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[stately orchestral music] ♪ [GAVEL SOUNDS ] >> GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE.

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

I'LL TELL YOU, I CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON YOU.

I APPRECIATE THAT.

WHAT A PRODUCTIVE AND FULL WEEK WE HAVE HAD IN WESTERN CAROLINA.

I WOULD LIKE TO START BY THANKING CHANCELLOR BROWN, CHAIR ROBERTS FOR HOSTING SUCH A ROBUST GROUP.

I CAN TELL YOU WHEN WE COME TO TOWN WE STIR THINGS UP.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK CHANCELLOR NANCY CABLE FOR THE TOUR THIS WEEK.

WE HAD 15 MEMBERS ATTEND.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR TIME.

ADDITIONALLY, I DON'T WANT TO FORGET TO THANK THE STAFF MEMBERS, UNC SYSTEM OFFICE, WESTERN CAROLINA WHO WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE.

A LOT OF WORK GOES INTO A WEEK LIKE THIS.

IT DOESN'T GO UNNOTICED.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

CAN WE GIVE A NICE ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR EVERYBODY?

[APPLAUSE] WE HAVE BEEN ON A LOT OF CAMPUSES.

I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW CLEAN IT WAS AND HOW FRIENDLY EVERYONE HAS BEEN.

IT'S NICE TO SEE THIS MANY PEOPLE IN THE ROOM FOR A MEETING AND INTERESTED IN THE UNIVERSITY.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT JOINED US IN THE MEETING.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT TAKING TIME TO ENGAGE WITH US.

YESTERDAY'S DEBATE IN GOVERNANCE WAS TERRIFIC.

I WANT TO THANK CHAIR POWERS FOR PUTTING THAT TOGETHER.

I THINK THAT WAS THE BEST ONE WE HAVE HAD THUS FAR.

ONE REMINDER BEFORE THE MEETING, CAMPUS STATE UNIVERSITY WEDNESDAY APRIL 27TH, 12 TO 3:00.

IF YOU HAVE NOT LET MISS MCLULLEN KNOW YOUR ATTENDANCE, PLEASE DO SO.

FINALLY, I'LL ASK FOR A REPORT FROM THE CHAIR.

MR. ROBERTS, WOULD YOU GIVE US THE INVOCATION, PLEASE?

>> GOOD MORNING.

LET US PRAY.

MOST MERCIFUL AND GRACIOUS GOD, GRANT THAT THIS LENTEN SEASON IN WHICH THERE IS INTERNATIONAL STRUGGLE AND STRIFE, WE MAY CENTER OUR THOUGHTS UPON THE BLESSED LORD WHOSE HEALING COMPASSION IS EQUAL TO OUR TEMPORAL NEEDS AND IMMORTAL LONGINGS.

THE BOARD THAT LABORS FOR THE GOOD OF THE WONDERFUL STATE, GOD BLESS OUR TEACHERS WHO DO OUR WORK BY OPENING OUR EYES TO THE WONDERS OF YOUR CREATION.

BLESS OUR BRAVE MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY.

KEEP THEM SAFE.

OUR BETTER SELF IS CONTINUINGLY REMINDING US THAT WE WERE NOT CREATED FOR FAILURE BUT FOR VICTORY.

INSPIRE US TO PUT OURSELVES ON THE SIDE OF THAT WHICH IS NOBLE AND TRUE AND MAY THE DIRECTION OF OUR MINDS AND HEARTS BEAR CLEAR AND UNMISTAKABLE WITNESS THAT WE HAVE HEARD AND ARE HEEDING THY VOICE WHICH TELLS US, THIS IS THE WAY.

WALK YE THERE IN, IN CHRIST'S NAME WE PRAY, AMEN.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR ROBERTS.

I CAN'T IMAGINE A MORE FITTING WAY TO START THE MEETING TODAY.

WILL YOU CALL ROLL, PLEASE?

>> CHAIR RAMSEY.

>> PRESENT.

>> VICE CHAIR MURPHY.

MRS. BISSETTE.

MRS. BLUE.

MR.

BUYERS.

MRS. CLARK.

MR. COWARD.

MR. DAUGHTRY.

MR. FORD.

MR. FRALEY.

MR. GOOLSBY.

MR. HOLLY.

>> GOOD MORNING.

>> GOOD MORNING.

>> MR. HOLMES.

>> MR. HOLTON.

>> MR. HUTCHINS.

MR. MITCHELL.

MRS. NELSON?

MRS. NELSON?

MRS. NICKELS.

MR. PALMER.

>> PRESENT.

>> MR. POPE.

>> HERE.

>> MR.

POWERS.

>> PRESENT.

>> MR. ROBERTS.

>> HERE.

>> MR. SLOAN.

>> MR. WILLIFORD.

MR. WILLIFORD?

CHAIR RAMSEY, YOU HAVE A QUORUM.

>> THANK YOU, SECRETARY BURRIS-FLOYD.

CHAIR BUSIN BISSETTE, NICE TO HU BACK WITH US TODAY.

STATE ETHICS ACT TOOK EFFECT IN 2007.

THE BOARD IS COVERED BY THE ACT.

YOU HAVE A DUTY TO AVOID CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT.

LOOKING AT TODAY'S AGENDA, DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOMETHING THAT WOULD GIVE RISE TO APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PLEASE LET ME KNOW NOW.

AS WE BEGIN THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE MEETING, I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND EVERY ONE OF THE CONDUCT OF THE MEETING.

WE ASK THOSE ATTENDING TO BE RESPECTFUL OF BOARD MEMBERS.

THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS TO OBSERVE THE PROCEEDINGS.

ANYONE WHO DISRUPTS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND SUBJECT TO ARREST.

THAT IS A WAY TO GET THE MEETING STARTED, HUH?

I WOULD ASK CHANCELLOR BROWN TO COME FORWARD TO SAY A FEW WORDS ABOUT WESTERN CAROLINA AND START A VIDEO PRESENTATION FOR US.

>> THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

IT'S A PLEASURE HAVING YOU ALL.

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY IS THE WESTERN INSTITUTION PROUD OF ITS LEGACY AND PART OF ITS PLAYING OF THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA DRIVING THE ENGINE OF PROSPERITY.

WE HAVE SO MUCH TO OFFER.

THIS MORNING, WE WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU A SHORT VIDEO THAT SUMS UP THE HEART AND SPIRIT OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AND PROMISE WE FULFILL FOR STUDENTS, TP FACULT, STAFF, COMMUNITY AND STATE.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ASHEVILLE SITE.

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.

GO CATS!

[VIDEO ] >> FOR ME, AS AN INSTRUCTOR, I LOVE THE COMMUNITY WE HAVE AT WESTERN.

I LOVED IT WHEN I WAS A STUDENT TOO.

IT'S A SMALL SCHOOL.

YOU WANT THAT SOMETIMES.

IT'S A FAMILY.

>> HANDS DOWN BEST PROFESSORS, THE MOST UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE AND THE WANTING TO LEARN MORE, YOU KNOW?

TREATING ME AS AN EQUAL AND NOT AS -- I'M A PROFESSOR AND YOU ARE A STUDENT, BUT THAT EQUAL RESPECT.

>> WE DON'T WANT TOO MUCH VERTICAL DISCONNECTION BETWEEN FACULTY AND STUDENTS.

THAT NEEDS TO BE NARROWED DOWN.

THESE ARE PEOPLE 10 OR 15 YEARS DOWN THE ROAD WILL BE SITTING IN OFFICES LIKE OURS, MAYBE EVEN OUR OWN OFFICES.

>> THE INTERACTION BETWEEN STUDENT AND TP FACULTY IS ONE TG THAT STANDS OUT IN OUR PROGRAMS.

THE SECOND THING WE HIGHLIGHT, WE HAVE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED APPROACH BASED LEARNING.

WE HAVE FIVE COURSES WHERE THE EMPHASIS IS ON DOING.

NOT THE TEXTBOOK PROBLEM WHERE WE HAVE THE ANSWER IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK.

OPEN ENDED PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS WITH MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS IN SOME CASES.

STUDENTS END UP USING MOST OF THE EQUIPMENT THEMSELVES.

>> I'M INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABILITY VERY MUCH.

I SPEND A LOT OF TIME THINKING ABOUT WHICH MAJOR WOULD GIVE ME THE TOOLS TO USE SUSTAINABILITY EVERY DAY.

ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING THINGS, LIFE CHANGING, FOR ME IS WORKING WITH THE GREEN ENERGY PARK IN JACKSON COUNTY.

I HELPED THEM BUILD A BIODIGESTER WITH ONE OF THE INSTRUCTORS ON CAMPUS.

>> WHEN WE TELL THEM ABOUT THE NETWORK OF INDUSTRY PROJECTS WE HAVE, THEY CAN'T BELIEVE US.

THE FACT IS THAT WE ARE PRETTY CLOSE TO AREAS IN THE HENDERSON HENDERSON/ASHEVILLE CORRIDOR.

>> WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY IS SITUATED SORT OF OUTSIDE OF THE BOUNDARY IN THE HEART OF HISTORICAL CHEROKEE LAND.

BECAUSE OF THAT, WE HAVE A REALLY UNIQUE TAPESTRY OF EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS.

>> WE HAVE AN MOA WITH THE EASTERN BAND CHEROKEE NATION AND WE SHARE INFORMATION.

IT'S A RECIPROCAL BACK AND FORTH.

THEY HELP US A LOT AT THE ACADEMY.

THE LANGUAGE PROGRAM HERE DOES A LOT.

>> LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION IS CRITICAL TO CHEROKEE RIGHT NOW.

A FEW YEARS AGO BEFORE THE PANDEMIC STARTED, THERE WAS A TRICOUNCIL MEETING AND A STATE OF EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED FOR THE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE.

>> TIME GOES ON.

THE TIME WE HAVE IN SAVING OUR LANGUAGE -- IT'S HARD.

>> WE HAVE 173 FLUENT FIRST LANGUAGE SPEAKERS LEFT.

THAT'S IT.

FOR US, FOR EASTERN BAND.

FOR OTHER PEOPLE TO WANT TO GET INVOLVED -- FOR THE STUDENTS TO WANT TO GET INVOLVED AND LEARN IT, IT HELPS IT LIVE ON.

>> TYPICALLY, A LOT OF FORENSIC PROGRAMS TOWARD GRAD STUDENTS TO HAVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE.

AT WESTERN, SINCE WE ARE UNDERGRAD, YOU CAN EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM.

YOU LEARN IT, BUT IT'S NICE TO HAVE THE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE AND SEE WHAT YOU LEARN.

>> IT IS ONE OF ONLY TWO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY.

WE PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS THE RESOURCES AND CLASSROOMS AND FACULTY INTERACTION THAT WILL GIVE THEM A COMPETITIVE EDGE.

>> AT WESTERN, WE HAVE THE FOREST, OUR BODY FARM WHERE WE DO EXPERIMENTS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DECOMPOSITION AND PROCESSES AND HUMAN REMAINS.

THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS IN THE STATE.

THIS IS THE ONLY ONE WITH A CONCENTRATION IN FORENSICS.

THIS IS IN STATE.

THE TUITION PLAYED A BIG PART IN THAT.

I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE NATURE ASPECT AND ADVENTURE ASPECT OF THE CAMPUS.

>> I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR -- LET'S SEE -- THREE YEARS NOW.

DEFINITELY, THE SELLING POINT HAS BEEN A WHOLE CAREER CHANGING MOMENT FOR ME IN A WAY, THOUGH I HAVEN'T STARTED MY CAREER YET.

I PLAY ELECTRIC VIOLIN.

I REMEMBER 2019, WOULD THEY LIKE A VIOLIN PLAYER HERE?

HOW IN THE WORLD WILL THAT WORK?

WITH ALL OF THE MUSIC AND HOW MUCH IT BLENDS IN -- IT WORKS.

>> BRANDON CAME TO ASP RIGHT BEFORE COVID HIT, SUMMER OF 2019.

>> THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS THAT WANT TO GIVE AN EARLY BRIDGE INTO COLLEGE LIFE, TAKING A SUMMER CLASS TO GET A FEEL BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE COMES IN.

>> WE FOCUS ON THE DEMOGRAPHICS THAT NEED EXTRA SUPPORT, FIRST GENERATION GOING COLLEGE STUDENTS, STUDENTS FROM LOW ECONOMIC STRADA.

>> IT HELPED ME.

IIT'S THE REASON I'M AT WESTERN TODAY.

>> THESE MOUNTAINS ARE MY WHOLE WORLD.

THE FACT THAT I'M ABLE TO GO TO SCHOOL IN MY HOME IS A REALLY BIG DEAL.

THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES MEAN A LOT TO ME.

THE MOUNTAINS, THE RIVERS, ALL OF IT IS IMPORTANT.

PART OF WHAT INSPIRED ME TO WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL SO I CAN PROTECT THEM.

>> WE LIVE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN THE UNITED STATES.

YOU CAN'T BEAT THE NATURAL GORGEOUSNESS HERE >> IT'S A GREAT PLACE TO BE.

>> THE PEOPLE YOU MEET HERE.

EVERYONE IS NICE.

IT'S AN OVERALL GREAT EXPERIENCE, AND -- YOU KNOW, I TELL EVERYONE, GO TO WESTERN.

[APPLAUSE] >> THAT WAS GREAT, JANZEN.

I ENJOYED THAT.

I AM GRATEFUL YOU SPARED US THE ANTHROPOLOGY FOR DEAD PERSON FARM.

I CAN SEE WHY HE SPENT SEVEN YEARS HERE TRYING TO GET HIS DEGREE.

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON -- I WAS THINKING ABOUT THAT MYSELF, GOVERNOR BIERS.

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON PRESIDENT HANS FOR THE REPORT.

>> GOOD MORNING, MR. CHAIRMAN.

I ECHO THE CHAIR'S GRATITUDE FOR THE WONDERFUL VISIT.

I HAVE BEEN ALMOST SO INSPIRED BY THE MOST RECENT VISIT TO VOLUNTEER MY BODY TO FORENSIC SCIENCE, BUT I HAVE DECIDED TO VOLUNTEER GOVERNOR BYERS INSTEAD.

SO ENJOYED THE HOSPITALITY, ALL OF THE WORK THAT GOES INTO A BIG EVENT LIKE THIS AND THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL HAS BEEN EXTRAORDINARY.

I DON'T THINK WE HAVE SEEN SIGNAGE QUITE LIKE WESTERN PROVIDED.

THAT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE.

EXTRAORDINARY.

THANK YOU, CHANCELLOR.

APPRECIATE YOUR LEADERSHIP.

ALWAYS GREAT TO BE IN THE WE.

I'M A MOUNTAIN BOY, SO IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH TO CONVINCE ME TO GET BACK TO GOD'S COUNTRY.

IT'S NOT JUST THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY THAT DRAWS THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS TO THE PLACE EVERY YEAR.

IT'S THE CORE PROMISE THAT IF YOU WORK HARD, GRADUATE ON TIME, YOUR LIFE WILL IMPROVE IN JUST ABOUT EVERY WAY YOU CAN COUNT.

YOU WILL KNOW MORE, EARN MORE, SHAPE YOUR PATH IN WAYS THAT WERE NOT POSSIBLE, OTHERWISE.

IT'S A COMPELLING PLEDGE.

IT'S A FACT THAT NORTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC COLLEGES DO A BETTER JOB OF LIVING UP TO IT THAN ALMOST ANY OTHER PLACE IN THE NATION.

IT'S THE REASON YOU SEE SO MANY SCHOOLS INCLUDING WESTERN LISTED AMONG THE BEST VALUE FOR EDUCATION, BEST PLACE FOR FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS TO VOLT AHEAD IN LIFE.

THE BEST PLACE TO RETURN FOR A GRADUATE DEGREE OR CREDENTIAL.

ONE OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE SYSTEM LEVEL IS TO KEEP THE PROMISE BY ADHERING TO A PUBLIC INTEREST STANDARD IN OUR PROGRAMS.

STUDENTS AND FAMILY SHOULD EXPECT THAT ANY GOOD FAITH ENCOUNTER WILL LEAVE THEM BETTER OFF THAN WHEN THEY STARTED.

YOU HEARD ME EMPHASIZE THAT POINT MANY TIMES.

THE SOBERING REALITY IS THAT A LOT OF PROGRAMS NATIONALLY, PARTICULARLY GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES, DON'T MEET THAT STANDARD OF CARE.

LIKE A LOT OF YOU, I HAVE BEEN CLOSELY FOLLOWING THE REPORTING ABOUT FEDERAL PLUS LOANS AND THE EXCESS OF SOME GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY INCLUDING SOME AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES.

GRADUATE STUDENTS REPRESENT JUST OVER A QUARTER OF FEDERAL BORROWERS, BUT CARRY MORE THAN HALF OF ALL FEDERAL LOANS.

REPORTING IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, CAREFUL ANALYSIS BY HIGHER EDUCATION ADVOCATES REVEALED HUNDREDS OF PROGRAMS TO LEAVE THE GRADUATE WITH A GREAT DEAL OF DEBT AND POOR PROSPECTS OF PAYING IT OFF.

THAT MATTERS NOT JUST FOR THOSE DIRECTLY AFFECTED, BUT THOSE THAT KEEP THE CONFIDENCE OF STUDENTS AND POLICYMAKERS.

STORIES ABOUT OUT SIZED DEBT MAY BE THE EXCEPTION AND ESPECIALLY SO IN A LOW VALUE TUITION SYSTEM.

WE HAVE A VERY GOOD STORY TO TELL IN NORTH CAROLINA.

OUR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES HAVE SOME OF THE BEST GRADUATE PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY AS WE SAW LAST WEEK WITH THE LATEST ROUND OF WORLD REPORT THANKINGS.

NURSES, BUSINESS, INFORMATION SCIENCE, YOU NAME THE FIELD, UNC SYSTEM SCHOOLS ARE LIKELY TOWARD THE TOP OF THE LIST IN TERMS OF EXCELLENCE IN VALUE.

OUR JOB IS TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

THAT'S WHY WE REVISED OUR PROGRAM APPROVAL STANDARDS TO FTAKE BETTER ACCOUNT FOR THE LIKELY RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN THE STATE.

THERE IS NO REASON FOR A PUBLICLY S SUBSIDIZED UNIVERSITY THAT DON'T IMPROVE THE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS OF OUR STUDENTS.

YOU TIED COMPENSATION FOR ME AND OUR CHANCELLORS TO METRICS LIKE REDUCING STUDENT DEBT AND INCREASING ON TIME GRADUATION.

THIS BOARD HAS WISELY REVISITED A DECADE OLD FUNDING FORMULA TO EMPHASIZE UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION AND REWARD PERFORMANCE, STUDENT OUTCOMES.

BY THE WAY, YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF NC PROMISE AND HOW NORTH CAROLINA IS THE ONLY STATE IN THE NATION WITH SIX STATE YEARS OF NO TUITION INCREASES.

CONNECTING THE DOTS ABOUT HOW ALL OF THIS TIES TOGETHER.

THE WAY MANY STATES FUND THEIR UNIVERSITIES EFFECTIVELY ENCOURAGES CAMPUSES TO CREATE PROGRAMS TO GENERATE REVENUE REGARDLESS OF WORKFORCE OR PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS.

WE NEED TO STAY FOCUSED ON THE GOALS IN OUR STRATEGIC PLAN LIKE BOLSTERING SOCIAL ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND MEETING NEEDS IN TEACHING, ALLIED HEALTH AND DATA SCIENCE.

RIGHT NOW, OUR UNIVERSITIES ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE.

FOR A LONG TIME, WE HAVE TAKEN IT FOR GRANTED THAT MORE COLLEGE IS ALWAYS GOOD ADVICE, AND THAT IF PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND THE PAYOFF OF A DEGREE, THEY ARE NOT WELL INFORMED ABOUT IT.

IT'S PLAIN FROM THE NATIONAL DEBT DATA THAT SOME OF THE FRUSTRATION TOWARD HIGHER EDUCATION IS NOT THE RESULT OF MISINFORMATION BUT EXPERIENCE.

PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION CAN AND SHOULD BE HELD TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE.

I'M PROUD WE ARE DOING ALL WE CAN TO MEET THAT OBLIGATION.

I WANT TO THANK THE BOARD FOR MAKING THIS A PRIORITY.

I WANT TO THANK THE CHANCELLORS AND THEIR TEAMS FOR SUCH THOUGHTFUL COMMITMENT TO OUR SHARED GOALS AND TO OUR LAWMAKERS LIKE SENATOR BALLARD AND THE TAXPAYERS FOR TRUSTING US WITH THE RESOURCES TO DELIVER ON THE CORE PROMISES OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

EVERY TIME I VISIT AT NORTHWESTERN, I THINK WHAT A EXTRAORDINARY THING IT IS FOR OUR STATE TO CREATE A PLACE LIKE THIS, WORLD CLASS UNIVERSITY THAT DOESN'T EVEN REQUIRE A TRIP DOWN THE MOUNTAIN.

PUTTING HIGH ASPIRATIONS WITHIN REACH OF ALL OF OUR STUDENTS, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO STRIVE AND ACHIEVE CLOSE TO HOME -- THAT'S ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE CAN DO.

THANK YOU.

GO CATS.

>> THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT.

[APPLAUSE] >> WE'LL NOW CONSIDER ITEMS ON OUR CONSENT AGENDA, ITEM FIVE ON TODAY'S AGENDA.

ANY ITEM TO BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION?

HEARING NONE, I ENTERTAIN A MOTION TO APPROVE.

WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

OPPOSED?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

THE MOTION PASSES.

I WOULD LIKE TO NOW CALL ON GOVERNOR PALMER TO GET A REPORT FOR THE STUDENT OF GOVERN EBS G. >> I WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN BY SAYING HOW GREAT IT IS TO BE A PROUD TARHEELS STUDENT AND SHAMED FORMER DUKE FAN FROM DURHAM.

I HAVE NOT HAD MUCH OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND TEAM HERE BUT NOW KNOW I NEED TO IN THE FUTURE.

I THANK WESTERN CAROLINA FOR BEING SUCH GREAT HOSTS.

A YEAR AGO I STOOD AT THIS PODIUM AND SAID I HAD BEEN ASKED NUMEROUS TIMES WHY I WANTED TO BE HERE.

I BELIEVED IT WAS THE POWER OF STUDENTS.

THIS YEAR, THAT BELIEF IS STRONGER THAN EVER.

ON THE EDUCATIONAL SIDE OF THE SYSTEM, STUDENTS ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET.

WITHOUT STUDENTS, WE WOULD NOT HAVE SKWR-FRTS, NORTH CAROLINA WOULD NOT HAVE A BACKBONE FOR WORKFORCE.

WAL-MART IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN EACH OF THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES, HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA IT'S THE UNC SYSTEM AND INSTITUTIONS.

A TESTAMENT TO OUR INSTITUTION'S POLICIES AND UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

I THINK WE CAN ALL AGREE WE WOULD BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND A STATE PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM WITH A STRONGER POPULATION, MISSION AND DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT THAN WE DO.

OVER THE PAST YEAR THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT, STUDENT LED GOVERNANCE BODY FOR THE UNC SYSTEM COME PHRAOEUZS LEADERSHIP FROM THE 17 INSTITUTIONS WORKED ON BEHALF OF ALL STUDENTS.

FROM THE TASKFORCE, THAT WAS CONVENIENT THIS YEAR, THE FOCUS ON GRADUATE STUDENT PAY, CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY, PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER TOPICS TO A VIRTUAL EXPO THAT WILL HIGHLIGHT THE PROWESS OF OUR HMSI LATER THIS MONTH TO HELP GROW OUR OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS 20%.

THE ASSOCIATION HAS HAD A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

TWO WEEKS AGO, WE HAD OUR FIRST IN-PERSON MEETING AT UNC CHARLOTTE.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE THAT MADE IT A POSSIBILITY.

WE ARE EXCITED TO BE BACK WITH OUR NORMAL IN PERSON MEETINGS.

IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO ATTEND ONE, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO SO.

THE ENERGY, WORK AND PASSION OF THE STUDENT LEADERS IS EXCITING.

FOCUSED ON STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, THANKS TO PRESIDENT HANS, CHAIR RAMSEY, THE REST OF THE BOARD AND SYSTEM STAFF, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MOVE THE BALL ON EACH TOPICS.

I WORKED CLOSELY WITH DR. KELLY AND OTHERS FOR A LAPTOP TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COST GARNERING 1200 RESPONSES IN SUPPORT OF THE MEASURE.

THANKS TO TH ALLOCATION TO THE FIRST AID INITIATIVE.

I HAVE BECOME A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR AND TAUGHT TWO COURSES WITH 24 FACULTY AT MY OWN INSTITUTION.

I'M WORKING TO ORGANIZE STUDENT GOVERNMENT LED COURSES AT EACH OF THE CAMPUSES.

I'M EXCITED TO SEE THAT INITIATIVE SUCCESS.

FOR CAMPUS SAFETY, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE CONVERSATIONS WITH MR. FRED SELLERS TO MAKE THE STUDENT BODY FEEL SAFE AND SUPPORTED AND HOW TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE INSTITUTIONS GOING FORWARD.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR VALUING THE VOICES OF STUDENTS.

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A PLUG FOR THE SPW IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP ON OUR CAMPUSES, INCLUDING THE WORK OF STUDENT PRESIDENT, WHO HELPED MAKE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ASIAN AMERICAN CENTER A REALITY.

TO THOSE THAT HAVE MASKS FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, REOPENING IN PLANS THIS SEMESTER, THIS YEAR'S COHORT OF STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTS HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF OUTSTANDING.

IF YOU TRULY WANT TO SEE THE POWER THAT A STUDENT CAN HAVE, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN WESTERN CAROLINA'S REBECCA HART HELPING HER CAMPUS PASS A FEE INCREASE.

SHE WAS INITIALLY AGAINST IT, TALKED WITH CHANCELLOR BROWN AND REALIZED THE NEED FOR THE FEE AND SHEER IMPORTANCE OF ATLETTICS TO AN INSTITUTION.

NOT ONLY DID SHE VOTE FOR THE INCREASE BUT HELPED PASS A STUDENT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF IT UNANIMOUSLY.

I WORKED WITH THE BOARD IN SUPPORT OF THE MEASURE AND CONNECTED HER WITH A FEW TO SUPPORT THE STUDENT REQUEST.

I BELIEVE THE STUDENT SUPPORT WAS CRITICAL IN THE FEE APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD.

I GIVE THAT EXAMPLE TO SAY THIS, STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTS MAY ONLY BE 21 OR 22 YEAR OLD, BUT THEY HAVE ACHIEVED WHAT THEY HAVE BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE POWER, PROWESS AND POTENTIAL TO DO AMAZING THINGS.

I ENCOURAGE EACH CAMPUS AND LEADERSHIP TEAM TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ENERGY AND PASSION FOR THE GOOD OF YOUR CAMPUS.

IT IS NOT ONLY CRITICAL FOR THE STUDENTS, BUT FOR THE INSTITUTION.

I HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO RECOGNIZE THIS IMPORTANCE.

NOW THAT I HAVE TAKEN YOUR TIME, THE LAST THING I'LL MENTION CHAIR RAMSEY, YOU ARE STUCK WITH ME FOR ANOTHER YEAR.

I WAS UNANIMOUSLY REELECTED TO PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR WHICH I AM TRULY GRATEFUL.

THERE ARE A NUMBER OFF OF ISSUES I'LL WORK ON.

I'M GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST YEAR.

I LOOK FORWARD TO REPRESENTING STUDENTS AND WORKING WITH THE BOARD AND CHANCELLORS TO ENSURE EACH STUDENT IS NOT ONLY MARKABLE BUT EXTRAORDINARY.

[APPLAUSE] >> THANK YOU, MR. PALM MA.

PALMA.

I'LL CALL ON MR. HOLMES FOR BUDGET AND FINANCE.

>> WE MET TWICE YESTERDAY TO HANDLE ROUTINE TRANSACTIONAL ITEMS AND JOINTLY WITH THE MILITARY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS.

DURING THE REGULAR MEETING, MEMBERS VOTED ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, A FUNDING MODEL BASED ON THE CHANGE AND PERFORMANCE WEIGHTED RESIDENT STUDENT CREDIT HOURS.

WE HAVE BEEN OPERATING UNDER THE SAME FUNDING MODEL 20 YEARS, I WOULD LIKE TO REITERATE THAT OUR APPROACH IS NOT STATIC.

THE COMMITTEE WILL CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE MODEL AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THIS BOARD AND OTHER CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS AS WE CONSIDER THIS TO BE A BEGINNING, NOT AN END.

WE'LL BE CONTINUING TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER.

OUR COMMITTEE -- AT THIS TIME, LET ME SAY THIS BEFORE WE VOTE.

WE HAVE TO THANK LEE AND JENNIFER AND THE STAFF THAT WORK ON THIS.

I CAN'T TELL YOU -- WE SPENT HOURS IN THIS BODY TALKING ABOUT IT.

THEY HAVE SPENT TENS IF NOT HUNDREDS OF HOURS WORKING, CHANGING, TALKING, LISTENING AND EXERCISING GREAT PATIENCE AS THEY WORK WITH EVERYBODY TO HOPEFULLY GET US TO THE SPOT WE ARE AT TODAY.

MANY THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU.

THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED HAD LEE AND JENNIFER AND THE TEAM TAKEN THIS ON.

THANK YOU.

AT THIS TIME, ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE, I MOVE THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVE THE ENROLLMENT FUNDING MODEL.

>> YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

IS THERE DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

>> HEARING NONE, ALL IN FAVOR, SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE.

>> AYE.

>> OPPOSED?

MOTION PASSES.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK GOVERNOR HOLMES, ROBERTS AND HAYGOOD FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP.

THIS IS A HECK OF A TASK.

[APPLAUSE] >> SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT JENNIFER HAYGOOD REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021.

THE SYSTEM ENDED LAST YEAR IN A STRONG POSITION $2.9 BILLION INCREASE IN OUR NET POSITION.

WHILE OUR INSTITUTION'S OPERATING PERFORMANCE WAS STRONG, THE REVENUES THAT DROVE OUR GROWTH STREAM, SPECIFICALLY COVID RELIEF FUNDING AND RETURNS ARE TEMPORARY IN NATURE.

THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND THE FULL REPORT IS AVAILABLE ONBOARD EFFECT.

CATHERINE LYNN PRESENTED THE SELF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FROM APPALACHIAN, ELIZABETH CITY AND NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITIES WITH A TOTAL COST OF $220 MILLION AND A REQUEST TOISH $105 MILLION IN DEBT.

THE PROJECTS WILL BE AFFORDED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR DEBT AUTHORIZATION DURING THE 22-23 SESSION.

IN THE SUMMER THE BOARD APPROVED THE ALLOCATION OF THE 2022 STATE CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND $175 MILLION LEAVING AN UNALLOCATED BALANCE OF $75 MILLION.

THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THE REMAINING AMOUNT BE ALLOCATED TO THE INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED LISTED IN MATERIALS FOR BOARD EFFECT.

$18.7 MILLION.

IN ADDITION, SHE PRESENTED SIX PROJECTS FOR INCREASED AUTHORIZATION AT EACH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AND WINSTON SALEM FOR $6.8 MILLION.

I WANT TO MAKE A POINT HERE.

WE HAD A LONG CONVERSATION ABOUT THE IMPACT OF INFLATION AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION.

THIS IS AN AREA THAT AS A BOARD AND BODY, WE HAVE TO WATCH CLOSELY AND LOOK TO RESOLVE BECAUSE I FEVER, AND I THINK EVERYONE WILL AGREE, IT ISN'T GOING TO GET BETTER ANY TIME SOON AND PROJECT COSTS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE.

FINALLY APPROVAL OF THREE ITEMS, FAYETTE STATE UNIVERSITY FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MASTER PLAN.

NORTH CAROLINA REQUEST FOR LEASE OF 14 ACRES TO THE CENTENNIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE GOLF COURSE AND UNC CHAPEL HILL'S REQUEST TO SUPPORT THE OFFICE OF INNOVATE CAROLINA.

EIGHT ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED.

SIX WERE CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED A FEW MINUTES AGO BY THE BOARD.

DURING THE JOINT MEETING, MISS HAYGOOD AND BART GIBSON PRESENTED THE 22-23 SYSTEM WIDE PRIORITY TO THE COMMITTEE.

THE BUDGET PRIORITIES INCLUDE ENROLLMENT FUNDING FOR BUILDING RESERVES, FUNDING FOR THE K-12 PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MORGAN CAMPUS, UNC ART PROGRAM AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR LABORATORY SCHOOLS AND NONRECURRING FUNDING FOR BOMB THREAT PREPAREDNESS TO ENSURE CAMPUSES REMAIN SAFE.

WE HAVE INCLUDED A SECTION TO THE INFLATIONARY PRESSURES WHICH MANY OF YOU KNOW CONSUMER INDEX HAS INCREASED OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS.

THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSED PROVIDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A LIST OF CAMPUS INVESTMENTS TO CONSIDER FUNDING IF THERE IS ADDITIONAL FUNDING AVAILABILITY.

THE SHORT SESSION LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES INCLUDE THREE TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR UPCOMING CAPITAL PROJECTS, INCREASING THE DOLLAR THRESHOLD TO BE BID $30,000 TO $250,000.

THAT CAME OUT OF COMMITTEE AFTER A TON OF CONVERSATION ON THE BOARD AND ALL OF OUR STAFF.

I'M GOING TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE RETURN THIS BACK TO $100,000.

NOT BECAUSE I THINK THE LIMIT IS WRONG.

I THINK IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO, BUT WE NEED TO STEP THROUGH A FEW HOOPS BEFORE WE GET THERE.

THAT WILL BE IN PROCESS AS DISCUSSED LAST NIGHT.

I'LL MAKE A MOTION TO RETURN THE $250,000 INCREASE BACK TO $100,000.

>> I SECOND THAT.

>> YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

IT'S BEEN PROPERLY SECONDED.

IS THERE DISCUSSION OR DEBATE ON THE TOPIC?

THERE WAS A LOT YESTERDAY, I KNOW.

>> MR. CHAIRMAN?

WE HAD GREAT DEBATE YESTERDAY AND MY FRIEND BROUGHT UP IMPORTANT POINTS.

I THINK WE NEED TO RAISE IT, BUT WE WANT TO DO IT SLOWLY TO BE SURE WE DO THE RIGHT THING AND CHECK EVERY AVENUE.

MAYBE I ACTED IN HASTE WITH MY COMMENTS.

I STAND PREPARED TO GO BACK TO 100.

>> VERY GOOD.

ANY OTHER COMMENTS?

>> MR. CHAIRMAN?

QUESTION WITH REGARDS TO THE GOVERNOR'S AMENDMENT.

WHAT KIND OF TIMELINE ARE WE LOOKING AT ADVANCING IT BACK TO YOUR ORIGINAL NUMBER?

>> WE HAVE A NUMBER OF THINGS WE NEED TO GO THROUGH, REGGIE.

I'LL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU A BETTER UPDATE AFTER WE CONSIDER THAT.

MY GOAL WOULD BE TO DO SOMETHING NEXT MEETING OR IN THE FALL.

IT HAS TO GO THROUGH ANOTHER LEGISLATIVE CYCLE.

WE'LL GET THERE.

I THINK WE PROBABLY NEED TO ADDRESS A FEW PERIPHERAL ITEMS.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR HOLMES.

>> ANY OTHER COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR DEBATE?

GOVERNOR HOLMES, I BELIEVE YOU DID THE RIGHT THING.

I APPRECIATE THAT TOO.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE?

ANYONE OPPOSED?

>> AYE.

>> MOTION PASSES.

THANK YOU, GOVERNOR HOLMES.

>> WE'LL REQUIRE THE INFORMAL BID TO BE INCREASED FROM 30 TO $100,000 AND THE DOLLAR THRESHOLD APPROVED PROJECTS, $2 MILLION TO $4 MILLION.

LASTLY, SINCE NORTH CAROLINA HAS GAINED A 14TH CONGRESSIONAL SEAT, WE SEEK TEAM MEMBERS 13 TO 14 APPOINTED BY THE UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS WITH DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.

AT THIS TIME, I MOVE THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVE THE 22-23 SHORT SESSION PRIORITIES.

>> MEMBER OF THE BOARD, YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

ANY DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

OPPOSED?

MOTION PASSES.

THANK YOU, GOVERNOR SLOAN -- HOLMES.

>> I WISH I WAS GOVERNOR SLOANS SOME DAYS.

>> I DO TOO.

GOVERNOR SLOAN, I HAD YOU ON MY MIND.

>> AT OUR MEETING YESTERDAY THE PLANNING POLICY AND PROGRAMS VOTED TO APPROVE SIX ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENTS.

THE COMMITTEE HEARD AND APPROVED THE HEALTHCARE CENTER ANNUAL REPORT ON PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS.

BOTH ITEMS WERE APPROVED THIS MORNING THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA.

700.1.1 POLICY ON MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM WAS PRESENTED.

THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE PROPOSAL THAT THE CURRENT W WAIR BE EXTENDED THROUGH 2024.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE, I MOVE THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE WAIVER.

>> YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

SEEING NONE, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

OPPOSED?

MOTION PASSES.

>> NO.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR GOOLSBY.

GOVERNOR SLOAN, THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS UP.

>> MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

>> THAT'S EFFICIENCY RIGHT THERE.

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON MRS. BLUE TO RECOGNIZE STAFF ASSEMBLY.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR RAMSEY.

AT THIS TIME, WE'LL HEAR AN UPDATE FROM THE STAFF ASSEMBLY CHAIR CRYSTAL WOODS JOINING US VIA ZOOM.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR BLUE FOR THE INTRODUCTION.

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE.

THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN RAMSEY AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THIS BODY AND STP SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THE F ASSEMBLY, AN ADVISORY BODY OF 70EHRA NONFACULTY EMPLOYEES FROM ALL 17 INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTING ROUGHLY 33,000 STAFF ACROSS THE UNC SYSTEM.

IN FEBRUARY, WE WERE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE RECIPIENTS OF THIS YEAR'S JANET B. RO#*EUSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, JBR SCHOLARSHIP DESIGNED TO HELP STAFF BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE IN THEIR CURRENT POSITION OR EQUIP THEM FOR PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE UNC SYSTEM.

THIS YEAR WE RECEIVED 100 -- SORRY, 32 APPLICATIONS.

WE WERE ABLE TO AWARD EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS.

MANY OF THE RECIPIENTS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNC SYSTEM TUITION GRANT IN AN EFFORT TO PURSUE GRADUATE DEGREES, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS OR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR EXAMPLE, BRADLEY DAVIS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR IN THE OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AT NC STATE UNIVERSITY IS CURRENTLY PURSUING HIS DOCTORATE IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AT NC STATE.

HIS ENTIRE PROFESSIONAL CAREER HAS BEEN WITHIN THE UNC SYSTEM STARTING WITH UNC WILLINGTON.

HE PLANS TO STAY IN THE SYSTEM OR WORK IN THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER.

FOR BRADLEY, THE TUITION GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP OPENED THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A HIGHER LEVEL SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION WITHIN THE UNC SYSTEM SOMEDAY.

I WANT TO THANK THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIP AND STAFF ASSEMBLY AND I APPRECIATE THE DISCUSSION OF INFLATION AND IMPACT ON SALARY YESTERDAY DURING THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY CALLS, TEXT MESSAGES AND E-MAILS I RECEIVED FROM THOSE THAT WATCHED THE BOG MEETINGS AND THEIR EXCITEMENT WHEN THEY HEAR YOU REPORT EXCITEMENT FOR THE STAFF.

I'M HAPPY TO RECOGNIZE ANOTHER INITIATIVE OF THE ASSEMBLY.

THE STAFF SERVICE AWARD WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2010 TO RECOGNIZE STAFF WHOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY'S PUBLIC SERVICE MISSION, AND WHO HAVE SHOWN EXCEPTIONAL UNDERSTANDING, EMPATHY AND DEVOTION TO MANKIND.

THIS YEAR WE HAD 33 NOMINEES FROM 11 CAMPUSES.

I'M HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THIS YEAR'S RECIPIENT, MICHELLE GORDON OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY.

MICHELLE IS CURRENTLY A LIBRARY TECHNICIAN IN THE NCUU SCHOOL OF LAW AND 4.0 GRADUATE STUDENT IN THE INFORMATION SCIENCE PROGRAM NCCU.

SHE STUDIES WATCH MAKING AND SINCE 2007, QUIETLY SURPRISES STUDENTS WITH BEAUTIFUL WATCHES AS A PROFESSIONAL GIFT.

TO DATE, SHE GIFTED WELL OVER 600 WATCHES TO STUDENTS.

MICHELLE IS ALSO THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2020 NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF STATE HUMAN RESOURCES GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE, AND THE 2019 RECIPIENT OF NORTH CAROLINA CHANCELLOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE.

AS SOMEONE STATED, MICHELLE IS LIVING PROOF THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE WEALTHY TO GIVE BACK AND MAKE A LIFE CHANGING IMPACT ON ANOTHER PERSON'S LIFE.

CONGRATULATIONS, MICHELLE.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY AND GOVERNOR BLUE.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

[APPLAUSE] >> THANK YOU, MISS WOODS.

WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING WITH US TODAY.

WE MAY HEAR MORE ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP BEFORE THE END OF THE MEETING TODAY.

>> THANK YOU, SIR.

>> I CALL ON GOVERNOR POWERPLAYERS FOR THE REPORT ON UNIVERSITY GOVERNORS.

>> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO CHANCELLOR BROWN AND HER TEAM HERE.

I HAVE BEEN TELLING YOU THOSE THAT THIS IS YOUR FIRST VISIT FOR 11 YEARS WHAT A SPECIAL PLACE THIS IS.

NOW YOU KNOW YOURSELVES.

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

A PRODUCTIVE MEETING WAS HELD YESTERDAY AND ONE ACTION ITEM FOR THE BOARD TODAY.

THERE ARE THREE SEATS ON THE MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH SEAT THREE, FOUR AND 20.

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR PHILLIP RODGERS, SEAT FIVE AND CARLISLE SEAT 20 ARE ELG I THINK FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEAR TERM.

PURSUANT TO THE AMENDED AGREEMENT, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNC SYSTEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NINE OF 20 SEATS.

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ANGELA A. ALAN FOR APPOINTMENT TO SEAT FOUR FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM MARCH 1, 2022, ENDING FEBRUARY 28TH, 2027.

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS CHANCELLOR RODGERS FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO SEAT FIVE AND CARLISLE TO REAPPOINTMENT TO SEAT 20 BOTH FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2022 AND ENDING MARCH 28TH, 2027.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON EACH IS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIALS.

MR. CHAIRMAN, ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE OF UNIVERSITY GOVERN GOVERNANCE, I RECOMMEND THOSE FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED?

MOTION PASSES GOVERNOR POWERS.

>> THANK YOU.

NOVEMBER 2020, THE UNIVERSITY BEGAN ITS PRESENTATION ON FREE EXPRESSION AND FREE SPEECH WITH A DISCUSSION ON THE STATE OF FREE EXPRESSION ON CAMPUS.

YESTERDAY, WE HELD THE FOURTH IN A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS SURROUNDING FREE SPEECH AND EXPRESSION ACROSS THE UNC SYSTEM CONSTITUENT STUDENTS.

COMMITTEES PARTICIPATED WITH SENATOR GAILY AND MIKE WOODARD OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATE AND REPRESENTED JOHN AND JACK OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

THE CONVERSATION PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON HOW FREE SPEECH AND FREE EXPRESSION HAS SHAPED THE WAY THEY CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESS AND FIND COMMON GROUND.

I WANT TO GIVE A HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR JOINING US IN PERSON AND BY ZOOM YESTERDAY.

IT'S A WONDERFUL CONVERSATION.

THE COMMITTEE WRAPS UP THE FREE SPEECH PANEL DISCUSSIONS AT THE MAIN MEETING.

I HOPE THE NEXT CHAIR OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WILL USE OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THIS DISCUSSION AS A TEMPLATE TO STUDY CRUCIALISHES WE'LL BE FACING GOING FORWARD.

BEFORE I CONCLUDE MY REPORT, I'M ASKING ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW THE LIST OF SPRING COMMENCEMENTS LOCATED IN YOUR FOLDER.

IT'S TRULY A WONDERFUL TIME TO BE ON OUR CAMPUSES.

THANK YOU.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR POWERS.

IT WAS A GOOD DEBATE YESTERDAY.

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR BYERS FOR A REPORT ON MILITARY AFFAIRS.

>> YOU ARE INCORRECT, I WAS ONLY IN GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR FIVE YEARS.

I WAS IN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL SEVEN YEARS STAYING IN THE MOUNTAINS.

>> STAND CORRECTED.

>> I DID RECENTLY APPLY TO COMPLETE MY PHD AT NC STATE ALMOST A YEAR AGO.

I ASKED CHANCELLOR WOODS ABOUT MY APPLICATION.

APPARENTLY, HE LOST IT.

HE SAID HE NEVER RECEIVED MY APPLICATION.

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED, I WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON A PHD IN SOME OF YOUR SCHOOLS.

MR. PRESIDENT, MR. CHAIRMAN, THANK YOU, AND FELLOW BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEMBERS.

THE COMMITTEE MET YESTERDAY TO REVIEW ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST MEETING IN JANUARY, RECEIVING AN UPDATE FROM STATE RELATIONS FEDERAL RELATIONS AND MILITARY STAFF.

BART GOODMAN PROVIDED AN UPDATE TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE UPCOMING SHORT SESSION ON THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINNING MAY 18TH.

NEXT WE RECEIVED AN UPDATE FROM A FEDERAL RELATION STAFF, PROVIDING A FEDERAL UPDATE ON CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA INCREASED SPENDING LEVELS AND FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2022 APPROPRIATION'S BILL FOR KEY UNC SYSTEM FEDERAL PRIORITIES.

A PREVIEW OF WHAT IS IN PRESIDENT BIDEN'S FISCAL YEAR BUDGET REQUEST FOR FEDERAL RESEARCH WAS REPORTED AS WELL AS THE LATEST ON U.S. COMPETITIVENESS LEGISLATION MAKING ITS WAY THROUGH CONGRESS.

FINALLY, WE RECEIVED AN UPDATE FOR MILITARY AFFAIRS STAFF LED BY DR. THOMAS WALKER, SENIOR ADVISER ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.

DR. WALKER PROVIDED AN OVERVIEW TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE MILITARY AFFAIRS INITIATIVE AIMED AT SUPPORTING MILITARY AFFILIATED ENROLLMENT AND SUCCESS INCLUDING ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY AND MR. PRESIDENT, THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARK.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR BYERS.

ANY QUESTIONS FOR GOVERNOR BYERS?

I WILL CALL ON GOVERNOR COWARD FOR THE COMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.

>> YESTERDAY THE COMMITTEE HEARD AN UPDATE ON THE PROJECT KITTY HAWK.

NEWLY APPOINTED CEO GAVE A BRIEF UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS THE NEW INITIATIVE MADE SINCE HIS APPOINTMENT BEGAN.

IN LATE FEBRUARY HE DESCRIBED THE STEPS HE HAS TAKEN TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH THE NONPROFIT INCLUDING CONTRACTING WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL HUMAN RESOURCE, BOOKKEEPING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AT A STARTUP.

THE STEPS WILL ENABLE HIM TO RECRUIT AND HIRE TALENT NECESSARY TO BUILD OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPABILITY.

IN ADDITION, HE HAS BEGUN A SERIES OF CAMPUS VISITS TO MEET WITH CAMPUS LEADERS TO DISCUSS THE WAYS PROJECT KITTY HAWK CAN HELP UNIVERSITIES EXTEND THEIR REACH TO ADDITIONAL STUDENTS AROUND THE STATE.

HE MADE VISITS TO ECU, UNCA, UNC GREENSBORO AND WINSTON SALEM STATE AND PLANS TO VISIT OTHER CAMPUSES IN THE FUTURE.

NEXT, THE COMMITTEE HEARD A REFRESH ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN FROM ANDREW KELLY.

OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS, THEY HAVE CONDUCTED VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS AT EACH OF THE INSTITUTIONS IN THE SYSTEM, A TOTAL OF 1,600 FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENT AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED.

IN ADDITION, SYSTEM OFFICE STAFF HAVE DEVELOPED AN ONLINE SURVEY TO RECEIVE OVER 4,000 RESPONSES AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL APRI.

THE SYSTEM OFFICE STAFF WILL USE THE FEEDBACK GAINED IN THE ONLINE SURVEY AND TOWN HALLS TO GUIDE THE REFINEMENT OF NEW GOALS AND METRICS.

THEY'LL COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL IN MAY.

THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> ANY QUESTIONS FOR GOVERNOR COWARD?

>> HEARING NONE, I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR BYERS FOR A REPORT ON LAB SCHOOLS.

>> I'LL TAKE A BRIEF MOMENT AS YOU KNOW.

THIS IS HOME TO ME TO SAY THANK YOU CHANCELLOR KELLY BROWN FOR YOUR HOSPITALITY.

THIS IS WHAT THE MOUNTAINS -- THIS IS HOW YOU ARE TREATED EVERY DAY AT WESTERN CAROLINA.

THEY ARE NOT PUTTING ON A SHOW.

THIS IS THE REAL PEOPLE, REAL MOUNTAIN FOLK YOU SEE.

I'M PROUD TO BE ONE OF YOU.

YESTERDAY, THERE WAS A YOUNG LADY AT OUR TABLE SO VERY IMPRESSIVE.

YOU HEARD FROM HER, WHO WENT FROM CHARLOTTE, LIVING IN CHARLOTTE GROWING UP TO YALE WHERE SHE GRADUATED AND CHOSE TO COME TO WESTERN CAROLINA TO DO HER MASTER'S DEGREE.

I ASKED HER WHY.

SHE SAID MANY REASONS.

COST ONE OF THEM.

NOW SHE IS WORKING ON HER PHD.

I SAID WHERE WILL YOU PRACTICE?

SHE SAID I'M STAYING IN JACKSON COUNTY.

THAT'S WHAT WESTERN CAROLINA WAS MADE FOR.

THAT'S THE REASON WE ARE HERE.

THAT'S THE POSTER STUDENT FOR WESTERN CAROLINA.

WE ARE NOT ONLY PROUD OF HER, PROUD OF HER CHANCELLOR AND EVERYONE THAT WORKS FOR THIS GREAT UNIVERSITY.

NOW I'M GET TO MY REPORT.

I'LL APOLOGIZE TO CHANCELLOR WOODSON.

HE HAS PEOPLE SEARCHING FOR APPLICATION AS WE SPEAK.

MARCH 21ST, SUBCOMMITTEE ON LABORATORY SCHOOLS MET TO APPROVE THE OPENING OF A NEW LAB SCHOOL BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.

THE SUBCOMMITTEE VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE OPENING OF THE CAROLINA COMMUNITY ACADEMY FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS.

THE CAROLINA COMMUNITY ACADEMY IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PERSON COUNTY, SCHOOL BOARD AND UNC-CHAPEL HILL.

THEY'LL WORK TOGETHER TO OFFER A UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN.

THE NEW SCHOOL WILL BECO LOCATED AT NORTH ELEMENTARY AND WILL SERVE GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADE.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO OPENING OF THE CAROLINA COMMUNITY ACADEMY IN THE FALL AS THEY ENROLL THEIR FIRST STUDENTS.

WE COMMEND UNC-CHAPEL HILL AND CHANCELLOR, PROVOST AND THE DEAN OF EDUCATION AND HIS TEAM FOR EMBARKING ON THIS JOURNEY AND WISH THEM THE BEST AS THEY PLAN FOR THE RIVAL OF STUDENTS IN THE FALL.

I ALSO APPLAUD THE LEADERSHIP IN PERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR THE SUPPORT OF A NEW LAB SCHOOL.

THE RESOLUTION WAS PRESENTED YESTERDAY TO THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION WHO WILL VOTE TODAY TO FORMALLY RECOGNIZE THE ACADEMY AS A NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL.

WE EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM THIS PARTNERSHIP.

WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE UNC-CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL AS A SYSTEM, WE HAVE NINE LAB SCHOOLS, MR. PRESIDENT, MR. CHAIRMAN, WHICH FULFILLS OUR STATUTORY OBLIGATION.

THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR BYERS.

THAT IS GREAT NEWS.

AS AN EDUCATOR, I'M SURE YOU WERE THRILLED TO SEE THOSE NINE SCHOOLS, HOPEFULLY THE LAST TO BE APPROVED TODAY.

>> WE ARE VERY EXCITED, MR. CHAIRMAN.

WE DON'T EVEN, IF THE LEGISLATURE WANTS MORE, WE WOULD ENTERTAIN THAT BECAUSE THE PRODUCT WE BRING FROM OUR K-12 SCHOOLS IS WHAT OUR CHANCELLORS WILL BE WORKING WITH IN THE FUTURE.

WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THAT.

>> GOVERNOR BYERS, GOOD THING YOU ARE NOT FACING THE CHANCELLORS.

>> # I KNOW THEY ARE STARING AT ME.

APP STATE HAS TWO.

I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY CAN'T DO THREE.

I WOULD TAKE A MOMENT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE -- WHEN MY UNCLE WAS CONGRESSMAN HERE AND I WAS A CHILD MY UNCLE WOULD SAY THAT AND WHEN HE DID, HE GOT TO TALK.

OUR SCHOOL AT WESTERN CAROLINA, THEY ARE ALL GREAT, I'LL BE TOURING SCHOOL IN A FEW DAYS.

DR. KIM WINTER, ARE YOU HERE, OUR DEAN OF EDUCATION?

PLEASE STAND.

SHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO TAKE ON A LAB SCHOOL.

[APPLAUSE] SHE ALONG WITH APPALACHIAN STATE AND WILMINGTON AND EAST CAROLINA TOOK ON LAB SCHOOLS OUT OF THE GATE WHEN WE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WE WERE DOING.

IT WAS A TOUGH LIFT.

SHE TOOK ON AND OPENED A SCHOOL HERE THAT HAS BEEN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL AND HAS BENEFITED THE STUDENTS OF JACKSON COUNTY TREMENDOUSLY.

I THANK HER.

SHE GETS MAD WHEN I RECOGNIZE HER.

SHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO STEP OUT AND SAY I'M ONE OF THE FIRST TO DO THIS.

THANK YOU BOTH.

MR. PRESIDENT, MR. CHAIRMAN, I'LL BE QUIET.

IF YOU COULD FIND MY APPLICATION AND GET BACK TO ME?

>> WHEN GOVERNOR COWARD GAVE HER REPORT A MOMENT AGO I MEANT TO MENTION SOMETHING.

YESTERDAY STRATEGIC EXEMPTIONS WE HAD A REPORT ON PROJECT KITTY HAWK ON THE ONLINE UNIVERSITY.

THE LEGISLATORS ARE IN THE ROOM.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THEM FOR BELIEVING IN THIS.

IT'S GOING TO BE LIFE CHANGING.

IT'S GOING TO CHANGE EDUCATION FOR EVERY NORTH CAROLINIAN.

THEIR VISION AND THE PRESIDENT'S VISION ARE GOING TO CHANNEL THROUGH WILL.

HE'S WORKING WITH ANDREW KELLY.

I HOPE YOU ALL GET TO KNOW WILL.

HE WAS WITH US LAST NIGHT.

WE'LL TRY TO MAKE IT SO STRATEGIC INITIATIVES STANDS ALONE DURING THE BOARD MEETINGS.

IT'S IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO SEE THE BOARD MEMBERS ATTEND AND LISTEN AND FIND OUT THE UPDATES OF WHERE WE ARE HEADED THERE.

WE ARE GOING TO SUCCEED.

ANYTHING ELSE ISN'T AN OPTION.

>> MR. CHAIRMAN, I SAID I WOULD BE QUIET, BUT I CAN'T BE BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY POSITIVE THINGS GOING ON.

OUR PRESIDENT WHO HAS DONE A GREAT JOB WITH THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM AND BELIEVES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING AS WE ALL DO, BUT I HEARD A REPORT FROM OUR CHANCELLOR EARLIER IN THE WEEK THAT SHE WAS SPEAKING TO LEGISLATORS.

WE HAVE COUNTIES IN THE MOUNTAINS THAT HAVE LESS THAN 10% OF POPULATION WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.

IT'S IMPORTANT AS TECHNICAL TRAINING IS, AND YES, IT'S IMPORTANT, MR. PRESIDENT, OUR JOB IS NOT DONE WHEN WE HAVE LESS THAN 10% OF OUR POPULATION IN SOME COUNTIES HAVING ZERO OR NO HIGHER EDUCATION, AND CERTAINLY, NOT A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.

WHEN I HEARD THOSE NUMBERS, SHOCKING, AND WE HAVE PLENTY OF WORK TO DO.

I THANK YOU BOTH.

>> WELL SAID, GOVERNOR BYERS.

BEFORE I GIVE MY REPORT, I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON CHIEF OF STAFF HOUSTON TO GIVE A REPORT ON THE OFFICE MOVE TO RALEIGH.

>> GOOD MORNING, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.

THANKS TO THE LEADERSHIP OF OUR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER MICHAEL VOL MER, WE HAVE COMPLETED THE FOUR TASK ITEMS AT THE LAST UPDATE WE SAID WERE ON THE AGENDA FOR MARCH.

WE SELECTED A TENANT BROKER TO REPRESENT US IN LEASE SPACE IN RALEIGH FOR THE INTERIM MOVE.

WE HAVE COMPLETED OUR WORK WITH UNC CHAPEL HILL DESIGN TEAM TO OUTLINE SPACE REQUIREMENTS.

THIRD, WE HAVE MADE AN OPEN SOLICITATION TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN THE RALEIGH MARKET.

AND WE HAVE CONDUCTED A MARKET ANALYSIS AND PRELIMINARY SITE VISIT TO POTENTIAL SITES.

FIRST, THE TENANT BROKER SELECTION.

AS YOU MAY RECALL FROM THE UPDATE AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING, BIDS THROUGH FEBRUARY THROUGH THOROUGH WORK, MICHAEL AND HIS TEAM WERE ABLE TO REVIEW SIX PROPOSALS WE RECEIVED AND MADE A CONTRACT AWARD WITHIN A MATTER OF DAYS.

WE MADE THE CONTRACT A WEEK AHEAD OF THE SCHEDULE ENABLING US US TO ENGAGE WITH THE WINNING FIRM.

THE WINNING FIRM IS AFFILIATED WITH THE CBRE GROUP, ONE OF THE LARGEST REAL ESTATE SERVICES FIRM.

THE CONTRACT CALLS FOR THEM NOT ONLY TO BE OUR TENANT BROKER BUT TO PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ENSURE WE ACHIEVE THE INTERIM MOVE WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME.

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE WORK OF THE DESIGN STAFF AT UNC-CHAPEL HILL WHO WORKED WITH US AND COMPLETED A FULL SPACE ANALYSIS AVAILABLE BY THE TIME WE HAD THE BROKER FIRM UNDER CONTRACT TO HAND THE REQUIREMENTS TO THE BROKER FIRM AND THEY COULD MOVE INTO MARKET ANALYSIS.

SPEAKING OF MARKET ANALYSIS, THIRD, WITHIN A FEW DAYS ENTERING INTO THE CONTRACT, MR. VOL MER MET WITH THEM AND THEY INITIATED AN OPEN SOLICITATION PROCESS.

THEY IDENTIFIED 220 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN THE RALEIGH MARKET AND SENT AN OPEN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.

THROUGH THE PROCESS, THEY IDENTIFIED 22 PROPERTIES TO EVALUATE NARROWED DOWN TO 12 PROPERTIES FOR WHICH SITE VISITS WERE CONDUCTED AND THERE IS A SMALL GROUP WE ARE IN ACTIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH TO BEST MEET OUR NEEDS AND PARAMETERS OF THE BUDGET TO MAKE THE RELOCATION MOVE.

MR. CHAIRMAN, I'M PLEASED TO REPORT WE HAVE COMPLETED THE FORECAST WE REPORTED LAST MEETING ON THE AGENDA FOR MARCH.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO GIVING YOU AN ADDITIONAL UPDATE AT THE MAIN MEETING.

I'M HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.

>> THANK YOU.

ANYONE HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE REPORT?

I APPRECIATE THE UPDATE.

I APPRECIATE YOU AND MR. VOL MER'S WORK ON THISSISH.

THIS ISSUE.

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON GOVERNOR BRADLEY TO TALK ABOUT THE JANET WOODS SCHOLARSHIP.

HERE WE ARE.

>> THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

GOVERNORS, YOU HAVE HEARD A LOT OF REPORTS ABOUT THE GOLF TOURNAMENT, FUNDRAISER AND WORK IT DOES FOR STAFF.

I SPOKE ABOUT THIS AT THE LAST MEETING.

AS YOU KNOW, WE TALK A LOT ABOUT FACULTY AND STUDENTS AS WE SHOULD.

WE DON'T ADDRESS THE STAFF AS MUCH.

WE HAD AN EXCELLENT REPORT TODAY FROM MISS WOODS ABOUT THE GREAT THINGS OUR STAFF DOES FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS.

THAT'S PART OF WHAT YOU SAW IN THE TRIP HERE AT WESTERN, HOW IMPORTANT STAFF IS, MAKING THE WORLD TURN AROUND AS IT RELATES TO THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

I ASK CHAIR RAMSEY'S PERMISSION IF I CAN WORK WITH THEM, FOUND OUT 50,000 FROM THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT.

IF I COULD WORK TO SOLICIT A BOARD GIFT, I WOULD LIKE TO GET 100% PARTICIPATION.

EACH OF YOU INVEST A LOT OF TIME IN YOUR OWN TREASURE IN ORDER TO SERVE ON THIS BOARD.

ASKING FOR THIS ONE TIME GIFT TO HELP THEM GET CLOSER IF NOT TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT LEVEL OF $175,000.

THE SCHOLARSHIP DOES GREAT WORK IN ADDITION TO OTHER RESOURCES, IN A PREVIOUS REPORT, HECTOR, CHANCELLOR ALLISON'S NEW CIO WHO MOVED FROM EAST CAROLINA, I GOT TO MEET HIM, HAD LUNCH WITH HIM.

IT'S GREAT RESOURCE FOR STAFF.

WE WORKED ON IT FOR A WHILE.

WE HAVE A MEMO FORTHCOMING.

WE'LL WORK TO MAKE THE LINK OPERATIONAL TO MAKE IT EASY ON YOU TO MAKE THE GIFT.

I ASK EACH OF YOU TO GIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS OR ABILITY, $100 OR LARGER, 100% PARTICIPATION WILL SHOW THE STAFF HOW VALUABLE WE SUPPORT THEIR WORK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP.

I'LL GET THE MEMO OUT MID TO LATE WEEK.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS IN THE MEMO, IT WILL HAVE DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO GIVE YOUR GIFT.

I'LL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OFFLINE THAT YOU HAVE.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

>> THANK YOU.

I HOPE WE GET 100% PARTICIPATION FROM THE BOARD.

IT SENDS A POSITIVE MESSAGE FOR STAFF AND TO HELP THEM CONTINUE TO GIVE SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH -- I CAN TELL YOU THE STAFF IS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT WHAT THEY DO.

MISS WOODS, THANK YOU.

DO YOU HAVE COMMENTS OR ARE YOU GOOD?

>> WE ARE GOOD BUT THANK FOR THE SUPPORT.

>> ABSOLUTELY.

SO, TO START MY REMARKS, I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT TO RECOGNIZE LINDSEY BEARDMAN WHO DEPARTED HIS ROLE AT NORTH CAROLINA.

HE PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS CHANCELLOR OF THE SCHOOL OF ARTS WITH A TRUE PASSION FOR EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA.

I WANT TO THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE, WISH HIM WELL ON HIS ENDEAVORS.

WE'LL MISS HIM AND HIS LEADERSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK KELLY BROWN FOR HOSTING US THIS WEEK.

AND EXTEND MY GRATITUDE TO THE FACULTY, STAFF FOR ALL OF THE HARD WORK TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS.

I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW MUCH WORK IT TOOK.

HOW ABOUT ANOTHER ROUND OF APPLAUSE?

[APPLAUSE] >> I WOULD BE REMISS IF I DIDN'T THANK GOVERNOR COWARD.

FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF NIGHTS, SHE HOSTED BOARD MEMBERS AND SYSTEM OFFICE STAFF AT HOME.

I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE ATTENDED THE MEETINGS AND PUT ON A FINE, FINE EVENT FOR US.

STHESHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL HOME.

I LEARN SOMETHING FROM HER HUSBAND EVERY TIME I GO THERE.

WE FOUND OUT LAST NIGHT, HER DAUGHTER, AN ATTORNEY LIKE HER MOTHER AND FATHER IS ALSO A PRETTY GOOD COOK.

WE THOUGHT SHE WAS HAVING STUFF CATERED IN.

SHE CATERED HER DAUGHTER IN AND GOT HER DOING SOME COOKING.

I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH.

IT WAS GREAT CAMARADERIE FOR THE BOARD.

I THANK YOU FOR DOING IT.

[APPLAUSE] >> I CAN'T WAIT TO TALK TO ORVILLE AGAIN.

HE IS A GREAT GUY.

CHANCELLOR BROWN, WE ENJOYED OURSELF AND APPRECIATE THE TRIP TO THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS.

I HAVE HAD SO MUCH FUN I SUGGESTED TO PRESIDENT HANS THAT WE HOLD ALL OF OUR MEETINGS HERE.

I THINK YOUR STAFF WILL BE RELIEVED THAT HE VETOED THE IDEA.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE, WHILE PREPARING FOR THE TRIP, I THOUGHT ABOUT P PROMISES, HOW WE MAKE THEM, KEEP THEM AND TURN THEM INTO A LASTING INVESTMENT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.

FOUR YEARS AGO NORTH CAROLINA PROMISED TO REDUCE TUITION AT THREE UNIVERSITIES, ELIZABETH CITY STATE, UNC PEMBROKE AND HERE AT WESTERN CAROLINA.

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CALLED THE PROBLEM UNC PROMISE PROVIDING FUNDING THAT AN INSTATE UNDERGRAD WOULD PAY $500 TUITION EACH SEMESTER.

THERE WERE NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, NO HOOPS TO JUMP THROUGH.

INSTEAD, THE PROMISE WAS SIMPLE, LOW TUITION, MORE ACCESS FOR EVERYONE.

THAT GROUND BREAKING IDEA HAD THE POTENTIAL TO OPEN DOORS, CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE PEOPLE THAT NEEDED IT MOST.

UNDERSTANDABLY, THE IDEA TOOK US OFF GUARD A BIT.

IT'S ONE THING TO MAKE THAT PROMISE.

IT'S ANOTHER TO KEEP IT.

TODAY, I'M PROUD TO SAY WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT FROM OUR LEGISLATURE, WE HAVE KEPT THE PROMISE TO NORTH CAROLINIANS AND LAST WEEK WE ADDED FAYETTE TO THE LIST OF CAMPUSES THIS FALL.

IT'S A PRIVILEGE THIS WEEK THE CITY IMPACT OF NC PROMISE.

REGIONAL CAMPUSES, 12,000 STUDENTS MANY OF WHOM GRADUATED FROM PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

WE TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTING IN RURAL PARTS OF THE STATE, WE TALK ABOUT CAMPUSES LIKE THIS ONE.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CRITICAL WORKFORCE TRAINING, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT STUDENTS LIKE THIS ONE.

STUDENT ACCESS, AFFORD ABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY, AGAIN, JUST LIKE WHAT WE ARE DESCRIBING.

ELECTED LEADERS UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO INVEST IN CAMPUSES LIKE WESTERN CAROLINA.

LAST YEAR'S BUDGET INCLUDED THE PRIORITIES.

RECORD FUNDING FOR REPAIR AND RAISES FOR HARD WORKING STAFF.

WE HAVE KPHRAO COMBINED A LIST F BUDGET PRIORITIES.

WE'LL STAY FOCUSED ON THE UPDATED FUNDING FORMULA.

WE'LL ASK FOR BUILDING RESERVES TO SUPPORT THE K-12 PROGRAMS AND FUNDING TO BETTER PROTECT OUR INSTITUTIONS FROM BOMB THRE AND CYBER ATTACKS.

I REMIND THE BOARD WE ARE STEWARDS OF THE RESOURCES FOR TAXPAYERS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

SREULS ITING THE CAMPUS IS AN EXCELLENT REMINDER OF HOW THE RESOURCES ARE BEING USED TO CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER.

LET'S CONTINUE TO KEEP OUR PROMISES.

WITH THAT SAID, I'LL ENTERTAIN A MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION.

>> MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, I MOVE WE GO TO CLOSED SESSION 143-318.1181236 FOR THE PURPOSES STATED IN THE WRITTEN MOTION INCLUDED IN THE WRITTEN MATERIALS MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.

>> MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, YOU HEARD THE MOTION.

DO I HAVE A SECOND?

>> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE, PLEASE.

>> AYE.

>> OPPOSED?

WE'LL MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION.

THANK YOU.

>> OKAY, WE ARE NOW BACK IN OPEN SESSION.

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR BLUE FOR A REPORT OF UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL.

>> THIS REPORT INCLUDES ITEMS DISCUSSED YESTERDAY.

THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED A PRESENTATION ON UNIVERSITY WORKFORCE TURNOVER.

THE LAST FOUR YEARS AND DETAILED ANALYSIS GIVEN THE IMPACT OF COVID-19.

SYSTEM WIDE VOLUNTARY TURNOVER OVER FOUR YEARS IS AT OR BELOW RELEVANT BENCHMARKS WITH OBSERVED VARIATIONS AMONG CAMPUSES.

BOARD MATERIALS INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION.

BEGINNING IN THE SUMMER OF 2021, THE TURNOVER RATE INCREASED DRAMATICALLY.

SYSTEM OFFICE STAFF ATTRIBUTES A GREAT DEAL TO COVID-19 AND THE GREAT RESIGNATION, A NATIONWIDE CHALLENGE FOR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYERS.

WHILE IT'S NOT CLEAR HOW LONG THE TRENDS WILL CONTINUE, IT'S AN AREA OF GREAT CONCERN TO OUR HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS.

WE'LL MONITOR CLOSELY.

MR. BRODY WILL PROVIDE FREQUENT UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY.

THE ANNUAL REPORT IS CONDUCTED TO ASSURE THE CONTINUED RIGOROUS APPLICATION OF POST TENURED REVIEW TO SUPPORT EXCELLENCE AMONG FACULTY.

OF 548 TENURED FACULTY REVIEWED THIS YEAR, 90% MET EXPECTATIONS.

THE COMMITTEE PROPOSED KHAEUPLGS TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR THE OFFICER RETIREMENT PROGRAM TO OTHER CAMPUS SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS AS WELL AS TO DELEGATE INCREASED AUTHORITIES TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THIS PLAN AND A SIMILAR PLAN FOR HEAD COACHES AND DIRECTORS.

THIS IS DETAILED IN A PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD'S APPROVAL.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE, I MOVE THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS VOTE TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM AND INCREASE THE DELEGATED AUTHORITIES TO MANAGE THE PLAN AND A SIMILAR PLAN THAT SERVES SENIOR ATHLETIC EMPLOYEES.

>> YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

DOES NOT REQUIRE A SECOND.

ANY DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

OPPOSED?

MOTION PASSES, GOVERNOR.

>> THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED SEVERAL ROUTINE REPORTS ALL AVAILABLE IN BOARD EFFECT.

THANK YOU.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> BEFORE ADJOURNING, THERE ARE BOXED LUNCHES, SO PICK ONE UP ON THE WAY OUT.

GOOD THING I DON'T HAVE TO BE ON A DIET BECAUSE THEY HAVE SURE FED US THIS WEEK.

WE STAND ADJOURNED.

NEXT MEETING MAY 26TH, 2022 UNIVERSITY OF CHAPEL HILL.

EVERYONE, TRAVEL SAFELY.

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