Rowan College At Burlington County

The Board conducted its annual reorganization, electing officers including a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary. Key actions included the appointment of liaisons and Board of School Estimate members, the adoption of trustee bylaws, and the approval of several resolutions, such as the engagement of an auditor, human resources broker, and legal counsel. Additionally, the Board designated official depositories and meeting dates. During the regular session, the Board addressed various committee reports, including finance, personnel, and academic matters. Actions taken included approving travel and contracts, authorizing lighting control upgrades, approving personnel actions and compensation stipends, non-renewing a specific employment contract, appointing temporary staffing vendors, and approving grant applications for college readiness and adult transition initiatives.

The Board reviewed and considered resolutions regarding business-related travel and contract approvals. Key actions included awarding a contract to Aviso Coaching LLC for student retention software and services, as well as discussing proposals for the development or reuse of the Pemberton Campus. The meeting also addressed personnel actions, including reclassifications and the ratification of an agreement with the Faculty Association. Additionally, authorization was sought for an agreement between the college and the New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

The meeting agenda included the swearing-in of a new alumni trustee and reports from the Board Chair and College President. Key financial and operational approvals included business travel authorizations, updates to board policies, and ratification of multiple contracts, including agreements for analytics data governance, computer equipment upgrades, electricity consortium participation, furniture procurement for renovations, and HVAC controls and installation services. The Personnel Committee presented various personnel actions for approval, and the Academic Committee addressed clinical placement service invoices.

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda included a President's report featuring a presentation for a Trustee Emeriti. The Finance/Facilities committee proposed resolutions for business travel, contract approvals, the adoption of claim notice forms, and the awarding of contracts for software enhancements, digital marketing services, medical training equipment, the sale of an FM radio signal, and printing supplies. The Personnel committee proposed resolutions regarding personnel actions and the reappointment and tenure of various faculty members. The Academic committee proposed resolutions concerning the adoption of board policies, credentialing examination services, and a memorandum of understanding with the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

The Board meeting agenda included reports from the Finance/Facilities, Personnel, and Academic committees. Key actions involved contract approvals for various services, including digital marketing, custodial supplies, software maintenance, and legal counsel. Personnel matters addressed faculty tenure, appointments, and disability insurance renewals. Academic committee actions focused on the establishment of a new Associate of Applied Science Degree in Applied Technology Management, grant application approvals, and updates to the grading scheme policies for inclusive education programs.