Rhonda Adams

The agenda for the meeting included several action items and reports. Discussions covered the 25 Year Celebration of the CRA Program, the Trail Blazing Award for C-TEC, and Athletics updates. Action items included the approval of the October 6, 2025 Minutes, approval of the E-104 ENDS Monitoring Report regarding Concurrent Students & ACCESS, and the approval of the EL-206 Executive Limitations Monitoring Report concerning Asset Protection. The agenda also listed several items for the Presidential Report and Chair Report, such as takeaways from ACCT New Orleans, the upcoming ACCT National Legislative Summit, the January Annual Meeting, and the Nomination and Election of 2025 Board Officers.

The agenda for the upcoming Board of Trustees meeting includes several key actions and reports. Discussion items involve monitoring reports for ENDS (E-103: Expansion of Instructional Support) and Executive Limitations (EL-204: Treatment of Staff). Committee reports, including one from the Finance Committee, are scheduled. The President's report will cover enrollment, facilities, and personnel updates. The agenda also accounts for reports from the Student Government President and the Board Chair, which will cover takeaways from the ADHE Trustees Conference and Statements of Financial Interest deadlines. A key action item involves the nomination and election of 2026 Board Officers.

The agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting included several action items. Key discussions involved the approval of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing Certificate and the ENDS Monitoring Report E-102 regarding a Sabbatical Presentation. The Executive Limitations Monitoring Report EL-200 required approval. The Finance Committee agenda included action items for the approval of the FY2027 Tuition and Fee Adjustment and acceptance of the FY2024 Audit. Presidential reports covered enrollment updates, facilities status, and a recap of the ACCT Summit. Other items included updates from the Student Government President, Chair report items such as the March Board Retreat and the President's Regular Annual Performance Evaluation (Part 1 in Executive Session), and general board action considerations.

The agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting includes several action items. These cover the approval of the September 8, 2025, Minutes, the approval of the ENDS Monitoring Report E-102 concerning Micro-Credentials, and the approval of the Executive Limitations Monitoring Report EL-202 regarding the Treatment of Students. Informational items include updates from the Cabinet, a fitness court ribbon cutting announcement, and a facilities update. The Chair's report covers upcoming events in New Orleans and a Joint Board Reception.

The meeting included recognition of individuals for achievements in AI mentorship, H.I.M. program development, and athletic competitions. The board reviewed the NWACC Library's support to the taxpayer community, including access to resources and funding. There was a discussion regarding emergency presidential succession, academic updates including a CIP code change request and the development of a Surgical Technology program. The board was informed about scheduled elevator maintenance in Burns Hall, enrollment updates, and progress on the Fitness Court. The Walton Family Foundation's lack of interest in funding the Feasibility Study for the Commons was discussed, and the board explored possible models for student residential housing and workforce housing on campus. A new policy was adopted regarding board member attendance at meetings, and a provisional position was approved in response to the Adult Basic Education grant awarded to NWACC. The President reported compliance with communication and support to the board.