Tennessee State University

The agenda for the meeting includes a financial administration update, a report on tuition and mandatory fee increases for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and reports concerning the 2025-2026 estimated budget and the 2026-2027 proposed budget. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on institutional advancement and ongoing construction projects, as well as consider the ratification of a master plan amendment.

The meeting featured a comprehensive legislative update covering the University's sunset review process, the state budget cycle, and ongoing monitoring of legislation regarding tenure status, campus civil debate, and board appointment timelines. Additionally, the agenda included presentations regarding a policy modernization project and a review of proposed changes to the board's bylaws.

The committee meeting focused on proposed academic program modifications, specifically the establishment of a 4+1 accelerated BBA/MBA pathway in the College of Business and a new Artificial Intelligence concentration within the MS in Computer Science program. The agenda also included informational updates on academic unit achievements, such as student fellowships, faculty awards, grant funding for robotics and AI labs, re-accreditation efforts, and status reports on academic advising, dual enrollment, and TRIO program renewals.

The Audit Committee meeting focused on internal and external audit reports, an internal audit gap assessment, and a review of the internal audit plan. The committee discussed detailed status updates on active audits, including financial and compliance audits and single financial aid audits. Significant attention was given to reviewing state audit findings, including issues related to internal control environments, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and capital projects. Furthermore, corrective action plans for OIG recommendations regarding grant accounting, cost allocation, and time and effort certification were reviewed.

The board meeting agenda includes the election of the Board Chair and Vice Chair, along with receiving reports from the Student and Academic Affairs, Governance and Governmental Affairs, Audit, and Finance committees. Additionally, the session covers a real estate report, a report from the President, and the approval of program modifications and the ratification of a master plan amendment.