Winnie Ko

The Board meeting agenda included reports from various university representatives, including the Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and Student Government Association. Key business items involved a finance committee report concerning a lease agreement with Sodexo and a review of audited financial statements. The Board discussed modifications to the University Handbook, reviewed candidates for degrees, accepted a conflict of interest disclosure statement, and deliberated on new and revised academic programs in Sport Management, Business Analytics, and Public Health. Additionally, several items were presented for information, such as financial and investment reports, faculty and staff personnel updates, and details on grants and contracts.

The Board of Trustees held an annual meeting to address several key agenda items, including the approval of student tuition and mandatory fees for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 academic periods, as well as the 2019-20 operating budgets. The Board authorized the sale of the Housing and Dining System Revenue Bond, Series 2019, to fund renovations at the Sycamore Towers complex and refund existing debt. Additionally, the Board approved repair and rehabilitation project requests for campus facilities, adopted a slate of officers for the upcoming year, and approved conflict of interest disclosure statements. Resolutions were passed to honor outgoing trustees, and various personnel actions, vendor reports, and faculty appointments were reviewed.

The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved various administrative and academic items, including 2026-27 Flight Academy fees, changes to academic program and course fees, and the implementation of a new monthly payment plan enrollment fee. The Board authorized the renovation of the Hullman Memorial Student Union Commons and Bookstore and reviewed policy revisions regarding course scheduling, grading, and department chairperson responsibilities. Additionally, several new academic certificate programs were approved, including those for Band Instrument Repair and Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Systems. The meeting also addressed personnel matters, including faculty appointments and the naming of specific campus facilities.

The committee reviewed and recommended approval for several items including proposed 2020-21 housing and dining rates, flight academy fees, and adjustments to academic program and course-specific laboratory fees. Additionally, the committee received informational briefings regarding the 2020-2025 debt plan and the 2018-19 federal audit.

The Board of Trustees held its annual meeting where it addressed several key business items. These included the election of board officers for the upcoming year, approval of future meeting dates, and a review of the operating budgets for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Significant policy modifications were reviewed and approved, specifically regarding purchasing standards, data security and management, appeals for sexual misconduct cases involving students, and updates to the President's Council on Inclusive Excellence. Additionally, the Board considered modifications to faculty handbook policies regarding promotion and tenure appeals and approved candidates for degree conferral.