Shahabeddin Abbaspour Tazehkand

The meeting included a roll call, approval of the open and closed minutes of the Board of Governors Meeting of May 8, 2025, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda included academic affairs, facilities and equipment, human resources, president, procurement and financial, student affairs, and West Plains Campus. Committee reports were presented by the Risk Management and Audit Committee, Programs and Planning Committee, and Finance and Facilities Committee. The President's Report, West Plains Campus, Executive Vice President's Report, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Athletics, Facilities and Equipment, Financial, Community and Global Partnerships, and Information Services were also presented. Old business included approval of revisions to bylaws and conflict of interest policies, as well as the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and revisions to the 2025 meeting schedule. New business included approval of the 2026 meeting schedule and a resolution of recognition.

Missouri State University is developing a strategic plan for 2025-2030, driven by input from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community leaders. The plan aims to align with future opportunities and will be developed through interactive workshops and feedback sessions across four phases: input collection, goal setting, plan finalization, and implementation planning.

The Missouri State Long-Range Plan for 2021-2026 emphasizes embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. Key themes include evolving academic directions for future careers, global engagement, inclusive excellence driving university success, and community leadership and partnerships. The plan also references a strategic plan for 2025-30, highlighting past milestones such as adopting the public affairs mission, expanding graduate programs, and establishing IDEA Commons and a campus in China. The university aims to build on its recognition and influence through proactive efforts and strategic partnerships.

The Board of Governors Executive Committee Meeting covered several key areas. The 2025-2026 fee schedule for both the Springfield and West Plains campuses was presented and approved, including tuition, student service fees, program fees, and parking permits. Procurement activity was reviewed and approved. Bids for the renovation of the Chick-fil-A in the Plaster Student Union were approved and a contract awarded. A closed meeting was held to discuss personnel matters and confidential communications.

The Board of Governors meeting included discussions on various topics such as appointments, employment agreements, activity reports, consultant agreements, personnel actions, program approvals, award recipients, committee reports, the president's report, and reports from various campus divisions and departments. Key decisions involved approving appointments, employment agreements for athletics, activity reports, a consultant agreement for a nursing simulation lab, personnel actions for both academic and non-academic employees, a new academic program, an honorary degree, and various resolutions of recognition. The meeting also included reports on the legislative session, the commencement preview, a board development workshop, and updates on technology and cybersecurity.