Todd Barber

The meeting featured several key presentations and discussions. The Chancellor provided an update and special recognition. The Executive Dean of the College of Medicine presented on the 'First 100 Days,' focusing on listening, strengthening foundations, and advancing the statewide mission, alongside updates on successful LCME accreditation reaffirmation. Research momentum was discussed, highlighting statewide cancer collaboration and plans for restructuring the NASH Building. A unified statewide vision for the College of Medicine was emphasized, along with strategic growth plans, including expanding class size to 250 students and developing early pipeline programs. Further discussions covered culture and leadership philosophy, facilities modernization, and an update on the College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building, including space utilization study findings and design considerations for the new facility. The Executive Vice Chancellor presented on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), detailing the top 10 risks identified, and a proposal for AY26-27 Tuition and Mandatory Fees, which involved a program-by-program evaluation leading to a recommended across-the-board adjustment of approximately 1.8-2%.

The meeting included a Chancellor's Update covering recent campus events and expressions of gratitude for efforts aligning with the strategic direction. The Board recognized Alliance Healthcare for its partnership in mental health services, with the CEO detailing their work with adults and upcoming services for children, and announcing a new psychiatric residency program. A financial update noted that the internal $55M budget deficit, identified in late 2023, has been reduced by approximately $21M. The capital update focused on the College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building (COMIB), estimated at $350M, with HOK and brg3s architects selected as designers; ground breaking is anticipated in August 2026 pending funding confirmation. Campus master planning efforts led by Ayers Saint Gross (ASG) will present a final plan by fall 2026.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's strategic plan for 2023-2028 is a roadmap designed to achieve the vision of 'Healthy Tennesseans. Thriving Communities.' It focuses on five core pillars: strengthening partnerships to engage communities, promoting quality interprofessional education, growing research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, expanding quality care across Tennessee, and creating an environment of success for all stakeholders. The plan emphasizes building institutional capacity through broad engagement with internal and external communities.

The meeting included a Chancellor's update and special recognition, a financial and capital update, and a financial summary. Discussions covered the inherited accumulated internal deficit, actions taken to address the budget gap, and improvements in unrestricted cash on hand. Updates were provided on the College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building (COMIB) project, including its current state, comparisons to other institutions, and future state plans. The approach, updated schedule, building cost, size, and key findings related to the project were also presented. The meeting also touched on executive and legislative branch advocacy and project schedule.

The meeting included a Chancellor's update with introductions of new leadership members and highlights from the College of Nursing, College of Graduate Health, College of Dentistry, College of Health Professions, and College of Medicine. There was a recognition of the Greater Memphis Chamber. Updates were provided on the FY26 financial budget, capital projects including the Gross Anatomy Lab, NASH building, and the new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building (COMIB). The board also discussed Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).