Robert M Criger

The board discussed several items, including enrollment updates for the Spring/Summer 2026 term, the status of state budget appropriations, and upcoming college-related events in Lansing. Key topics included the implementation of Workforce Pell protocols, the receipt of a grant from the Gene Haas Foundation for advanced manufacturing training, and progress updates on credit for prior learning and K-12 dual enrollment programs. Additionally, the board reviewed marketing initiatives for the Lorenzo Cultural Center and Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, discussed potential powerline installation impacts on college property, and explored potential collaborative opportunities regarding property on Hall Road. The board also received a presentation on a holistic student support system and held a closed session regarding collective bargaining and exempt materials.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on a presidential employment contract, the potential cancellation of upcoming meetings, and financial reports including investment and property tax analysis. There will be an open hearing on the budget and adoption of a general appropriations resolution. Personnel actions involve the approval of new faculty hires, administrator employment contracts, and salary schedules. Administrative reports cover updates on grant-funded services, facility maintenance, and custom software. Furthermore, the board will consider purchasing authorizations for software, fuel, insurance, and maintenance contracts, as well as approvals for campus infrastructure projects including roof replacement and fire-alarm system modernization.

The board meeting included a session for audience participation regarding the search for the next president. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to discuss a written attorney-client memo as permitted by state statute.

The Board of Trustees held an information session to discuss several institutional updates and operational matters. Key topics included the integration of industrial learning workstations, the timeline for the annual renovation program, and concerns regarding the tactical driving course. The President provided updates on student enrollment growth, academic and administrative personnel changes, and recent campus achievements such as the Achieving the Dream designation. The Chief Information Officer presented a proposal for transitioning to a new cloud-based software system, highlighting potential efficiency gains and the anticipated implementation timeline. Additionally, the Executive Director of Facilities and Plant Operations explained the use of the Facilities Condition Index for capital planning and discussed legislative approval status for construction projects.

The board discussed several items, including financial statements and investment reports for the period ending March 31, 2026. Personnel actions regarding new faculty hires were presented for approval. Administrative reports covered the Perkins Grant Fund for learning systems. Action items included the acknowledgement of donations, authorization for the purchase of biological microscopes, the printing and mailing services for Macomb Connect Magazine, and the purchase of industrial automation trainers.