Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs and Enrollment Management
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Oct 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Governors Report Of Actions
The Board of Governors meeting focused on several administrative and capital project authorizations. Key topics included personnel appointments and tenure approvals, as well as the approval of the FY2027-FY2031 Five-Year Capital Renewal Plan. The Board authorized numerous projects, including the procurement of an NMR Spectrometer, roof replacements, facade restoration for the Tierney and Beecher Houses, elevator modernization, and HVAC energy efficiency upgrades. Additionally, the Board approved contracts for university outreach programs, software subscriptions, and assessment services, alongside the establishment of new endowment funds and the naming of a campus conference room.
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The committee discussed the proposed establishment of a School of Public Health, evaluating market demand, research potential, and enrollment strategies. A presentation on interdisciplinary initiatives highlighted collaborative efforts across instruction, research, and community engagement, including specific interprofessional health programs. Action was taken to approve three new graduate certificate programs and a Ph.D. program name change. The committee also recommended renewing the university's test-optional admissions policy, addressing academic integrity and artificial intelligence, and proposed revisions to the student fee assessment statute. The annual report on course materials was also presented.
Jun 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Research, Economic Development and Community Engagement Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed and recommended several university contracts for the commercialization of intellectual property, including technology for surgical adhesions, therapeutic light applications, and a patient data monitoring tool. A contract was also approved for EMS personnel training and research related to naloxone. Additionally, the committee received a presentation regarding the collective impact and collaboration of Michigan's R1 research universities, with discussions focused on enhancing public awareness of the economic and societal value of university research, innovation, and industry partnerships.
Jun 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Budget, Finance & Personnel Committee Minutes
The committee meeting covered several key financial matters for the university. Discussions included a transfer from the contingency reserve to fund the search for a new Dean of the Law School and a comprehensive review of the 2026-2027 tuition and fee proposals, noting an overall 4% increase. The committee also reviewed the 2026-2027 General Fund and auxiliary budgets, addressing revenue pressures and expenditure trends. Additional approvals were granted for increased funding for campus roof replacement and repair projects, as well as improvements at 400 Mack Avenue due to rising construction and material costs.
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