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TELEVISION MAN SAYS WE CAN GO TO WORK.

GOOD MORNING, EVERYBODY.

WE CERTAINLY HAD BUSY DAYS YESTERDAY.

WE HAVE A FULL AGENDA TODAY.

MAYBE WE CAN GET TO WORK THIS MORNING.

I'LL ASK ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS TO GIVE REPORTS FROM YOUR SEAT AND MICS HAVE PUSH TO TALK AND CUT OFF SECTIONS.

IF THE GREEN LIGHT IS ON, YOUR MIC IS LIVE.

I WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO ONE ITEM IN THE FOLDER, THE UNC TRUST WORKSHOP HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF GREENSBORO.

>> GOOD MORNING, IS ANYONE ON THE BOARD OF GOVERNOR'S CALL THIS MORNING?

I HOPE WE ARE.

>> GOOD MORNING.

HOW ARE YOU, GOVERNOR NICHOLS.

>> EXCELLENT.

WHO AM I SPEAKING WITH?

>> THIS IS GOVERNOR BURRIS-FLOYD, HOW ARE YOU?

>> [SCREAMING, EXCITEDLY] HEY!

THERE'S A LOT OF US.

>> HEY.

>> GOVERNOR NICHOLS, YOU ARE LIVE.

>> OH, SORRY.

>> GOVERNOR FORD IS TRYING TO TELL YOU WE ARE IN SESSION HERE.

>> CHAIRMAN RAMSEY, I APOLOGIZE.

I'M EXCITED TO HEAR YOUR VOICES.

I'M GOING TO MUTE.

>> WE ARE THRILLED YOU ARE ON HERE.

>> TRUST WORKSHOP UNC GREENSBORO.

I'M SURE THE CHANCELLOR IS THRILLED WE'LL BE IN HIS TERRITORY.

THE MAYOR WILL FOLLOW UP UP WITH YOU.

I ENCOURAGE EACH OF YOU TO BE THERE.

THESE ARE GREAT FOR GETTING OTHER TRUSTEES, HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND AS YOU KNOW, THEY ARE ADVISORY TO EACH OF US IN THE ROOM.

I CERTAINLY HOPE EVERYBODY WILL BE THERE AND SPEND THE DAY.

IT IS GOING TO BE A LONG DAY AS YOU SEE.

STARTING AT 10:00, FINISHING ABOUT 8:00 AT NIGHT.

WE'LL HAVE REGULAR MEETINGS THE FOLLOWING TWO DAYS.

IT'S A BIG COMMITMENT, BUT I HOPE EVERYONE CAN ATTEND.

I WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATIVE PICKET.

WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING HERE TODAY.

[APPLAUSE] >> WE APPRECIATE YOUR COMMITMENT TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND FOR SPENDING SO MUCH TIME WITH US AT THESE MEETINGS.

BEFORE STARTING, I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON GOVERNOR BRADLEY WHO ASKED ME YESTERDAY IF HE COULD DO SOMETHING.

I THINK IT'S VERY APPROPRIATE.

>> GOVERNOR BRADLEY: YES, I THOUGHT IT WAS IMPORTANT, AND WE THOUGHT ABOUT DOING THIS IN PERSONNEL AND PLANNING MEETING, DECIDED TO DO IT FOR THE FULL BOARD.

AS WE KNOW, A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO A CAMPUS TRAGEDY HAPPENED AND A IF FACULTY MEMBER AT THE HEART OF OUR EDUCATION MISSION WAS KILLED.

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR PROFESSOR YOM AND WHAT HIS LOSS MEANS TO OUR CAMPUS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF.

WOULD YOU JOIN ME IN A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR HIM.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR BRADLEY.

WE APPRECIATE YOU BRINGING THAT TO OUR ATTENTION.

I CALL ON GOVERNOR ROBERTS FOR THE INVOCATION.

>> GOVERNOR ROBERTS: THANK YOU.

GENERAL WASHINGTON WROTE OUT PRAYERS FOR DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY.

THIS IS HIS MONDAY MORNING PRAYER.

DEAR LORD, INCREASE MY FAITH IN THE SWEET PROMISES OF THE GOSPEL.

TEACH ME TO LIVE IN THY FEAR, LABOR IN THY SERVICE AND RUN IN THE WAYS OF THY COMMANDMENTS.

MAKE ME WATCHFUL OVER MY HEART THAT NEITHER THE TERRORS OF CONSCIOUS, LOATHING OF DUTIES, LOVE OF SIN NOR AN UNWILLINGNESS TO DEPART THIS LIFE MAY CAST ME INTO A SPIRITUAL SLUMBER BUT DAILY FRAME ME MORE AND MORE INTO THE LIKENESS OF THY SON JESUS CHRIST, THAT LIVING IN THY FEAR AND DYING IN THY FAVOR, I MAY IN THY APPOINTED TIME ATTAIN THE RESURRECTION OF THE JUST UNTO ETERNAL LIFE.

AMEN.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR ROBERTS.

I CALL ON MISS MCCULLOUGH FOR ROLL CALL.

[ROLL CALL ] MR. CHAIRMAN, YOU HAVE A QUORUM.

>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MISS MCCULLEN.

THE STATE ETHIC'S ACT TOOK PLACE AND ALL OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARE UNDER THE ACT.

YOU HAVE THE DUTY TO AVOID CONFLICT OR APPEARANCE OF CLICK CONFLICT.

LOOKING AT TODAY'S AGENDA, DOES ANYONE HAVE AN ISSUE THAT WILL GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT?

IF SO, LET ME KNOW NOW.

WELCOME, EVERYONE.

IT'S A NEW SCHOOL YEAR, SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE.

A HANDFUL OF UNIVERSITIES HAVE BEEN OVERSHADOWED BY TRAGEDY.

ON MAF OF THE BOARD, I WANT TO SAY WE STAND WITH YOU AND GRIEVE WITH YOU.

TO OUR CAMPUS POLICE OFFICERS, WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY.

YOUR DEDICATION TO SERVING THE COMMUNITIES, AND BECAUSE OF YOU, OUR CAMPUSES ARE SAFER.

THIS BOARD IS FOCUSED, RIGHTLY SO ON SUPPORTING CAMPUS POLICE, PROVIDING TRAINING AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES.

ULTIMATELY, PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES.

WE HOPE TRAGEDY WILL NEVER COME, BUT WE PREPARE FOR IT AND RESPOND WHEN IT DOES.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS CONTINUE WITH THE A & T UNIVERSITY, UNC CHAPEL FILL, FAYETTEVILLE STATE AND N.C. STATE.

WE CONTINUE TO ASSESS AND IMPROVE SECURITY MEASURES FOR OUR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF ACROSS THE SYSTEM.

IN YESTERDAY'S MEETINGS, I THINK ALL OF YOU SAW IT RINGING CLEAR IN THE FOREFRONT OF OUR MINDS, AND WE WANT TO DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO PREVENT THESE TRAGEDIES.

AT TIMES LIKE THIS, IT'S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER WHY WE DO THE WORK WE DO.

WE SERVE A QUARTER MILLION STUDENTS ACROSS 17 INSTITUTIONS.

THAT IS AN ENORMOUS PRIVILEGE AND LARGER RESPONSIBILITY.

THE START OF ANY NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS A GOOD TIME TO REFLECT ON WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED AND THE WORK WE HAVE AHEAD.

IN STATE TUITION HAS REMAINED FLAT.

DEBT IS DOWN.

WE ARE REACHING MORE FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS THAN EVER.

WE ARE OPENING DOORS FOR ADULT STUDENTS, EXPANDING OUR REACH IN THE RURAL AREA EACH DAY.

EXCUSE ME.

LAST MONTH, APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY OPENED A NEW CAMPUS IN HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA, A MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT TO BRIDGE AFFORDABLE COLLEGE.

WE HAVE ENROLLED 360 STUDENTS AND MORE THAN HALF ARE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS, 70% FROM RURAL NORTH CAROLINA.

THIS ACADEMIC YEAR, NC CENTRAL AND EAST CAROLINA LAUNCH ONLINE PROGRAMS WITH PROJECT KITTY HAWK OFFERING DEGREED PROGRAMS THROUGH THE EXCITING PROGRAM AND MANY MORE WILL FOLLOW.

AS CHAIR OF THE BOARD, I GOT A PREVIEW INTO THE EXPERIENCE THE TEAM IS CREATING FOR OUR STUDENTS.

IT IS TRULY REMARKABLE, LIKE NOTHING I HAVE EVER SEEN AND TAILORED TO EACH OF OUR SPECIFIC UNIVERSITIES.

IT'S NOT ONE SIZE FITS ALL.

I'M CONVINCED THIS IS A WAY THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS AS A UNIVERSITY GOING FORWARD.

PROJECT KITTY HAWK IS DOING OTHER THINGS.

IT'S HELPING SEVERAL UNIVERSITIES REENROLL THOSE THAT STOPPED OUT.

THE REENROLL PROGRAM PROVIDED AT NO COST TO OUR UNIVERSITIES HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL SO FAR ESPECIALLY AT UNC GREENS GREENSBORO.

IN THREE MONTHS, THE PROGRAM HAS ENROLLED 128 STUDENTS IN UNCG AND 123 MORE REGISTERED FOR FUTURE TERMS.

I CALL THAT A GOOD RETURN ON INVESTMENT.

THIS BOARD HAS TALKED ABOUT THE NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS.

NOW THAT TALK HAS TO GIVE WAY TO ACTION.

I ENCOURAGE THE CHANCELLORS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE CAMPAIGN AND THIS OPPORTUNITY BEING GIVEN TO YOU.

AS WE HAVE DISCUSSED MANY TIMES BEFORE, UNC SYSTEM WILL FACE CHALLENGES ON SEVERAL FRONTS, INCLUDING DEMOGRAPHIC DECLINE AND SECURITY ISSUES.

OUR INSTITUTIONS ARE RESILIENT.

NORTH CAROLINA'S INVESTMENT AND UNC SYSTEM HAS ALLOWED US TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES FROM A POSITION OF STRENGTH, NOT WEAKNESS.

VERY FEW PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES CAN CLAIM THE SAME LEVEL OF SUPPORT THE SYSTEM RECEIVES FROM THE STATE LEGISLATURE, ESPECIALLY OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS.

WE ARE ALL GRATEFUL.

WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO THE FAMILIES INVESTING IN THE INSTITUTIONS AND I KNOW EACH OF YOU WILL JOIN ME IN THAT TASK.

AS THE CONTINUED BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS, I WANT TO THANK PRESIDENT HANS AND THE TEAM FOR PRIORITY IS TO LAWMAKERS.

THEY'LL BE REPRESENTED IN THE FINAL BUDGET AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE FINAL PASSAGE.

I LIKE SAYING A RISING TIDE LIFTS ALL BOATS.

CAN'T IMAGINE WHY I LIKE THAT SAYING.

NOTHING COULD BE TRUER FOR THE UNC SYSTEM.

WITH STATE SUPPORT CONTINUING TO HELP US PROVIDE HIGHER EDUCATION TO ALL NORTH CAROLINIANS.

LET'S CONTINUE TO FACE THIS YEAR'S CHALLENGES BY REMEMBERING WHY WE DO EVERYTHING WE DO HERE AT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

I APPRECIATE YOUR TIME.

I CALL ON PRESIDENT HANS FOR HIS REMARKS.

>> PRESIDENT HANS: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

EXCELLENT REMARKS.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, LOW TUITION IS AT THE HEART OF OUR COMPACT WITH THE CITIZENS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

WE CAN ONLY BE THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE IF WE OFFER AN EDUCATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE CAN AFFORD.

FOR THAT REASON, I'M RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD THAT WE KEEP IN-STATE TUITION FOR UNDERGRADUATES UNCHANGED FOR AN EIGHTH YEAR.

IN REAL DOLLARS THAT MEANS IT IS LOWER TODAY AND LOWER NEXT YEAR THAN IT WAS END OF THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION.

AT OUR FOUR NC PROMISE SCHOOLS, IT'S DLATICALLY LOWER TODAY THAN EIGHT YEARS AGO.

THERE IS NOT A SINGLE OTHER STATE IN THE COUNTRY THAT CAN CLAIM THIS ACHIEVEMENT, NOT ONE.

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS RUN TO A FULL DECADE.

CONTINUING TO HOLD THE LINE ON TUITION SENDS A SIGNAL TO FAMILIES ACROSS NOT GUILTY NORTH CAROLINA THAT OUR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES ARE OPEN TO ALL.

IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE WE CAN SHARE AND STEP WE CAN TAKE TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

FRUSTRATION ABOUT EVER-RISING COLLEGE COSTS WHICH BECAME SO ENTRENCHED OVER THE PAST TWO GENERATIONS HAS DONE REAL DAMAGE TO THE STUDENTS WE NEED TO REACH IN ORDER TO FULFILL OUR MISSION.

POOR AND WORKING CLASS FAMILIES TOO OFTEN GET THE MESSAGE THAT COLLEGE IS OUT OF REACH, THE COLLEGE DEBT IS CRUSHING AND DEGREES DON'T PAY OFF.

WE NEED TO SAY CLEARLY IN NORTH CAROLINA, THAT ISN'T TRUE.

NOT ONLY ARE WE HOLDING THE LINE ON COLLEGE COSTS, WE HAVE MADE HUGE PROGRESS ON DEBT.

FEW OF OUR STUDENTS ARE BORROWING TO ATTEND COLLEGE AND THOSE THAT DO ARE BORROWING LESS TODAY THAN THREE YEARS AGO.

WE NEED FAMILIES ACROSS THE STATE TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS.

THERE IS A LOT OF CONCERN NATIONWIDE ABOUT FALLING CONFIDENCE IN UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITIES.

IT'S WELL DOCUMENTED IN SURVEY AFTER SURVEY THAT AMERICANS ARE MORE SKEPTICAL ABOUT THE VALUE OF A COLLEGE DEGREE AND THAT IS AFFECTING THE DECISIONS FAMILIES MAKE.

I HAVE SAID OFTEN, VERY LOUDLY THAT COLLEGE CANNOT BE AND SHOULD NOT BE THE ONLY PATH TO SUCCESS.

WE NEED GOOD JOBS AND HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT DON'T REQUIRE A DEGREE, AT LEAST IMMEDIATELY AND WE NEED TO DO MORE TO FIND ADULTS WORK AS THINGS SHIFT.

AMERICA IS A BIG FAMILY MUCH TOO BIG FOR A SINGLE PATH TO A GOOD LIFE.

WE KNOW FROM DECADES OF EXPERIENCE THAT A COLLEGE EDUCATION IS AN ENORMOUSLY VALUABLE THING.

NOT JUST ECONOMICALLY, BUT IN ALL OF THE WAYS WE CAN MEASURE.

LOW TUITION IS THE NORTH CAROLINA WAY, A DRIVER OF OUR STATE'S GROWTH AND VITALITY.

ARTICLE 9, SECTION 9 AND A MORAL OBLIGATION.

NORTH CAROLINA'S >> Everett: LIETION FROM A MOSTLY POOR, MOSTLY STRUGGLING STATE TO A POWERHOUSE OF INNOVATION RAN THROUGH THE CLASSROOMS AND RESEARCH LABS.

WE DIDN'T BECOME A GLOBAL MAGNET BY ACCIDENT.

WE DID IT BY WELCOMING TALENT FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, ENSURING BROAD ACCESS TO A GREAT EDUCATION.

THAT FOCUS CONTINUES TO PAY OFF.

AT A TIME SO MANY INSTITUTIONS NATIONALLY ARE STRUGGLING TO RECRUIT STUDENT, OUR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM IS GROWING.

NORTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES ARE APPROVING EVERYDAY THAT THEY DELIVER ENORMOUS VALUE FOR STUDENTS AND FOR TAXPAYERS.

THAT MATTERS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS WE SERVE AND LONG-TERM HEALTH OF OUR STATE.

I WANT TO THANK THIS BOARD FOR ITS SUSTAINED FOCUS ON AFFORDABILITY.

I WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DISCIPLINED EFFORT THAT OUR CHANCELLORS AND TEAMS HAVE MADE.

KEEPING TUITION LOW MEANS KEEPING COSTS IN CHECK.

THAT REQUIRES TOUGH DECISIONS ON CAMPUSES.

OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE ALL FUNDS BUDGET THAT ALLOWS FOR MORE DETAILED DECISION MAKING ABOUT ALLOCATING RESOURCES AND ENSURING WE OPERATE EFFICIENTLY.

WE HAVE SEEN VAST IMPROVEMENTS IN HANDLING ONGOING MAINTENANCE.

WE SET CLEAR PERFORMANCE GOALS THAT HOLD EVERYONE ACCOUNTABLE FOR DELIVERING STRONGER GRADUATION RATES AND LOWER DATE.

THAT APPROACH HAS PRO PROVEN EFFECTIVE.

LOW TUITION IS OUR HALF OF THE EXACT WITH NORTH CAROLINA.

STRONG SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IS THE OTHER.

WE HAVE DONE OUR PART AND THE TAXPAYERS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND ELECTED LEADERS HAVE GENEROUSLY DONE THEIRS.

THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE INTENSE POLITICAL BATTLES ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION.

WHAT GETS TAUGHT, WHO GETS HIRED, WHETHER 9:00 P.M. ON A WEEKNIGHT IS TOO LATE TO START A BASKETBALL.

WE FIGHT ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE IT MATTERS.

BECAUSE PEOPLE OF GOODWILL HAVE COMPETING IDEAS FOR HOW BEST TO MEET OUR MISSION.

WHAT SETS >> Michael: SETS NORTH CAROLINA APART IS NOT THE INTENSITY OF POLITICAL BATTLES BUT THE POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

WE MUST NEVER EVER TAKE THAT FOR GRANTED.

I DON'T.

I KNOW THIS BOARD DOESN'T.

MY THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED LEADERSHIP.

NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE BOARD'S CLOSE FOCUS ON COST AND AFFORD ABILITY AND WITHOUT THE GREAT WORK OF SO MANY ACROSS THE SYSTEM THAT UNDERSTAND THAT LOW TUITION IS CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION.

>> THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR REMARKS.

WE'LL CONSIDER ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.

ARE THERE ANY ITEMS THE BOARD WOULD LIKE TO REMOVE FOR DISCUSSION?

IF NOT, I WILL ENTERTAIN A MOTION TO APPROVE.

MOVED AND SECONDED.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

OPPOSED?

LIKE SIGN.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR ROBERTS FOR A REPORT ON FINANCE.

>> GOVERNOR ROBERTS: DURING YESTERDAY'S BUDGET AND FINANCE MEETING, JENNIFER HAYGOOD PROVIDED BRIEF COMMENTS ON THE BUDGET.

THE ASSEMBLY HAS NOT YET APPROVED THE 2024 CONFERENCE BUDGET.

THE COMMITTEE STANDS READY TO SCHEDULE A MEETING TO APPROVE BUDGET ALLOCATIONS IF A BUDGET IS ENACTED INTO LAW PRIOR TO OUR NEXT BOARD MEETING.

THE ENTIRE BOARD WOULD BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE.

GOVERNOR MURPHY GAVE AN UPDATE ON PRICING FLEXIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY.

AT ITS AUGUST 16TH MEETING, THE TASK FORCE RECEIVED A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE SELF-FUNDED STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND BEGAN A DISCUSSION OF DEBT-SERVICE FEES.

OVER THE SUMMER, THE SYSTEM OFFICE ENGAGED TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF TOTAL COST TO REPLACE THE EXISTING ERP TECHNOLOGY AT MOST OF OUR INSTITUTIONS WITH A SINGLE CLOUD BASED ERP.

THERE WAS AN OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY FINDING WIDE VARIATION ACROSS CAMPUSES, A LANDSCAPE OF REDUNDANT SOFTWARE SYSTEMS AND ACCESS TO REPORTING AND ANALYTICS.

THE STUDY ESTIMATED A ONE TIME IMPLEMENTATION COST OF 164,000,000 OVER A SIX-YEAR PERIOD.

MADAM CHAIR, IT IS CRITICAL THAT WE TAKE AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM LED APPROACH TO IT MODERNIZATION.

WE CAN'T CONTINUE WITH PIECEMEAL ST. LOUISES.

S SOLUTIONS.

THE LACK OF STANDARDIZATION AND FRAGMENTED WAY WITH IMPLEMENTED APPLICATIONS ARE IMPOSING COSTS AND INEFFICIENCIES THAT OUR SYSTEM CAN NO LONGER BEAR.

NEXT, MISS HAYGOOD PRESENTED THE 24-25 INSTRUCTIONS.

AS PRESIDENT HANS NOTED, RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE TUITION WILL BE HELD FLAT FOR AN EIGHT PEIGHTH STRAIGHT YEAR.

THE COMMITTEE EMPHASIZED THAT THE BAR FOR INCREASING IS HIGH.

THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED SEVERAL ROUTINE ITEMS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FOR PROFIT ENTITY AT CHAPEL HILL, THE SALE OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR APP STATE TO CONSTRUCT A WOMEN'S SOFTBALL AND INDOOR TENNIS PROJECT.

PROPERTY FOR THE HICKORY CAMPUS.

AUTHORIZATION FOR UNC CHAPEL HILL TO ISSUE DEBT THROUGH THE PAPER PROGRAM FOR INTERIM FINANCING FOR THREE PROJECTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS FOR THREE INCREASED AUTHORIZATIONS AT THREE INSTITUTIONS FOR 1.8 MILLION.

THESE LAST FIVE ITEMS WERE APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD BY THE CONSENT AGENDA MOMENTS AGO.

LASTLY, THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED SEVERAL REPORTS INCLUDING THE INVENTORY AND UTILIZATION STUDY, DELIVERY REPORT AND 2022-23 ANNUAL REPORT.

EACH FULL REPORT AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONBOARD EFFECT.

THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR ROBERTS.

ANY QUESTIONS FOR GOVERNOR ROBERTS ABOUT THE MEETING YESTERDAY?

A LOT OF GOOD WORK GOING ON THERE.

I COULDN'T BE IN MORE AGREEMENT ABOUT CLOUD BASED TECHNOLOGY AND WHERE TO GO IN THE FUTURE.

IT'S A BIG PRICE TAG GOING FORWARD.

THIS IS SOMETHING WE AS A BOARD HAVE TO CONSIDER BEFORE LONG.

I DON'T THINK WE CAN SUSTAIN LIKE WE ARE.

I CALL ON GOVERNOR BRADLEY FOR THE REPORT ON ED PLANNING POLICIES AND PROGRAMS.

>> AT OUR MEETING YESTERDAY THE PROGRAM REVIEWED THREE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENTS, FOUR DEGREE DISCONTINUATIONS AND CONSOLIDATIONS AND FOUR LICENSURE APPROVALS WITH ONE LIMITED APPROVAL.

THREE ANNUAL REPORTS REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE.

22-23 ON PLANNING POLICIES AND PROGRAMS.

EARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE REPORT AND COMPREHENSIVE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT.

ALL REQUESTS AND REPORTS WERE APPROVED AND SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA.

A REVIEW OF SYSTEM WIDE HEALTH INITIATIVES WERE DISCUSSED FOCUSED ON A APPROACH TO BUILD RESILIENCY AND LOWER DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE ACROSS THE NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM.

THIS CONVERSATION WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

AN UPDATE ON THE BOARD RESOLUTION ON TEACHER PREPARATION WAS HEARD.

ALL INSTITUTIONS COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS AND ASSOCIATED JULY 1ST, DEADLINE.

A GROUP OF EVALUATORS REVIEWED THE REVISED COURSEWORK AND MATERIAL FROM EACH PROGRAM AND PRESENTED RECOMMENDATIONS.

THE COMMITTEE APPROVED TWO MOTIONS.

FIRST, THE MOTION THAT CALLED FOR REQUIRING PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE OF PROGRESS MADE TO IMPLEMENT THE LATEST REVIEW JULY 1, 2024.

SECOND, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED A MOTION WHICH DIRECTED THE UNC SYSTEM OFFICE STAFF TO IDENTIFY PROPERTIES TO UTILIZE EXISTING RESOURCES INCLUDING FACULTY RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION FUND AND SUPPORT POSITIONS.

STAFF WILL PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH THE REPORT FOR THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AT ITS NOVEMBER MEETING.

THANK YOU, VICE-CHAIR MURPHY FOR THOSE TWO MOTIONS AND YOUR LEADERSHIP ON THAT.

A PREVIEW OF FALL ENROLLMENT TRENDS WAS PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED.

PRELIMINARY FIGURES FALL 2023 SHOW A SLIGHT INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT AND INCREASE IN NEW FRESHMAN STUDENTS.

ADDITIONAL DATA WAS PRESENTED FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES.

A FULL REVIEW WILL BE MADE BY THE COMMITTEE DURING THE NOVEMBER MEETING.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REPORT FOR ED PLANNING, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS.

I'LL CONTINUE WITH REPORTS ON THE JOINT MEETING ON UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL.

THE COMMITTEES ON PERSONNEL AND POLICIES AND PROGRAMS HELD A JOINT MEETING TO REVIEW THE POLICY INITIATIVE STUDY CONVENED BY PRESIDENT HANS IN 2023.

SIX SYSTEM WIDE COLLABORATIVE WORK GROUPS WERE CONSTRUCTED TO GUIDE THE CAMPUS APPROACH TO FACULTY EMPLOYMENT.

THE JOINT COMMITTEE HEARD RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE EVALUATION OF TEACHING, POST TENURE REVIEW, FACULTY WORKLOAD, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION.

DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHING FACULTY TRACT.

THE FACULTY POLICIES HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED OR REVISED IN 10, 20 AND SOME CASES 50 YEARS, LONG OVER DUE AND TO BE APPLAUDED.

ASSEMBLY CHAIR MAKI, THIS INITIATIVE IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT SHARED GOVE GOVERNANCE CAN DO.

AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING, THE BOARD WILL BE PRESENTED WITH RECOMMENDED POLICY CHANGES.

THANK YOU, MA MR. CHAIRMAN.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR BRADLEY.

GREAT WORK YOU ARE DOING.

I WOULD THANK MR. MACKEY FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN CHANGING POLICIES.

ANYONE HAVE QUESTIONS FOR GOVERNOR BRADLEY BEFORE I MOVE ON?

HEARING NONE, I CALL ON GOVERNOR COWARD TO REPORT ON PERSONNEL.

>> CHAIR RAMSEY WILL HEAR FROM THE CHAIR ASSEMBLY CRYSTAL WOODS OF NORTH CAROLINA SKILL AND MATH AND SCIENCE.

>> MRS. WOODS: GOOD MORNING, EVERYBODY.

THANK YOU, GOVERNOR COWARD AND CHAIR RAMSEY FOR THE PRIVILEGE TODAY OF DELIVERING MY FINAL REMARKS AS CHAIR OF THE NEW NC SYSTEM STAFF ASSEMBLY AS MY TERM ENDS NEXT MONTH.

I'M DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE INCREASING CHAIR, MISS SHAYNA HILL, ESTEEMED ALUMNA FROM UNC CHAPEL HILL, LONG STANDING AFFILIATION EVIDENT THROUGH HER ACCOLADES.

HER DEDICATION IN 15 YEARS HAS SEEN HER RISE TO BE CHAIR OF THE UNC EMPLOYEE FORUM.

SHE CONSISTENTLY WORKED TO BRIDGE A GAP BETWEEN ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS WHICH ALSO EARNED HER THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD IN 2021.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HER GREAT LEADERSHIP.

SERVING AS CHAIR OF THE STAFF ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN AN HONOR, AND A VERY REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR ME.

I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH 17 UNIQUE INSTITUTIONS, 17 DISTINCTIVE CULTURES, AND 17 INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ONE VERY UNIQUE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, I HAVE HAD THE HONOR OF MEETING WITH EACH INSTITUTION'S DELEGATES TO THE STAFF ASSEMBLY.

I ASKED THEM ONE LAST TIME, WHAT WOULD THEY LIKE FOR YOU TO KNOW TODAY?

THERE WERE SEVERAL COMMON THEMES THAT EMERGED.

WHILE EDUCATING NORTH CAROLINA STUDENTS REMAINS OUR TOP PRIORITY, HAVING THE BEST POSSIBLE FACULTY AND STAFF TO TEACH, MENTOR, COACH AND TRAIN THOSE STUDENTS IS ALSO A TOP PRIORITY.

WITH THE INCREASE IN INTERNAL HIRING AND PROMOTIONS ON EACH OF OUR CAMPUSES, STAFF ARE EXPERIENCING THE POSITIVE BENEFITS OF THE REMOVAL OF THE 20% SALARY THRESHOLD ON INTERNAL HIRING AND PROMOTION IS HELPING.

STAFF ALSO EXPERIENCING THE POSITIVE GROWTH OF THE INSTITUTIONS AND ARE EXCITED WHEN THEY SEE THE INSTITUTIONS RECOGNIZED, MARKETED AND SUPPORTED FOR ITS UNIQUENESS, SIGNATURE PROGRAMS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNC SYSTEM.

THEY ARE EXCITED WHEN THE INSTITUTIONS ARE ACKNOWLEDGED FOR THEIR PROGRESSIVE GROWTH AND EXPANSION.

WITH THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION COMES THE NEED FOR PROPORTIONAL FUNDING AND NEED FOR STAFFING.

ENGAGEMENT WITH STAFF WAS A TOP PRIORITY.

THERE IS A STRONG DESIRE TO INCREASE COLLABORATION WITH ADMINISTRATIONS AND THEIR FACULTY WHERE PARTS AND THE CONTINUED COLLABORATION WITH THIS UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, I WAS ASKED TO PROVIDE INPUT ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE UNC SYSTEM.

I COULDN'T SPEAK TO THE I INTRICATE DETAILS OF THE SYSTEM.

THAT'S OVER MY HEAD, BUT WHAT I COULD SPEAK TO WAS MY EXPERIENCE OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS.

THE STAFF SET GOALS, SALARY EQUITY, SALARY EXPRESSION, INCREASES, CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION, SUPPORTING THE LOCAL STAFF SENATE, STIPENDED FOR THE CHAIRS, ETC.

BOARDS OF TRUSTEE REPRESENTATION AND SO MUCH MORE.

WE PRESENTED THE GOALS TO THE VARIOUS LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP, AND THEN SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL HAPPENED.

WE HAVE A VERY DIVERSE SYSTEM.

NO MATTER THE DIFFERENCES, EASTERN, CENTRAL, WESTERN, SOUTHERN, NORTHERN, NORTH CAROLINA, REGARDLESS OF GENDER, RACE OR VARYING IDEOLOGIES, EVERYONE CAME TOGETHER, PARTNERED WITH EACH OTHER, PARTNERED WITH THE STAFF TO HELP US MEET OUR GOALS, AND WE BEGAN TO SEE INCREASE.

WE SAW INCREASES FOR STAFF, AND FACULTY.

INCREASES IN EFFORTS, INTERNAL HIRING AND PROMOTIONS AND INCREASES FOR SUPPORT FOR STAFF ON THE LOCAL CAMPUSES.

THERE WAS ONE UNIFIED PURPOSE TO HELP RECRUIT AND RETAIN TALENTED STAFF WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

WE HAVE A DIVERSE YET UNIFIED GOVERNORRING BODY COMMITTED TO THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.

THAT MAKES US ONE OF THE BEST IN THE NATION.

I'M HOPEFUL, AND CONFIDENT THAT THIS BOARD, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE UNC SYSTEM, AND THE LEADERSHIP OF OUR CAMPUSES WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND DEVELOP THE STAFF OF THE UNC SYSTEM.

HERE WE GO WITH THANKS.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK CHAIR RAMSEY AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THE SUPPORT OF STAFF OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO WHAT YOU DO, BUT YOU DID IT ON YOUR OWN WITHOUT US HAVING TO ASK.

WE APPRECIATE THAT.

WHETHER THROUGH CREATING POLICIES OR BENEFITS, WE HAVE NOTICED.

THANK YOU TO GOVERNOR NICHOLS AND GOVERNOR POWERS FOR SPEAKING WITH THE ASSEMBLY ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS.

THANK YOU, EVERYONE, FROM THE GOVERNORS TO THE CHANCELLORS TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE JBR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND SPENDING TIME WITH STAFF DURING THE GOLF TOURNAMENT -- BY THE WAY, IN TWO WEEKS.

GOVERNOR BRADLEY, YOUR EFFORTS -- I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS THAT WENT INTO HELPING US REACH MINIMUM ENDOWMENT LAST YEAR.

BECAUSE OF THAT, WE CAN GIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STAFF ANNUALLY.

BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY, IT MEANT EVERYTHING.

I APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DID.

WE ARE EXCITED FOR THE UPCOMING TOURNAMENT IN TWO WEEKS, ALL OF YOU GOLFING OR NOT ARE INVITED TO HANG OUT WITH US AND HAVE FUN WITH STAFF.

CHANCELLOR MARTIN AND A & T STAFF SENATE, THANK YOU FOR THE WORK THAT WENT INTO THE TOURNAMENT.

THEY ARE THE HOSTS THIS YEAR.

WE HOPE TO REACH THE MAXIMUM ENDOWMENT AND PROVIDE $10,000 ANNUALLY IN SCHOLARSHIPS, AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

PRESIDENT HANS, AND THE AMAZING SYSTEM OFFICE STAFF I CALL EVERY FIVE MINUTES FOR ADVICE.

NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOUR GUIDANCE AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT.

I APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS TO MAKE SURE STAFF ARE ON THE RADAR.

I DIDN'T ASK FOR IT.

YOU DID IT ON YOUR OWN.

I MENTIONED THE EARLIER REMARKS THAT PEOPLE PUT MONEY AND SUPPORT INTO WHAT THEY VALUE.

YOU DID THAT.

THANK YOU.

TO THE CHANCELLORS, THANK YOU FOR COOPERATION AND SUPPORT FOR YOUR STAFF ON THE CAMPUSES, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF ME.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND CONTINUED OFFERS OF SUPPORT.

SOMETIMES IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MEAN EVERYTHING, AND I APPRECIATE YOU.

TO MY CHANCELLOR -- I SEE HIM BACK THERE.

CHANCELLOR ROBERTS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR TREMENDOUS SUPPORT OVER THE PAST 11 YEARS.

WE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS STUFF THING WITH STAFF SENATE AT SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH AND IT'S DEVELOPED INTO THIS TODAY.

WE SAY IT'S BETTER WITH SUPPORT DIRECTLY FROM THE TOP.

YOU HAVE DONE THAT.

FROM PROVIDING BOARD OF TRUSTEE REPRESENTATION TO STIPENDS, TO BUDGETS FOR STAFF AWARDS.

I NEVER HAD TO ASK.

YOU DID IT ON YOUR OWN.

THANK YOU.

FINALLY, THANK YOU TO THE STAFF ASSEMBLY.

YOU GO ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT IS ASKED OF YOU TO ADVOCATE AND CREATE THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE NOT ONLY FOR STAFF, BUT ALSO THE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO THE UNC SYSTEM.

WE SEE YOU, NOTICE YOU, THANK YOU.

THANK YOU, GOVERNOR COWARD, CHAIR RAMSEY, THIS CONCLUDES MY FINAL REPORT.

[APPLAUSE] >> I'M TRYING TO SPEAK FOR ALL GOVERNORS AND STAFF IN THIS ROOM.

YOU HAVE DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS STAFF REPRESENTATIVE.

WE HAVE ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU A GREAT DEAL.

YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF ALL YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN THE LAST TWO YEARS.

IT'S BEEN OUR PLEASURE.

I CALL ON GOVERNOR BLUE FOR A REPORT ON UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE.

>> THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

YESTERDAY WE HAD A PRODUCTIVE MEETING WITH ACTION ITEMS FOR THE FULL BOARD TODAY.

THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022-23.

NEXT, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIRES UNC SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN A FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF CLASSIFIED CONTRACTS.

IN CONNECTION WITH THE CLEARANCE, CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS MUST OBTAIN AN INDIVIDUAL SECURITY CLEARANCE.

THIS IS REQUIRED TO EXEMPT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND MEMBERS OF THE UNC SYSTEM TO OBTAIN INDIVIDUAL CLEARANCES.

THE COMMITTEE AND FULL BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE IN TODAY'S CONSENT AGENDA.

THE COMMITTEE HEARD FROM ANDREW TRIP ON THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FREE SPEECH AND EXPRESSION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM.

THIS REPORT ADDRESSES FREE SPEECH AND EXPRESSION AT THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, TO JUNE 30, 2023.

THE REPORT FINDS THAT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND PROTECTING FREE SPEECH AND EXPRESSION AND DISRUPTION OF SCHEDULED SPEAKING OR EVENTS HAVE BEEN MINIMAL OVER THE PAST YEAR.

THE REPORT DETAILS STEPS THAT CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS ARE TAKING TO INFORM CONSTITUENCIES ABOUT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVING FREE EXPRESSION ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY.

THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE REPORT.

NEXT THE COMMITTEE VOTED ON THE NOMINATION TO FILL SEATS ON THE FELLOWS COMMISSION.

DEBRA POWELL, A BOARD MEMBER ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TA LEAK HOLLY AND PATRICK BRENNAN VP OF POLICY AND RELATIONS AT LEARNING ALLY ARE NOMINATED FOR PARTIAL TERMS END JULY 30, 2024.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN BOARD EFFECT.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE OF GOVERNANCE, I NOMINATE THEM TO THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS COMMISSION.

>> MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.

YOU HEARD THE MOTION.

DOES NOT REQUIRE A SECOND.

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

NAY, LIKE SIGN?

THE MEASURE PASSES.

NEXT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS TWO VACANCIES THAT NEED TO BE FILLED.

JIM ROSE IS NOMINATED FOR A TERM THAT ENDS JANUARY 15, 2025 FOR THE SEAT OF EXPERTISE IN FINANCE AND BETH ANDERSON NOMINATED FOR A TERM ENDING JANUARY 15, 2026 FOR THE SEAT OF CFO/CAO OF A NONPUBLIC SCHOOL PARTICIPATING IN THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

BY GRAPHICAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN BOARD EFFECT.

I MOVE TO PROMOTE THEM TO THE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

>> YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>> AYE.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED?

THANK YOU.

THE MEASURE PASS.

>> FINALLY, I WOULD LIKE TO FLAG THE UPDATED PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES FOR EACH MEMBER.

THEY ARE PRINTED IN THE BLUE FOLDERS.

WE'LL FOLLOW THE PARTICIPATION SIGN UP GUIDELINES MOVING FORWARD TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH COMMENCEMENTS.

THANK YOU.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> ANY QUESTIONS OF GOVERNOR BLUE?

HEARING NONE, I CALL ON GOVERNOR HUTCHINS FOR THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE.

>> THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN RAMSEY.

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE.

YESTERDAY IN THE CAR MAC COMMITTEE MEETING, WE CONSIDERED, REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED SEVERAL TOPICS, INCLUDING THE 2022-23 CAR MAC ANNUAL REPORT, CHARTER, 2023-24 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT, THE 2022 AND 23 INTERNAL AUDIT YEAR END REPORT, AND THE ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT.

THAT WAS IN OPEN SESSION.

THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE CAR MAC ANNUAL REPORT, AND THEN MR. PALIN SKI PRESENTED THE AUDIT PLAN FOR THE UNC SYSTEM AND 2022-23 AUDIT REPORT.

THE CAR MAC COMMITTEE APPROVED THE CHARTER, AND THE 2023-24UNC SYSTEM AUDIT INTERNAL REPORT.

EARLIER TODAY, THIS BOARD APPROVED BOTH OF THOSE ITEMS IN THE CONSENT AGENDA.

BRIAN HECKLE BRIEFED THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT OR ERM REPORT FOR THE TOP RISK IDENTIFIED BY THE UNC SYSTEM AND ITS CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS.

THE TOP CAMPUS RISK FOR CYBER SECURITY ARE MANAGEMENT, STUDENT RETENTION, FINANCIAL PUBLIC SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, BUSINESS PROCESS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE.

THE UNC SYSTEM OFFICE RISKS INCLUDE CYBER SECURITY AND IT INFRASTRUCTURE, TALENT MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS.

IT WAS A FULL AGENDA AND INTERESTING MEETING.

THAT'S MY REPORT.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR HUTCHINS.

IT WAS AN INTERESTING MEETING.

ANY QUESTIONS FOR GOVERNOR HUTCHINS?

HEARING NONE, I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR HOLTON FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.

>> THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

YESTERDAY -- EXCUSE ME.

>> I UNDERSTAND.

I HAVE BEEN THERE TODAY.

>> YESTERDAY THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES MET TO HEAR THE OUTLINE ON AGENDA AND PRESENTATION ON RETURN ON INVESTMENT WITH HIGHER EDUCATION.

THE COMMITTEE WILL CONSIDER THREE TOPICS THIS YEAR.

FIRST, THE MEASUREMENT DRIVERS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT AT OUR UNIVERSITIES.

OUR DISCUSSION WE STARTED IN EARNEST YESTERDAY AND MORE ABOUT THAT IN A MOMENT.

SECOND, IN THE CATEGORY OF HOT TOPICS, WE'LL EXAMINE WHAT WILL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MEAN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

THIS YEAR THE COMMITTEE HOSTS MULTIPLE SESSIONS TO LEARN FROM EXPERTS AND LEADERS ACROSS THE SYSTEM AND NATIONALLY AND TO INFORM POLICY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE IMPACTFUL NEW IF IF TECHNOLOGY.

THIRD, THE CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE BOARD'S ROLE IN GOVERNING MISSION, ACADEMIC PROGRAM APPROVAL AND BUDGET REQUESTS.

THIS IS A FULL AGENDA.

I ENCOURAGE ALL OF MY FELLOW BOARD MEMBERS TO JOIN IN OUR DISCUSSIONS.

NEXT, WE HEARD A PRESENTATION FROM DR. ANDREW KELLY AND TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM DLOIT, PETER FRITZ AND LYNETTE ON ROI IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

THE SYSTEM IS NEARING COMPLETION OF A LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED TWO YEAR STUDY ON THE RETURN OF INVESTMENT TO STUDENTS AND THE STATE OF EVERY DEGREED PROGRAM IN THE SYSTEM.

THIS HAS BEEN A MASSIVE UNDERTAKING FOR DELOIT AND PARTNERS AS WELL AS SYSTEM STAFF, UNIVERSITY LEADERS AND DATA ANALYSTS AT EACH CAMPUS.

THEY DESERVE OUR APPRECIATION.

TO ENSURE WE MAKE MAXIMUM USE OF THE STUDY, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ALONG WITH COLLEAGUES ON ED PLANNING SPEND THIS FALL AND EARLY WINTER DISCUSSING WHAT WE KNOW ON RETURN ON INVESTMENT AND THE IMPLICATION FOR OUR POLICIES AND PRACTICES AS A BOARD.

AS I MENTIONED, WE BEGAN THE DISCUSSION YESTERDAY.

DR. KELLY PROVIDED AN OVERVIEW OF THE RISE OF PUBLIC SCEPTICISM ABOUT THE VALUE OF A COLLEGE DEGREE, REMINDING US THAT WHILE THIS IS NOT A NEW TOPIC, AR,OLD AROUND FOR DECADE, DEBT AND FLAT WAGES HAS INCREASED THE DOWNSIDE RISK TO STUDENTS.

DR. KELLY WENT ON TO SUMMARIZE EXISTING RESEARCH ABOUT THE ROI TO A COLLEGE DEGREE FINDING ON AVERAGE, EARNING A COLLEGE DEGREE IS VERY MUCH WORTH THE COST.

HE DID EMPHASIZE THAT AVERAGES CAN OBSCURE THE RANGE OF OUTCOME AND RISK.

ROI DEPENDS HEAVILY ON WHETHER STUDENTS COMPLETE THE DEGREE, WHAT PROGRAM THEY CHOOSE, WHEN THE EARNINGS ARE MEASURED AND WHAT TYPE OF INSTITUTION THEY ATTEND.

EACH DRIVER AFFECTS THE EXPECTED VALUE OF ENROLLING IN COLLEGE.

OF PARTICULAR SIGNIFICANCE, DR. KELLY POINTED TO RESEARCH THAT INDICATED STRONG ROI AND LOWER RISK AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITY.

THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IN SYSTEMS LIKE OURS WHERE THE LEGISLATURE, THE PRESIDENT, THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE GOVERNING BOARD HAVE KEPT TUITION AND FEES LOW.

THAT'S AN IMPORTANT, IMPORTANT FACTOR.

THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM DLOIT DELOIT OUTLINE THE LEGISLATIVE MANDATE BEFORE DESCRIBING THE MANDATES TO STUDENTS, THE STATE AND INSTITUTIONS AND DATA AND METHOD USED TO CALCULATE THEM.

DELOIT PRESENTED A PREVIEW OF DETAILED DASHBOARDS USING DUMMY DATA BECAUSE THE MEASURES ARE BEING FINALIZED.

THEY'LL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO US IN NOVEMBER ALONG WITH THEIR REPORT FOR THE BUDGET PROVISION CALLING FOR THE STUDY.

WE HAD A BRIEF DISCUSSION OF THE POLICY IMPLICATIONS AND NEXT STEPS.

THEY'LL INCLUDE A JOINT SESSION WITH ED PLANNING TO PREPARE A DOCUMENT FOR BOARD APPROVAL THAT SUMMARIZES THE BOARD'S RESPONSE TO THE REPORT INCLUDING ANY POTENTIAL CHANGES TO POLICY AND PRACTICE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE ROI STUDY.

THIS DISCUSSION WILL CONTINUE IN NOVEMBER AND PROBABLY SOME BEFORE.

I LOOK FORWARD TO IT AND WORKING WITH EACH OF YOU AS WE GET THAT INFORMATION AND USE IT FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR SYSTEM.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

>> THANK GOVERNOR HOLTON.

YOU HAVE AN AGGRESSIVE SCHEDULE AHEAD OF YOU THIS YEAR.

I THINK WE'LL ENJOY WHAT STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IS LOOKING INTO.

I'LL ASK FOR THE MOTION TO GO TO CLOSE SESSION.

>> THE BOARD NEEDS A MOTION PURSUANT TO 143-748, 173-314, 1.1, 1, 2, 3 AND 6 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING MATERIALS PUBLICLY MADE IF AVAILABLE.

AVAILABLE.

>> DO I HAVE A MOTION?

>> MOTION.

>> SECOND?

>> ALL IN FAVOR?

OPPOSED?

WE'LL MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION.

THANK YOU.

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

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR COWARD TO REPORT ON COMMITTEE OF UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL IN OPEN SESSION.

>> THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

DURING A JOINT MEETING IN ED PLANNING, POLICIES AND PROGRAM THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED A REPORT FROM DR. WADE MAKI CHAIR OF ASSEMBLY ON THE RESULTS OF THE POLICY INITIATIVE WORK GROUPS.

THE GROUPS WERE ESTABLISHED TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY AND REGULATION TO GUIDE THE APPROACH TO FACULTY PROMOTE, WORKLOAD, TENURE, PROFESSIONAL TEACHING, FACULTY RECOGNITION AND RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM.

THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS STROVE TO ACHIEVE BALANCE BETWEEN SYSTEM WIDE STANDARDS AND ALLOWING CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS TO ADOPT POLICIES TAILORED TO THE MISSION CULTURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF EACH INSTITUTION.

THE FULL REPORT IS AVAILABLE IN BOARD EFFECTS.

THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED UPDATES FROM DR. ENGLISH ON THE SOLID ENROLLMENT AT THE INSTITUTIONS.

THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED UPDATES FROM MR. BASS TO UPDATE CAREER BANDING SALARY RANGES.

AFTER PARTNERING WITH BECKON SULTING TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING ANALYSIS, NEW RANGES ARE READY TO BE PRESENTED TO THE OFFICE OF STATE HUMAN RESOURCES.

THE NEW RANGES WILL ALIGN MORE CLOSELY WITH THE COMPETITIVE MARKET AND ENABLE INSTITUTIONS TO FURTHER DEVELOP EMPLOYEES WITHIN JOB TITLES AND PAY RANGES.

7.5% TO 25%, BUT SINCE THIS IS A BUDGET NEUTRAL PROCESS, THERE IS NO FUNDING COMING FROM THE SYSTEM OFFICE.

THE HOPE IS THAT THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES LABOR MARKET RESERVE FUNDING FROM THE LEGISLATURE CAN BE USED TO BRING THEM CLOSER TO THE MARKET RATE.

THE TARGET DATE FOR THE NEW RANGES TO THE HR COMMISSION WILL BE DURING THE MEETING IN OCTOBER OR DECEMBER.

THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED AN UPDATE ON THE WORK BEING DONE TO REVIEW THE PERSONNEL POLICIES IN THE 300 SERIES OF THE UNC POLICY MANUAL.

THE COMMITTEE HEARD AN UPDATE ON THE OMNIBUS BILL GIVING AUTHORITY TO CONVERT POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM THE FIRE LABOR STANDARDS ACT AS A FIRST STEP ALL VACANT SHRA, FLSA EXEMPT POSITIONS HAVE BEEN CONVERTED TO EHRA PRIOR TO POSTING.

ARE Y'ALL KEEPING UP WITH THIS?

EMPLOYEES THAT OBTAINED CAREER STATUS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 CAN MAINTAIN STATUS.

EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO CONVERT EHRA RECEIVE AN EXPLANATION TO WEIGH THEIR CAREER STATUS.

ADDITIONALLY, THE PROVISION GIVES EACH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE 60 DAYS TO CONSIDER THE CHANGE.

THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO ACCEPT THE 2022-23 COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR SUBMISSION TO THE FULL BOARD.

THE REPORT IS AVAILABLE IN BOARD EFFECTS.

COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF FACULTY.

THIS IS CONDUCTED TO ENSURE THE CONTINUING RIGOROUS APPLICATION TO SUPPORT AND OCCUR EXCELLENCE AMONG TENURED FACULTY.

OF THE FACULTY REVIEWED THIS YEAR, 97% MET OR EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> I WAS JUST THINKING, GOVERNOR BUYERS, I'M GLAD I DIDN'T HAVE TO READ THAT REPORT.

ANY QUESTIONS OF GOVERNOR COWARD BEFORE MOVING ON?

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR BRADLEY TO MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT.

>> LAST YEAR, SEVERAL TIMES I DOGGED ALL OF YOU TO MAKE CONTRIBUTION TO THE STAFF ASSEMBLY SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONE IN TANDEM WITH THE GOLF TOURNAMENT.

MANY RESPONDED WELL.

I ASK YOU TO CONSIDER THAT AGAIN.

I'LL ASK MEREDITH TO SEND OUT THE INFORMATION.

LOOK FOR THAT.

IF YOU CAN SEE IT IN THE KINDNESS OF YOUR HEART AND MEANS TO MAKE A DONATION, YOU CAN SEE MISS WOODS COMMENTS TODAY HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO THE STAFF AND THE STAFF ASSEMBLY.

PROCEEDS GO TO SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ALLOW STAFF TO DO CONTINUING EDUCATION SO THEY CAN DO THEIR JOBS BETTER OR HOPEFULLY MOVE UP WITH A HIGHER POSITION IN THE SYSTEM.

IT'S A VERY GOOD CAUSE.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

>> GOVERNOR, I TOTALLY AGREE.

IT'S OBVIOUS THE BOARD MADE IMPACT ON THE STAFF.

IT'S GREAT THAT YOU HAVE THAT PROCESS.

THAT CONCLUDES THE BUSINESS TODAY.

NEXT IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 2023 BY ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE.

WITHOUT OBJECTION, WE ARE ADJOURNED.