Stephen Tomkiel

The meeting included an announcement of compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and multiple closed sessions. The board discussed real estate matters regarding the potential purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property, as well as various personnel matters exempt from public disclosure. Additionally, the board held a retreat.

The meeting included reports from several committees and the approval of various resolutions. Key actions involved honoring a student representative for her service, appointing a faculty chair, and establishing a new Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Sciences program. The Board approved several waivers of advertising for contracts related to telecommunications, facilities renovations, and insurance services. Additionally, the Board authorized new room and board fees for community college housing programs and implemented a new mandatory fit testing fee for nursing students.

The Board of Trustees met to discuss and consider agenda items including a closed session for personnel matters. The primary new business item was the formal appointment of Dr. Michael A. Bernstein as the seventeenth President of The College of New Jersey, which included his appointment as a tenured Professor of History and Economics.

The Board of Trustees held a public meeting where they announced compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act regarding proper notification. Key agenda items included the appointment of members to the Board Officers' Nominating Committee, a report delivered by the President, and a report from the Trustee member of the TSC Corporation.

The board meeting included an announcement of compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and a motion to enter into a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a presidential transition. The meeting concluded with a resolution regarding the scheduling of the next public meeting and the formal adjournment of the current session.