Western Michigan University

The board meeting included updates from the President, Faculty Senate President, and student association leaders. Action items addressed and approved included updates to the non-discrimination and sexual misconduct policies, a liquor license application for the College of Aviation, a permanent utility easement for Consumers Energy, an amendment to the Bernadine P. Carlson scholarship endowment, and the creation of new academic minors in Product Design and Social Studies: Economics. Additionally, the board reviewed personnel reports, annuity and life income funds performance, and operating cash investment performance.

The meeting focused on key administrative and property actions, including the election of a new Secretary to the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Board considered and evaluated the purchase of the Newell Rubbermaid property located at 3300 Research Way to relocate facilities and design teams, addressing long-term campus master plan needs regarding the decommissioning of the current Physical Plant building.

The document contains the records for multiple Board of Trustees meetings, documenting the official minutes and actions taken during the sessions held in February and March.

The agenda item pertains to the Secretary to the Board of Trustees Election. The recommended action is for the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees to elect Stacy Thinnes as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

This document presents recommendations for the Community Building pillar, one of seven key priorities for Western Michigan University's strategic plan. The plan focuses on cultivating a campus culture grounded in communication, collaboration, and engagement to foster a sense of belonging, safety, and support for all constituents. Key objectives include providing robust, accessible opportunities for campus collaboration, facilitating consistent and transparent communication, and pursuing mutually beneficial partnership opportunities. The intended outcomes are to strengthen relationships within the university and with the greater regional community, enhance WMU's reputation, and streamline processes for improved efficiency and engagement.