Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Stephen Buford Smith’s organization
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees Fall Quarterly Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees met to discuss a wide range of university business. Key agenda items included approving faculty tenure and promotion, appointing the Chair of Excellence in Health Care Services, and establishing an advertisement for the next university president. The Board also reviewed committee reports from Academic Affairs, Student Life, and Athletics; Audit and Compliance; Executive and Governance; and Finance and Personnel. Additionally, the Board approved the 2027-28 capital outlay projects, capital disclosures, and maintenance projects, as well as tuition, fees, and housing rates. The meeting also featured updates on the presidential search process, the university's cyber range initiative, enrollment, and various national rankings.
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Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees Special Called Meeting
The Board approved the formation of the Presidential Search Committee, which will consist of the full Board and General Huber. Korn Ferry was officially selected as the executive search firm following an extensive review process. The Board also approved updates to the presidential search process, timeline, and the statement of qualifications, including specific amendments to better frame position expectations and clarify candidate evaluation criteria.
Jul 10, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Middle Tennessee State University Presidential Search
This document outlines the comprehensive national search process, timeline, and statement of qualifications for the next President of Middle Tennessee State University. It details the involvement of an executive search firm, the Presidential Search Committee, stakeholder engagement, candidate recruitment and evaluation, public forums, and the Board of Trustees' final selection. The qualifications emphasize strategic, visionary leadership, operational discipline, a record of distinguished executive leadership, financial acumen, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to advance the university's mission and impact.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees Summer Quarterly Board Meeting
The Board meeting included the approval of permanent appointments for the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and the Chief Audit Executive. Reports and recommendations were presented from the Academic Affairs, Student Life, and Athletics Committee, the Audit and Compliance Committee, and the Executive and Governance Committee, which included topics such as tenure and promotion, policy revisions, institutional mission profiles, and tuition and fee structures. Additionally, the Board discussed the presidential search process following the announced retirement of the University President, and received reports on recruitment, enrollment, and SACSCOC accreditation.
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