Board Of Trustees To Hold Meetings

The College of Charleston Board of Trustees will hold meetings on Thursday, August 10, and Friday, August 11, 2023. The meetings will be held in Alumni Hall and on Zoom Video.

The Zoom Video Conference meeting can be accessed by using:

Conference Call #: 312 626 6799

Meeting ID: 934 4882 3289

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Public Session – 8:30 a.m. – Alumni Hall

Call to Order/Welcome

BOT Meeting (Executive Session)

Discussion of trade secrets (Section 30-4-40) where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services, and competitive information

Student Affairs and Athletics Committee Meeting – 10:05 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m. (estimated time) – Alumni Hall

Call to Order

Approval of Minutes from Thursday, April 20, 2023

Athletics Updates

Academic Excellence

2023 Spring Semester Academic Performance

Competitive Success

NIL and Charleston Athletics

Community Engagement

FY23 Fundraising Numbers

2023-24 Men’s Basketball Season Ticket Sales and Schedule Update

Staff Updates

Student Affairs Updates

New Employee Introductions (Director of Residence Life)

Highlight: “Reducing Suicide and Improving Mental Health through Innovative Initiatives and Purposeful Connections” – the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant (three year, $300,000 award) – Rachael McNamara, Director, Office of Student Wellness and Well-being

Overview: New Student Convocation and Weeks of Welcome

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

Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting – 11:05 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. (estimated time) – Alumni Hall

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Meeting Minutes

April 20, 2023 BFF Committee Meeting

Information/Discussion Items

Fiscal Year End 2023 Projections

Prior Year Fund Budget Allocations

Enrollment Management

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

Adjourn

Lunch – 12:00 p.m. ~ 1:30 p.m. (estimated time) – Buffet Lunch and Presentation (Executive Session)

Discussion of trade secrets (Section 30-4-40) where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services, and competitive information

Audit and Governance Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m. ~ 2:15 p.m. (estimated time) – Alumni Hall

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Meeting Minutes

April 21, 2023 Audit and Governance Committee Meeting

Information Items

Board Officers and Trustees Emeriti Nominations

Internal and External Audit Update

Upcoming SACSCOC Board Members’ Self-Evaluation Survey

Motion Proposal re S.C. Code Ann. 59-130-40 – Trustees Special Meeting Notice

Executive Session

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

Receipt of legal advice regarding a governance issue

New Business/Old Business

Adjourn

Access, Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting – 2:20 p.m. ~ 3:00 p.m. (estimated time) Alumni Hall

Call to Order

Approval of April 20-21, 2023, Committee Meeting Minutes

Information/Discussion Items

Institutional Diversity

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Year-end Updates

1967 Legacy Program

Crossing the Cistern

Launchpad for Success

Diversity Education & Training

Youth Programs

Enrollment Planning

Fall 2023 Enrollment Review

Programming & Recruitment

Supreme Court Decision

Old Business/New Business

Adjourn

Academic Affairs Committee Meeting – 3:05 p.m. ~ 4:05 p.m. (estimated time) – Alumni Hall

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Meeting Minutes

April 20, 2023, Academic Affairs Committee Meeting

Information Items / Provost’s Report:

SOTA Dean Search

Summer Orientation & NISS Engagement Update

Dean Presentations

Fran Welch, School of Education

Wes Dudgeon, School of Health Sciences

Executive Session

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

New Business / Old Business

Adjourn

Development, Alumni, Governmental and External Relations Committee Meeting – 4:10 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (estimated time) – Alumni Hall

Call to Order and Welcome

Approval of Meeting Minutes

April 21, 2023 DAGER Committee Meeting

Information/Discussion

Governmental Affairs Update

Marketing and Communications Update

University Marketing

External Media Highlights

University News Highlights

CofC Magazine Summer Issue Preview

Institutional Advancement Progress 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

New Business/Old Business

Adjourn

5:30 p.m. – Reception with the President, First Lady, Board of Trustees/Guests and the President’s Cabinet/Guests

The President’s House, 2nd Floor

6:00 p.m. – Dinner with the President, First Lady, Board of Trustees/Guests and President’s Cabinet/Guests

The President’s House, 1st Floor

Friday, August 11, 2023

Continental Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Alumni Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting Reconvenes (Public Session) – 8:30 a.m.~ 9:30 a.m. (estimated

time) – Alumni Hall

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Reports – Alumni Association Board President, Foundation Board Chair and Charleston Athletic Fund President

Faculty Senate Report

Staff Advisory Committee Report

Presentation of BOT Proclamation of Appreciation

Break at 9:30 a.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting continues – 9:45 a.m. (estimated time) – Alumni Hall

Board of Trustees Committee Chairs’ Reports

Committee Resolutions/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 the west wing of Randolph Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting (Executive Session) – Alumni Hall and 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 (after Executive Session in Public Session)

Adjourn – Approx. 2:00 p.m.