Kellogg

The board conducted organizational business, including the election of a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 and the approval of board rules. Key presentations included an Academy update from the Superintendent covering cadet development, academic milestones, and branch night outcomes. The Commandant provided an overview of the honor code, physical education programs, and the Sandhurst military skills competition. The Dean of the Academic Board discussed academic innovation, the integration of artificial intelligence into the curriculum, and infrastructure modernization efforts. Discussions were also held on energy resilience, connectivity challenges, and the potential expansion of locations for the Army-Navy game.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the Designated Federal Officer's remarks, Chairman's remarks, Superintendent's remarks, and Secretary of the Army Representative's remarks. The board addressed administrative announcements, roll call, and several board business items, including the swearing-in of new presidential appointees, the election of the board chair and vice-chair, and the approval of board rules. Concerns were raised regarding decisions at USMA to disband certain extracurricular clubs and cancel courses, leading to a discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Academy update covered expectations, the USMA Strategy, recent events, and ongoing initiatives. Cadet Summer Training was reviewed, highlighting various training events and individual development programs.

The USMA Strategy 2025 focuses on developing leaders of character who live honorably, lead honorably, and demonstrate excellence. It aims to promote a professional climate, build and retain talented teams, continuously transform towards preeminence, and strengthen partnerships. The strategy prioritizes efforts to improve the professional climate, attract and retain diverse talent, modernize facilities and programs, and enhance collaboration to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st-century Army.

This document outlines the West Point Leader Development System (WPLDS) and its approach to developing commissioned leaders of character. It emphasizes the integration of character and leader development through academic, military, and physical programs, all within a culture of character growth. The plan details the mission, vision, and values of West Point, focusing on building, educating, training, and inspiring cadets to become leaders committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service. It also covers comprehensive character development, stewardship, continuous improvement, and the importance of a professional climate.

The Board of Visitors convened three times in 2024 to discuss various aspects of the United States Military Academy. Key topics included strategic planning updates, the effects of continuing resolutions on the Academy's budget, facility investment plan status, and efforts to transform and modernize the Academy. Discussions also covered college athletics, academic program innovation, character development, and the promotion of a professional climate. The board approved minutes from previous meetings and set dates for future meetings.