University Of Southern Mississippi

The board meeting agenda focused on various reports including a university update, administration updates, an update from the Office of Sponsored Projects, a quarterly financial report, and a quarterly investment report. Additionally, the meeting included reports from the Joint Audit Committee and the Executive Committee. Action items addressed included the review of a revised fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and a revision to a resolution concerning the negotiation and execution of a space lease and management agreement for a campus dining facility.

The board meeting agenda included university and executive committee updates, a review of sponsored projects expenditure reports for the second quarter, and a presentation of quarterly investment and year-end financial reports. Additionally, the agenda covered a joint audit committee report, updates from the housing and dining advisory committee, and a review of the draft form 990 tax return for the fiscal year.

The meeting focused on association updates, including a review of committees, organizational themes, and personnel recognition. Officers provided reports regarding membership recruitment, upcoming speakers, and promotional materials. The treasurer presented a financial report detailing account balances, income, and expenses. The group also discussed affiliations with professional organizations, upcoming conference information, and future fundraising initiatives.

The meeting featured a recap of the NAEOP conference and the AOP board meeting, including discussions on professional standards, scholarship categories, and member involvement. Officer and committee reports covered upcoming professional development workshops, membership recruitment strategies, hospitality initiatives, budget reports, and community service activities. New business included planning for the Comcast Golf Tournament, the formation of an ad hoc committee to review the AOP mission, vision, values, and bylaws, and committee sign-up efforts. Announcements addressed leadership support recruitment, the hosting of an upcoming MAEOP professional development seminar, and the adoption of a new organizational tag line.

The board received updates from university leadership regarding campus development, including a new dining facility and residence hall. Corporate updates covered staffing changes, contract agreements, residential housing occupancy, meal plan performance, and adjustments to the compensation structure for minimum wage alignment. Committee reports were provided for sponsored projects, student housing and dining, finance and operations, the joint audit, and the executive committee. The board approved consent agenda items, including the Delegation of Authority Policy, a new mobile device use policy, and the financial and compliance audit reports.