Following Ms. Gomperts’ presentation Dr Wicker discussed the new Engineering school’s programmatic needs and timeline.
Regent Fletcher asked whether there was a plan to involve the manufacturing industry during the program planning phase to ensure that the curriculum aligns with economic development needs within the state.
At this time, the Board took a 30-minute recess for lunch.
Following the Board’s lunch break, Academic Affairs Vice Provost Wicker and Dr. Stephanie Mayberry, Vice Provost, Student Affairs presented this agenda item beginning with a PowerPoint entitled “Governing Board Plan for Equity in Student Success (GBESSA).” Dr. Wicker and Dr. Mayberry outlined a strategic agenda covering the scope of work, key milestones and deliverables, and discussed a playbook for higher education governing boards and senior leaders.
Dr. Wicker explained deliverables to be completed by the Board, while Dr. Mayberry discussed deliverables to be completed at the institutional level including a student survey. Ideas to incentivize students to complete the survey were considered.
Chair Dukes queried whether students could only access the survey link through an email.
Regent Walston asked how long it would take for students to complete the assessment and whether students would receive a confirmation once the survey was completed so they would not be required to retake it.
Chair Dukes presented this agenda item and directed Regents to the memo provided in their Board materials.
Regent Fields expressed strong support for a standing Athletics board committee. Chair Dukes concurred.
Regent Moyer inquired whether the University currently had any type of athletics committee and further delved into the committee's function and composition of committee members.
The Board agreed to continue the discussion of this agenda item at a later date.
Chair Dukes presented this agenda item, identifying meeting minutes as: