Board of Trustees Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions on various topics. The board received comments from the public and updates on faculty being considered for promotion and tenure. Miami's strategic plan, MiamiTHRIVE, was updated, focusing on student-centered ideas, commitment to excellence, and operational efficiency. A potential event district and multi-purpose arena were discussed, highlighting the benefits of a new facility at Cook Field. The board also approved resolutions on the consent calendar, including Emerita/Emeriti, Campus Naming, and Campus Naming Policy Revisions. Reports were given by the Chair of the University Senate Executive Committee and the Student Body President. The President presented on MiamiRise, Digital Disruption, Higher Education Headwinds, C-Suite Wisdom, MiamiTHRIVE, Athletic Excellence, and Paws and Smile. Updates were provided by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and the Finance and Audit Committee, with resolutions approved for various projects and policy revisions. The board also discussed and approved Cook Field as the location for the proposed event district and multipurpose arena.