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Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The Executive Committee discussed and approved the FY28-29 Biennial State Operating Budget Request, with authorization for the Board Chair to increase the amount if deemed necessary. The committee received updates on ongoing meetings with elected officials regarding the proposed combination of the Chancellor and UNH President positions, as well as an update on a requested performance audit of the System. Additional topics included the Keene State College presidential search, a response to a U.S. Education Department call to action, and a proposal to revert capital planning oversight to the Financial Affairs Committee. During a nonpublic session, the committee ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the NEA Law Faculty Union. The committee also touched upon progress in budget mitigation proposals and shared services.
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The board agenda includes the approval of future leadership recommendations, the appointment of a professor with tenure at the University of New Hampshire, and various committee reports including Educational Excellence, Audit, Governance, Investments and Capital Planning, and Nominations. The session also includes a host campus presentation, an optional nonpublic session, and a review of informational items such as a letter from Citizens for KSC.
Jun 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
University System Of New Hampshire Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed and approved the FY2027 meeting schedule, work plan, and the internal audit plan for FY2027. Discussions included an update on the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, with specific focus on Workday implementation, compliance, and cybersecurity risks. The committee received an ERP program update highlighting key milestones and budget status. Additionally, a GLBA compliance update was provided, noting progress on institutional observations and expanded training efforts. The committee also briefly covered audit committee effectiveness and charters for the Audit Committee and Internal Audit department.
Jun 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Governance Committee Meeting Minutes
The Governance Committee reviewed the annual trustee self-evaluation survey, noting trends in board effectiveness and potential adjustments to future meeting schedules. The committee recommended amendments to Board policies regarding student trustee elections and the system-wide implications of student discipline actions. Additionally, the committee proposed updates to the Keene Endowment Association bylaws to support officer continuity, reviewed the upcoming committee work plan, discussed governance matters related to 'The Edge' development, and addressed the importance of board diversity.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
