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Oct 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents Educational Policies Committee Meeting
The meeting included approvals and discussions on various academic and administrative items. Key topics covered were academic retirements, separations, and faculty appointments. The committee also addressed lecturer and visiting faculty appointments, the appointment of charter school board members, and program proposals including a combined BSW and MSW. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates to the academic calendar, emeritus faculty recommendations, the termination of a charter contract for the Detroit Public Safety Academy, the reissuance of charter contracts for PACE Academy and Great Lakes Academy, sabbatical leave awards, faculty research and creative activity fellowships, and the shelving or phasing out of several academic programs.
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Eastern Michigan University Board Of Regents Finance And Investment Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered critical fiscal planning for the upcoming academic and fiscal year, including detailed discussions on tuition and fee structures, such as a proposed undergraduate tuition increase and the consolidation of student fees. The committee reviewed the General Fund and Auxiliary Funds operating budgets, noting key revenue assumptions and expense risk factors like employee contract negotiations and financial aid costs. Additionally, the agenda included considerations for emeritus staff status.
Jun 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Eastern Michigan University Board Of Regents Minutes
The Board approved various staff and faculty appointments, separations, retirements, and emeritus status designations. The President's report highlighted the university's strategic direction, institutional changes, and recent accomplishments of the student body, including achievements in sports and engineering competitions. The Educational Policies Committee addressed charter school contract reauthorizations and terminations, sabbatical leave reports, and academic program phase-outs. The Finance and Investment Committee reviewed tuition and fee adjustments, auxiliary fund budgets, and general fund operating budgets. Additional business included revisions to the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and authorization of a cell tower lease agreement.
Apr 29, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Eastern Michigan University President's Report
This President's Report outlines the initial focus of Dr. Brendan Kelly's presidency at Eastern Michigan University, centered on fostering connections, achieving alignment, and committing to excellence in education and student experience. It emphasizes continuous improvement, growth initiatives, and strengthening accessibility to higher education, while celebrating recent achievements. The report formally announces the launch of a strategic planning process, which is targeted for completion by the end of 2026, to guide the university's future direction and leverage existing strengths.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
