Savita Bambhrolia

The meeting focused on the review and discussion of the Facilities Master Plan. Key discussions included the plan's process, function, purpose, and cost estimates provided by Spiezle Architectural Group, as well as a list of draft priorities. Trustees inquired about potential audiences for the plan, such as grantors, and the procedures for future updates. A suggestion was made to modify a specific item related to recreation. The next steps identified involved the formal approval of the Facilities Master Plan and the endorsement of the priority list, with an annual review suggested for the latter. Detailed cost estimates for numerous projects, ranging from wayfinding and building renovations to new construction like the Fieldhouse Bubble and a new Automotive Building, were presented.

The meeting included the adoption of the revised agenda and a public comment section. The President's update featured the introduction of the new Director of College Safety and Security and a presentation on the Community Education & Training 4DX initiative. The board ratified the monthly financial statement, investment detail, and reports on purchase orders and contracts under a specified amount. They approved contracts for campus shuttle services, A/V equipment, and an amendment to the Ellucian Company L.P. agreement. Additionally, the board ratified appointments, promotions, and the staff separation report, approved a revised sabbatical recommendation, and extended the President's contract through October 31, 2025. The board also reviewed and ratified reports on crimes, fires, and other emergencies, sunsetted outdated policies, and approved revised and new policies.

The meeting included a presentation on a collaborative research project with Princeton University involving AI, machine learning, robotics, and digital twin technologies. The board discussed graduation rates, transfer rates, and success rates. They also ratified the monthly financial statement, investment detail, purchase orders and contracts under $41,600, and the monthly payments list for September 2025. The board approved the receipt of the staff separation report. Revisions to policies on preferred names, auditing courses, human subjects research, and institutional surveys were also approved. Additionally, the board approved new policies on academic restart and double major programs. The board also approved the extension of the President's contract.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board ratified resolution FY26-151, approving the application for grant funding from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education Capital Facilities Program. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the Long Range Facilities Plan, but the board voted to remove resolution FY26-152 concerning this plan from the agenda. The resolution authorized Mercer County Community College to submit a grant application to the Secretary of Higher Education for grant funding under the Summer 2025 Cycle of the Higher Education Capital Facilities Program for the purpose of providing funding for one or more projects of the institution.

The meeting included updates from the President, such as the return of frozen Title II funding for ESL and GED programs and the upcoming 60th-anniversary celebration. The board ratified monthly financial statements, investment details, purchase orders, and monthly payments. Approvals were granted for contracts related to parking, electricity supply, workforce solutions, software upgrades, marketing services, lawn cutting, venue leasing for graduation, and security upgrades. The board also approved applying for and accepting the Digital Equity Training Grant. Additionally, the board ratified appointments, promotions, stipends, and acknowledged staff separations. Salary improvements for non-union confidential employees were approved, and the President's contract was extended. The board also ratified the June 2025 reportable crimes, fires, and other emergencies and approved the revised policy #510 regarding Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress.