Per the Board's governing documents (the "Gold Book"), the Executive Committee is composed of the Board Chair and Vice Chair, along with the chairs of the standing committees. Accordingly, the Executive Committee will consist of:

• ●Chair: Regent Tammi Dukes
• ●Vice Chair: Regent Edward Hatchett
• ●Finance and Advancement Chair: Regent Dr. Charles Moyer
• ●Academic Affairs Chair: Regent Dr. James Obielodan
• ●Athletics Chair: Regent Jason Moseley
• ●Student Affairs Chair: Regent Edward Fields

Chair Dukes confirmed that these assignments will guide Executive Committee membership.

SHARED GOVERNANCE REPORTS

Faculty Senate Report – Dr. Patrice Nesbitt, President of Faculty Senate

Dr. Patrice Nesbitt provided an update on Faculty Senate activities and priorities:

• ●Recognized members of the Senate Executive Committee (including Dr. Obielodan) and emphasized that “a leader is only as strong as their team.”
• ●Thanked Dr. Freeman for her critical support in the CPE/SACSCOC process, particularly in coordinating dates, documentation, and compliance measures.
• ●Reported on committee structure and challenges in appointing committee chairs due to policy requirements that chairs must be Senators who have completed at least one year of service.
• ●Emphasized the importance of Curriculum and Professional Concerns Committees and noted that Curriculum Committee membership is currently full.
• ●Reiterated that committee participation is essential to shared governance and is an expectation in faculty contracts.
• ●Reminded faculty that new courses and course revisions must follow the established approval process, including Chair and Dean signatures, or they will be returned.
• ●Updated the Board on the status of the Faculty Handbook, which has been shared with Senators for distribution to their departments.
• ●Discussed ongoing and planned professional development topics (including Canvas training and classroom management/safety) and acknowledged student and faculty concerns regarding campus climate and safety.
• ●Indicated plans to move Senate meeting times to Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to improve attendance and participation.

Regents thanked Dr. Nesbitt for her leadership and for strengthening shared governance.

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