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The Board of Trustees meeting included a university update from the President, the approval of candidates for degrees, and the confirmation of various academic and administrative appointments, changes, and faculty promotions. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports on investments and ratified numerous contracts and grants across various university departments, including the Boonshoft School of Medicine, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and College of Science and Mathematics.

The board addressed several administrative and academic matters, including the election of new Board of Trustees officers for 2012-2013 and the recognition of service for departing board members. Key actions included the adjustment of construction bid limits to align with state regulations, approval of spring 2012 graduates, and the appointment of distinguished professors. The board also reviewed and approved numerous faculty promotions, tenure recommendations, and academic and administrative appointments. Furthermore, the meeting involved a review of external funding, contracts, and grants, as well as a discussion of upcoming university events such as commencements and regional summits.

The board meeting addressed several key administrative and academic topics. The Board reviewed a university update regarding budget projections and new programs, such as the Distinguished Visiting Artist Program. Significant approvals included an honorary degree for General Janet C. Wolfenbarger and facility security clearance requirements. The Board also ratified various academic and administrative appointments, changes, and external contracts and grants. Reports from the Academic Affairs Committee provided insights into enrollment statistics, accreditation status updates, and the adoption of new statewide remediation-free standards, while the Finance and Audit Committee reported on investment policies and energy conservation projects.

The Board discussed various academic and program changes, including the integration of several degree programs, the inactivation of outdated programs, and the implementation of a new Campus Completion Plan. Key financial actions included the approval of expenditures for multiple contracts, adoption of the FY 2027 University Operating Budget, and the local administration of various capital improvement projects. Additionally, the Board recognized faculty award winners, approved promotion and tenure requests, designated nominees for the Wright-Patterson Regional Council of Governments leadership, accepted a gift of a Wright Brothers childhood home replica, and conferred an honorary doctorate degree. The Board also conducted elections for its leadership and recognized outgoing members.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting that included an informal budget briefing for the upcoming fiscal year, led by the vice president for Business and Fiscal Affairs.