addressed by Dr. Dailey and Dr. Akakpo.

• Dr. Akakpo discussed enrollment challenges and reported that the University did not meet its enrollment target of 3,500 students. Fall enrollment reached approximately 2,800 students, rose to approximately 2,900 students during the spring semester, and concluded the year at 2,838 students. He noted that external factors, including Senate Bill 185 and recent institutional challenges, impacted enrollment performance.
• Dr. Akakpo further stated that the University's new Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Mr. Adam A. Smith, would develop a comprehensive Strategic Enrollment Management Plan.
• Chair Dukes asked whether enrollment goals should be reassessed in light of Senate Bill 185. Dr. Akakpo responded to the question.

4. Election of Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.

• Chair Dukes opened nominations for Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
• Regent Fields nominated Regent Tammi Dukes to continue serving as Chair. Regent Dukes accepted the nomination.
• Regent Fields nominated Regent Edward Hatchett to serve as Vice Chair. Regent Hatchett accepted the nomination.
• Chair Dukes noted that the Board has traditionally appointed the Chief Financial Officer as Treasurer and the General Counsel as Secretary. She asked whether the Board wished to make any changes to that practice.
• Board members expressed support for maintaining the current arrangement.

Chair Dukes summarized the proposed slate of officers as follows:

• Regent Tammi Dukes, Chair
• Regent Edward Hatchett, Vice Chair
• Dr. Heather Bigard, Treasurer
• Ms. Nicole Sergent, Secretary
• Regent Obielodan moved to approve the slate of nominees. Regent Fields seconded the motion. There were no objections, and the motion passed.

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