The College of Charleston Board of Trustees will hold a series of meetings on Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, 2023. The meetings will be held in Alumni Hall (Randolph Hall) and on Zoom Video Conference.

The Zoom Video Conference meeting can be accessed by using:

Conference Call #:  312 626 6799; Meeting ID: 964 0885 1611

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Board of Trustees Meeting (Call to Order) – 8:30 a.m.

Student Affairs and Athletics Committee Meeting – 8:35 a.m.

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Minutes from Thursday, January 26, 2023

Athletics Updates

  • Spotlight: Men’s Basketball with Coach Kelsey and Student Athletes
  • Competitive Success
  • Community Engagement

Student Affairs Updates

  • Spotlight: Sydney Maguire, Student Government Association, Year End Summary and Introduction of New Student Body President
  • The Residence Life Experience
  • Joy Heinzman, Interim Director of Residence Life
  • Highlights from the Academic Year

Old Business/New Business

Executive Session

  • Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property
  • Discussion of trade secrets where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services and competitive information

Adjournment

Academic Affairs Committee Meeting – 9:50 a.m.

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 26, 2023

Information Items/Provost’s Report:

  • Dean Searches
  • Avery Research Center
  • Creation of Department of Engineering
  • New Program Proposals for Approval
  • Executive MBA

Dean Presentations

  • Elizabeth Meyer-Bernstein, Honors College
  • Paul Schwager, School of Business

Executive Session

  • Discussion of trade secrets where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services and competitive information

New Business/Old Business

  • Approve New Program Proposals

Adjournment

Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting – 11 a.m.

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 26, 2023

  • Budget & Finance FY 3Q Review
  • Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar
  • EMBA Tuition
  • First Day Complete Program
  • Enrollment Management
  • Capital Projects Update
  • Information Technology

Executive Session

  • Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property
  • Discussion of trade secrets where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services and competitive information

Old Business/New Business

  • Motion – Employee Bonus Proposal
  • Motion – Housing Fee Proposal (Resolution)

Adjournment

Buffet Lunch (Executive Session) – 12 p.m.

  • Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property
  • Discussion of trade secrets where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services, and competitive information
  • Personnel matters – legal matters covered by the attorney-client privilege

Audit and Governance Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m.

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 26, 2023

Information Items

  • Naming Policy Amendment for Consideration at Friday’s Board Meeting
  • Ethics Disclosure Form and Oath of Office, Code of Conduct and Statement of Commitment
  • Internal Auditor Search

Executive Session

  • Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property

New Business/Old Business

Adjournment

Access, Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting – 2:35 p.m.

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes from January 26, 2023

Information/Discussion Items

  • Institutional Diversity
  • 1967 Legacy Program (includes 1 or 2 students giving brief reflections on their experience in the program)
  • Youth Programs/Protection of Minors
  • HEED Award

Enrollment Planning

  • URM Admissions Update
  • URM Scholarships and Need-Based Aid
  • Access and Pre-College Activities and Events
  • Meeting Street Scholarship Fund Partnership Update

Old Business/New Business

Adjournment

Development, Alumni, Governmental and External Relations Committee Meeting – 3:40 p.m.

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Committee Meeting Minutes from January 26, 2023

Information/Discussion

  • Institutional Advancement Update
  • Introduction to new CAO (Dan Frezza)
  • Overview of Advancement Opportunity (people & place)
  • Focus on Elevating and Preparing Advancement Efforts (culture & campaign)
  • Update on what work has been undertaken and what to expect in the weeks and months to come
  • Current Updates on FY23 Fundraising and Engagement Practices

University Communications Update

Governmental Affairs Update

Executive Session

  • Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property

New Business/Old Business

Adjournment

Friday, April 21, 2023

Board of Trustees Meeting Reconvenes (Public Session) – 8:30 a.m.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

  • Reports – Alumni Association Board President, Foundation Board Chair and Charleston Athletic Fund President
  • Faculty Senate Report
  • Staff Advisory Committee Report
  • Board of Trustees Committee Chairs’ Reports
  • Committee Resolutions/Motions
  • President’s Report
  • Board of Trustees Chair’s Report

Board of Trustees Meeting (Executive Session) – 11:45 a.m.

Old Business/New Business (after Executive Session in Public Session)

Adjournment