Thomas A. Atwood

The board convened for its 196th meeting to conduct an executive session. The primary discussion during this session focused on the employment and compensation of a public employee. Following the closed session, the board concluded the proceedings without taking any formal action.

The meeting was conducted virtually via WebEx to address official Board business. The Board convened an executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment and compensation of a public employee. Following this deliberation, the Board exited the executive session with no formal action taken prior to adjournment.

The agenda focuses on critical institutional governance, including the approval of distinguished university professors and lecturers, and the awarding of an honorary degree. Key discussion items cover the adoption of a formal curricular approval process, the addition of several new academic degree programs (including an Accelerated BA in Professional Studies and an Accelerated BS in Public Health), the ratification of police union agreements, approval of faculty tenure, and the authorization of sabbatical leave applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to review committee reports from Health, Academic and Student Affairs, Trusteeship and Governance, and Finance and Audit committees, alongside executive reports from the President and Chair.

The board approved a resolution concerning the Internal Audit Maturity Assessment and authorized the implementation of its recommendations. Key topics included an update on UToledo Health business, including contract modernization and financial reports. The board engaged in executive sessions to discuss trade secrets and personnel matters. Additionally, members approved a clinic alignment plan aimed at improving patient experience and operational outcomes, as well as a resolution authorizing the liquidation of investment funds. The meeting also featured reports from the President and the Chair covering leadership transitions, university designations, and upcoming campus events.

The 190th meeting of the Board of Trustees was held virtually. The primary agenda item discussed was entering an executive session to deliberate on the employment and compensation of a public employee. No action was taken during the executive session, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.