Scot Beekman

This strategic plan details Scholarship America's long-range objectives to enable post-secondary education for all students. The plan aims to assist 750,000 students in completing their education with manageable debt by 2025, focusing on four key areas: transforming Dollars for Scholars chapters to emphasize multi-year scholarships and debt reduction, expanding the Dreamkeepers program for emergency financial aid, enhancing Scholarship Management Services, and establishing a new national scholarship fund. The overarching goal is to increase college completion rates, reduce student debt, and contribute to national economic growth and global competitiveness.

The agenda for the meeting includes several key areas for discussion and action. The Chair's Report features a resolution to posthumously recognize Regina Grantham as the 2026 Friend of the College and discussion regarding Tompkins and Cortland County Liaisons. The Treasurer/CFO will provide a Finance and Budget Update. The President's Report will cover updates from Vice Presidents, and the meeting is scheduled to include an Executive Session. Committee and Affiliate Reports cover updates from the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT), College Senate, and TC3 Foundation. The meeting agenda is followed by several reports detailing past month activities (January 2026 Minutes and various VP reports). Key topics from the January 2026 minutes included the presentation of the Annual Emergency Plan Update, approval of eight program discontinuations (including Biotechnology Certificate and Broadcast Production A.A.S.), and updates on the State budget and Academic Portfolio Review, which involves evaluating program health based on workforce demand and sustainability.

The Finance and Audit Committee meeting agenda included a roll call, welcome of guests, and approval of the agenda. Key discussion items involved an audit presentation by The Bonadio Group, reports from the Chair and Treasurer/CFO. The CFO report covered the Middle States AIU Indicator: Primary Reserve Ratio, Student Fees and Tuition Analysis, and the OSC IT Cybersecurity Audit Status. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Proposed Community College Insurance Consortium. The document also contains minutes from the December 3, 2025, meeting and financial reports for December 2025, detailing revenue and appropriation statuses.

The meeting agenda focuses on several administrative and academic matters. Key discussion points include the Annual Emergency Plan Update, reports from the Chair and Treasurer/CFO, and the Student Trustee's Report. The Treasurer/CFO report covers finance and budget updates, 2025 audit preparations, and a Student Tuition & Fees Analysis. A significant portion of the agenda involves the Consent Agenda, which includes resolutions to discontinue several academic programs: Biotechnology Certificate, Broadcast Production A.A.S., International Business A.S., International Studies A.S., Liberal Arts and Sciences: Gender and Sexuality Studies A.S., Outdoor Recreation A.S., Recreation Leadership A.S., and Wine Marketing A.A.S. Committee affiliate reports and county liaison updates are also scheduled.

The agenda includes a cybersecurity update, nominations for Friend of the College, and a finance and budget update. There will be reports from the Treasurer/CFO, Student Trustee, and President, as well as committee and affiliate reports. Resolutions on Title IX Policy, updates to the Board of Trustees Bylaws, bid awards for the TC3 Fieldhouse Wall Repair Project, the TC3 Facilities Master Plan, and honoring Tompkins County Liaison Michael Lane are also on the agenda. The meeting will also cover county liaison updates and informational items such as the Middle States RFI response.