Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Board of Visitors Minutes of Meeting
Date: May 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several strategic initiatives, including the revitalization of the Nashville campus, enrollment strategies, and potential infrastructure and program additions. Financial updates were provided regarding institutional revenue, grant allocations, investments, and challenges with the implementation of federal direct student loans. Academic reports highlighted successful scholarship programs, transfer partnerships, and upcoming commencement activities. Workforce development updates covered the implementation of new training programs and software, while foundation discussions focused on fundraising strategies for athletic scholarships. Additionally, the board conducted reviews of the 2026-2027 meeting schedule, operating budget, tuition and fees, salary structures, career service awards, and hiring policies.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Board Of Visitors Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed several operational and staffing challenges, including current vacancies and the College's financial health, specifically focusing on compensation packages, revenue, expenditure trends, grant activity, and strategies for cash reserve and endowment management. The academic report highlighted stable graduation numbers, the impact of new transfer advising roles, and the growth of concurrent education programs. The Board also reviewed the status of workforce development initiatives in light of changes to state funding structures. Finally, the Board completed a review of several institutional policies, including those related to instructional staff, student appeals, attendance, student identity verification, and scheduling.
Board Of Visitors Board Of Visitors Meeting
Date: Jul 7, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Visitors meeting agenda covered several staff reports, including the Chancellor's goals aligned with the new Strategic and Master Facilities Plans, financial updates, and reports on academic services, public services, and college relations. Key action items included reviewing several new or updated college policies: Policy 219 (Hazing), Policy 220 (Hazing Prevention), Policy 725 (Designation of Multi-Occupancy Restrooms, Changing Rooms, And Sleeping Quarters), Policy 330 (Purchasing Policies, including clarification on IT purchases), and Policy 216 (Title IX Policy). The Board was also scheduled to review new College Policy 219, Policy 220, Policy 725, Policy 330, and Policy 216, and to review the new College Policy 219: Hazing.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.