William Cooper

This document outlines 'ENGAGE 2030', Three Rivers College's five-year strategic plan, focused on innovation, student success, and educational excellence, with a core commitment to preparing students for an ever-changing world. The plan is built upon five strategic themes: Operational Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future, Community Connection and Impact, Collaborations for Student Success, Create a Culture of Student Engagement, and Enhance Data Informed Practices for Improved Outcomes. These themes guide the College's efforts to foster continued improvement and ensure student success.

The board meeting included the approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous April meeting. Key discussions involved the college's financial report as of March 31st, showing revenues slightly exceeding projections and expenses tracking appropriately for the fiscal year, which was 83% complete. The president's report covered successful events such as the Tixonly extravagant, athletic achievements including basketball teams reaching the national tournament, a retirement reception, the premiere of the Confluence literary journal, and the student excellence awards. The college also achieved accreditation by KAB for its service tech program without findings. Further updates included the successful commencement ceremony where over 2,000 degrees were conferred, the redesignation of the behavioral health support program, the announcement of Professor Cindy White receiving an award, and details on upcoming events like summer hours, a golf tournament, and children's drama camp auditions. The board voted to approve employee benefits with the Missouri Education Trust Group starting July 1st and approved all personnel actions.

The special meeting commenced with the objective of setting the tax rate for the 2025 calendar year, where a motion was passed to set the rate at .2278 on each $100 of assessed valuation of property within the college district. Discussion covered college financial reports, showing year-to-date revenue exceeding the previous year across all categories, and expenses slightly up due to personnel and student loan changes. Budget-to-actuals showed the college was under budget in every category the previous year. The current fiscal year's first month showed tuition and fees exactly where expected based on fall enrollment. The meeting included updates on drama camp success, a successful annual golf tournament for the endowment trust, Freshman Drop Tour Day, housing movement, and the first day of classes, which saw an uptick in on-campus enrollment. Further updates covered convocation, a ribbon cutting in partnership with Farm Credit, the athletic department's outstanding academic performance, and a detailed presentation on the recovery progress following a weather event that damaged eleven campus buildings and the college farm.

The board meeting included several key agenda items and reports. Discussions covered the college financial report, noting variances in tuition increases, federal grants (including the impact of a one-time AR grant), and investment earnings strategy. Capital budget review highlighted ongoing campus work and a property purchase. Student engagement was reviewed, including the success of the preview days, which served the largest number of students to date, and updates on campus events like 'Meet the Raiders' and various student services activities. The board also approved minor updates to the risk management policy and granted approval for all personnel actions.

The agenda includes consideration of the college's financial report, discussion and vote on SP 2180 Military Service and GAP 1200 Equal Opportunity, and a resolution calling for a Trustees Election in Sub District 1. It also involves the consideration and approval of personnel actions, including acceptance of employment, transfer of position, and resignations. Additionally, there is an appendix with information items and upcoming events.