College of Charleston Board of Trustees to Meet - The College Today
The BOT will hold meetings on January 15, 16 and 17, 2025.
College of Charleston Board of Trustees will hold meetings on January 15, 16 and 17, 2025. The meetings will be held in Alumni Hall and via Zoom Video Conference.
The Zoom Video Conference meeting can be accessed by using:
Conference Call #: 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 928 1608 3933
Schedule
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dinner for BOT – 7:30 p.m. –Blacklock House
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Public Session – 8:30 a.m. – Alumni Hall
- Call to Order/Welcome
- Vision, Strategy and Priorities Session
Executive Session – Alumni Hall
- Receipt of legal advice where the legal advice relates to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege
- On returning to open session, action may be taken on the items discussed during the executive session
Buffet Lunch – Alumni Hall
Public Session – Alumni Hall
Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting
Call to Order and Welcome
Approval of Meeting Minutes
- October 17, 2024 Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting
Information/Discussion Items
- 2nd Quarter Budget Update
- Housing Fee Increase
- Dining Fee Increase
- New revised fees and other fee strategies
- Student Wellness/Wellbeing Fee Proposal
- Honors College Fee Proposals
- Study Abroad Fee Proposal
- School of Education Graduate Programs Tuition
Executive Session
- Receipt of legal advice where the legal advice relates to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege
- Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property
- Personnel matters – legal matters covered by attorney-client privilege
- Discussion of trade secrets where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services, and competitive information
- On returning to open session, action may be taken on the items discussed during the executive session
Old Business/New Business
- Motion to approve Housing/Dining Fee Increases (Resolution)
- Motion to approve School of Education Graduate Tuition Decrease
Adjourn
Property Committee Meeting
Call to Order and Welcome
Approval of Meeting Minutes
- October 17, 2024 Property Committee Meeting
Information Items
Property Reports
Executive Session
- Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property
- On returning to open session, action may be taken on the items discussed during the executive session
New Business/Old Business
Adjourn
Academic Affairs Committee Meeting
Call to Order and Welcome
Approval of Meeting Minutes
- October 17, 2024, Academic Affairs Committee Meeting
Information Items / Provost’s Report
Academic Distinction Update
Dean Searches
Academic Programs
Geospatial Certificate – New Program
Joint ENGL MA – Termination
Enrollment Update
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 and program termination
Adjourn
Student Affairs and Athletics Committee Meeting
Call to Order and Welcome
Approval of Minutes
- Thursday, October 17, 2024
Athletics Updates
- Competitive Success
- Recognize the 2024 CAA Volleyball Champions
Coach Jason Kepner and a Student-Athlete speak
Academic Excellence
- 2023-24 APR Score
Fall Semester
- Student Affairs Updates
- Fraternity and Sorority Life Update
Executive Session (if needed)
- Receipt of legal advice where the legal advice relates to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege
- 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
- On returning to open session, action may be taken on the items discussed during the executive session
Old Business/New Business
Adjourn
Old Business/New Business
Meeting Recesses
Friday, January 17, 2025
Board of Trustees Meeting – 8:30 a.m. – Alumni Hall
Call to Order/Welcome
Executive Session
- Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on Litigation, including actual and potential legal claims, and legal advice that relates to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moment in History
Foundation Board Chair’s Report
Alumni Association Board President’s Report
Charleston Athletic Fund President’s Report
Faculty Senate Report
Staff Advisory Committee Report
Development, Alumni, Governmental and External Relations Committee Meeting
Approval of Meeting Minutes
- October 17, 2024 DAGER Committee Meeting
Information/Discussion Items
Advancement Update
- YTD Numbers
- Would highlight the Volunteer Leadership Summit
- Advancement Vision 2.0
- Recap of 1.0 (regional team, signature weekends, etc.)
- Campaign Update (executive session)
Marketing and Communications Update
Advertising ROI
Update on The Conversation @ two-year anniversary
Preview of New Digital Campus Map
Highlights from Winter 2025 issue of CofC Magazine
Executive Session
- Discussion of trade secrets where public disclosure would expose commercially valuable plans, marketing services and competitive information
- On returning to open session, action may be taken on the items discussed during the executive session
New Business/Old Business
Adjourn
Access, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Meeting
Call to Order and Welcome
Approval of Meeting Minutes
- October 18, 2024 Committee Meeting
Information/Discussion Items
- Institutional Diversity
- Pilot Programs
- Start Strong
- Connecting Classrooms Across Campuses
- Campus Climate Survey
- Bystander Intervention Strategies
Enrollment Planning Update
Old Business/New Business
Adjourn
Audit and Governance Committee Meeting
Call to Order and Welcome
Approval of Meeting Minutes
- October 18, 2024
Audit and Governance Committee meeting information Items
- Single Audit – Cherry Bekaert Briefing
- NCAA AUP Reports – Cherry Bekaert Briefing
Board Bylaws Amendments
BOT Annual Attendance Records
Governmental Relations Report
Executive Session
- Receipt of legal advice where the legal advice relates to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege
On returning to open session, action may be taken on the items discussed during the executive session
New Business/Old Business
Motion to approve Bylaws Amendments
Adjourn
Board of Trustees Committee Chairs’ Reports
Committee Resolutions and Motions
Board of Trustees Chair’s Report
President’s Report
Executive Session – Alumni Hall/Randolph Hall Boardroom
- Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on Litigation, including actual and potential legal claims, and legal advice that relates to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege
- Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property
- 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
- On returning to open session, action may be taken on the items discussed during the executive session
Old Business/New Business
Meeting Adjourns
