The College of Charleston Board of Trustees will hold a series of meetings on Jan. 18–19, 2024. The meeting will take place in Alumni Hall and on Zoom Video Conference.
The Zoom Video Conference meeting can be accessed by using:
Conference Call #: 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 983 6074 5158
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
Public Session – 8:30 a.m. – Alumni Hall
Call to Order/Welcome
Student Affairs and Athletics Committee Meeting
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes from Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023
Student Spotlights
- Highlights from Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) – Keonya Booker, Associate Dean, Graduate School
- Jesi Gibbs, Graduate Student, Marine Biology
- TBD, Second Student
- Men’s Baseball Player
- Women’s Softball Player
Athletics Updates
- Academic Excellence
- Fall 2023 Academic Report
- 2022–2323 APR Report
Competitive Success
- Men’s and Women’s Basketball Non-Conference Review
- Robin Harmony’s Contract Extension
- Turner Tennis Center Renovation Update
Community Engagement
- 2023 Day of Service
- Upcoming Fundraisers
Student Affairs Updates
- Sports Club Highlights – Bucky Buchanan, Director of Campus Recreation Services and Student Representatives
Student Emergency Fund Update
- Resident Assistant Pay and Experience Update
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
Adjournment
Academic Affairs Committee Meeting
Call to Order
Approval of Meeting Minutes from Oct. 19, 2023
Information Items / Provost’s Report:
- SOTA Dean Search
Program Updates:
- New Certificate: Advanced Manufacturing
- New Certificate: Global Leadership
- Program Termination: History, M.A. (Joint program with The Citadel)
- Program Termination: Science and Mathematics Education, M.Ed.
- Arch Scholars Program
- Coursera Enrollments
- Dean Presentation – Aimee Arias, School of Languages Cultures and World Affairs
Executive Session
- Discussion of trade secrets where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services, and competitive information
New Business / Old Business
- Motion re New Certificates
- Motion re Program Termination
Adjournment
Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting
Call to Order
Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 19, 2023
Information/Discussion Items
- Budget and Finance Mid-Year Review
- Board of Trustees Dec. 31, 2023 Quarter End Report
- Mid-Year Revenue Analysis
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Timeline
- Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Proposals
- Campus Services (Housing Fee Changes)
- Graduate Tuition
- Enrollment Management
- Facilities Management
- Wentworth Garage Land Purchase
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 re Graduate School Tuition Pricing Proposal
- Motion re FY25 Campus Housing Rate Proposal
- Motion re Purchase of Land Under Wentworth Garage Proposal
Adjourn
Buffet Lunch and Presentation (with Executive Session) – Room 202 of Tate Center located at 9 Liberty Street
- Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on Litigation, including actual and potential legal claims
Tour of Addlestone Library and Special Collections located at 205 Calhoun Street
Audit and Governance Committee (approximately 2:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall)
Call to Order
Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 19, 2023
Information Items
- Single Audit – Cherry Bekaert Briefing
- NCAA Compliance Procedures – Cherry Bekaert Briefing
- Internal Auditor Introduction
- BOT Attendance Records
Executive Session
- Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property
New Business/Old Business
Adjourn
Access, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Meeting
Call to Order
Approval of Oct. 19–20, 2023
Information/Discussion Items
- Institutional Diversity
- Student Success Program updates
- Launchpad for Success
- Crossing the Cistern
- 1967 Legacy Program
- Diversity Education and Training
- New staff member
- Diversity EDU update
- Youth Programs
- Current programs
- New opportunity
- Enrollment Planning
- Freshman Applications and Admission
- Events
Old Business/New Business
Adjourn
Development, Alumni, Governmental and External Relations Committee Meeting
Call to Order and Welcome
Approval of Meeting Minutes Oct. 19 and Oct. 31, 2023
Information/Discussion
- Update on Governance (Paul)
- Statehouse Update
- DEI update
- Marketing Update
- Paid advertising
- CofC Website
- Visual Media
- Magazine Information
- Communications Updates
- Update on progress (Dan)
- FY24 Goals (total dollars, donors, and trends)
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
New Business/Old Business
Adjourn
Old Business/New Business
Meeting Recesses
Friday, January 19, 2024
Breakfast – 8–8:30 a.m. – Alumni Hall
Group Photo of Board of Trustees and President Hsu – 8:25 a.m. – Steps of Randolph Hall
Board of Trustees Meeting – Public Session – 8:30 a.m. – Alumni Hall
Call to Order
Moment in History
Approval of Meeting Minutes
- Foundation Board Chair’s Report
- Alumni Association Board President’s Report
- Charleston Athletic Fund President’s Report
- Faculty Senate Report
- Staff Advisory Committee Report
- Board of Trustees Committee Chairs’ Reports
Committee Resolutions and Motions
President’s Report
Board of Trustees Chair’s Report
Break at 11:45 a.m. – Buffet lunch available at 11:30 a.m. in west wing of Randolph Hall
Executive Session – Alumni Hall/Randolph Hall Boardroom
- Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on Litigation, including actual and potential legal claims
- Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property
- Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speakers and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees
- Employee records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters
- Personnel matters – legal matters covered by attorney-client privilege
- Discussion of trade secrets (Section 30-4-40) where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services, and competitive information
Old Business/New Business
Meeting Adjourns
