Oakland University Board Of Trustees President'S Report
The meeting included several key discussions presented in the President's Report. Topics covered included strategic updates and key achievements, a presentation on The OU Pledge initiative by the Senior Director of the Career and Life Design Center, and campus safety and operational updates, noting the High Temperature Hot Water System as a high priority. Further segments detailed Fall 2025 Commencement statistics, the Glenn McIntosh "Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance" Leadership Award, results and opportunities identified from the Employee Engagement Survey, the adoption of the Okanagan Charter as part of the Healthy Campus Initiative, student success plans including the FTIAC Retention Plan, the Spirit of Place Public Arts Competition, Changemaker Challenge Grants (highlighting three awarded projects), Sustainable University progress regarding renewable energy at Sunset Terrace, updates on student awards and honors, and the launch and goals of The OU Pledge. Additionally, the board honored Trustee Joe Jones as he transitions to a new role.