Rick Allen

The committee meeting addressed several key items, including the appointment of faculty for the upcoming academic year and the recommendation of a revised Faculty Handbook and a revised Alcohol on University Property Policy for consideration by the full Board. Additionally, the President provided updates on various topics such as the ongoing Provost search, human resources initiatives regarding benefits, campus property acquisition, Workday implementation, and preparations for commencement ceremonies.

The Board recognized a police officer for lifesaving actions and approved the appointment of faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year. Key business included renewing the annual lease agreement for the Hubbard Center for Innovation, approving revisions to the Faculty Handbook, and adopting a revised Alcohol on University Property Policy. The Board received an overview of the unmodified FY25 annual financial audit. Additionally, various reports were presented covering athletics, student engagement, staff council initiatives, faculty contributions, and fundraising progress, followed by a move to closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The Board of Regents convened an open meeting, which was subsequently adjourned to move into a closed session. The closed session was established to address personnel-related matters, specifically concerning the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of employees pursuant to state regulations.

The committee addressed several business items, including the renewal of the Hubbard Center for Innovation lease agreement with Maryville Carbon Solutions, LLC. Revisions to the Faculty Handbook and the Alcohol on University Property Policy were approved for recommendation to the full Board. Additionally, the committee accepted the FY25 annual financial audit. President Tatum provided updates on various university operations, including the provost search, property acquisition, software implementation, and recent institutional achievements.

The report covered several segments including the Miss Black and Gold Pageant hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, where senior Sher Harper was announced as the 2023 winner and received a scholarship. The report also covered the induction of faculty member Steven Chapel into the College Media Association Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Brad Leuk lecture and reception at Northwest Missouri State University. Additionally, the Segment on the Student Activity Council (SAC) meeting detailed the discussion of T-shirt designs, executive board applications, thanking participants of Grocery Bingo, and plans for future events like a game show and the spring concert. Coverage also included updates on changes to the FAFSA application timeline and standard scholarship deadlines due to new legislation, and a segment on the Agriculture Education on the Move program partnership promoting Missouri agriculture education.