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[stately orchestral music] ♪ >> I'VE NEVER HEARD THIS ROOM THIS QUIET, BUT I APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENTION THIS MORNING.

GOOD MORNING.

THANKS FOR JOINING US IN PERSON AND ALL OF YOU BY ZOOM.

WE HAD GOOD COMMITTEE MEETINGS YESTERDAY AND A FULL AGENDA TODAY.

I'LL ASK EVERYONE TO REPORT FROM THEIR SEATS TODAY.

LET'S GET STARTED.

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR POPE FOR THE INVOCATION.

UP TO YOU, GOVERNOR.

>> HEAVENLY FATHER, I COME BEFORE YOU TODAY HONORING PHILIPPIANS 4:6 WHICH REMINDS US TO PRESENT OUR REQUESTS TO YOU WITH THANKSGIVING IN OUR HEARTS.

THE PAST TWO YEARS HAVE BEEN CHALLENGING FOR OUR STATE AND UNIVERSITIES.

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION YOU HAVE AFFORDED OUR CAMPUS, STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF.

THANK YOU FOR SUSTAINING US THROUGH THIS TIME, PROVIDING BLESSINGS IN THE FACE OF GREAT TRIAL.

WE GIVE THANKS FOR THE DEDICATION OF OUR SYSTEM COLLEAGUES DURING THE PANDEMIC AND PREPARATION FOR TODAY'S MEETING.

WE KNOW THEY ARE ESSENTIAL FOR OUR SHARED SUCCESS.

WE ARE ALSO COMING TO YOU, LORD, AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR, A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS WITH GREAT HOPE.

WE HUMBLY ASK YOU OPEN OUR EARS AND MINDS TO EACH OTHER'S FAULTS AND OPINIONS TODAY.

GIVE EACH OF US THE NEEDED GRACE AND GUIDANCE TO FULFILL THE ROLES YOU HAVE CHOSEN FOR US.

WE ASK THESE THINGS IN YOUR NAME.

>> Chair Ramsey: THANK YOU.

THAT WAS NICE.

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON MISS MCCULLEN TO CALL THE ROLL, PLEASE.

[ROLL CALL ] >> YOU HAVE A QUORUM.

>> Chair Ramsey: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MISS MCCULLEN.

I WANT TO MENTION THE MEMBERS NOT HERE, SECRETARY BURRIS-FLOYD IS FIGHTING COVID.

KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS.

I CERTAINLY AM.

WE HAVE A NUMBER OF MEMBERS WITH PHYSICAL ISSUES GOING ON, I WON'T GO INTO HERE.

THOSE NOT WITH US, WE WISH YOU COULD BE AND LOOK FORWARD TO SASEEING YOU SOON.

>> UNDER THE ACT YOU HAVE A DUTY TO AVOID APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

SAVING PAPER TODAY.

LOOKING AT THE DAY'S AGENDA, DOES ANYONE HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST?

IF SO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW NOW.

I WOULD LIKE TO TELL THE MEMBERS AMEND LET THE RECORD SHOW I'M RECUSING MYSELF FROM ANY VOTE RELATING TO PROJECT KITTY HAWK.

I WILL BECOME ONE OF THE EX-FISH OWE MEMBERS AND I BELIEVE THAT IS A CONFLICT FOR ME TO TAKE PART IN THAT DISCUSSION.

ANY OTHER CONFLICTS?

THEN I'LL CALL ON PRESIDENT HANS FOR HIS REPORT.

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

WELCOME BAC BACK TO EVERYONE.

I HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD HOLIDAY.

A LOT OF FOLKS IN OUR SYSTEM SPENT A GOOD PART OF THE BREAK PREPARING FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER.

COVID PUT PRESSURE ON OUR FACULTY AND STAFF BUT THE CAMPUSES ARE MANAGING THROUGH THE CURVE BALL AND STAYING ON TRACK.

THE LAST TWO YEARS HAVE TAUGHT US TO OPERATE IN THE HIGHLY UNCERTAIN ENVIRONMENT AND DELIVERED THE KIND OF EDUCATION OUR STUDENTS EXPECT AND DESERVE.

MY ONGOING THANKS TO EVERYONE WORKING HARD TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN.

PLEASE, LET ME EXPRESS MY APPRECIATION TO OUR CHANCELLORS AND ALL OF YOU FOR PROVIDING STEADY LEADERSHIP THAT BALANCES PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

I WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS THIS MORNING ON OUR STRATEGIC PLAN WHICH IS NOW ENTERING ITS FIFTH AND FINAL YEAR.

WE HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON OUR GOALS ACROSS THE BOARD.

HISTORY TEACHES US THAT CONTROVERSIES COME AND GO, BUT THE SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE MAKES CLEAR THAT WE HAVE KEPT THE FOCUS ON WHAT COUNTS FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND WE ARE CONTINUING TO DELIVER ON THE CORE PROMISES OF THE UNIVERSITY.

THIS BOARD DESERVES A LOT OF CREDIT FOR THAT, ADOPTING AND STICKING WITH ONE OF THE BEST POLICY PROGRAMS ANYWHERE IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

WE HAVE SEEN MORE THAN OUR SHARE OF STRATEGIC PLANS IN ROLES WE HAVE SERVED.

THEY CAN BE LENGTHY, HEAVY AND SHORT ON ACTION.

THIS UNIVERSITY HAS OPERATED WITH A WELL FOCUSED PLAN THAT ACHIEVES WHAT OUGHT TO BE THE GOAL OF ANY POLICY DOCUMENT, INFLUENCING REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE FOR THE BETTER.

BY ESTABLISHING CLEAR STANDARDS AND CREATING UNAMBIGUOUS INCENTIVES FOR MEETING THEM, THE BOARD BUILT A PLAN THAT LIVES UP TO ITS NAME, SETTING HIGHER EXPECTATIONS FOR OUR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN OUR STATE.

I SAID THIS DURING OUR LAST UPDATE AND IT BEARS REPEATING.

EVERY BIT OF IMPROVEMENT IN GRADUATION RATES, DEGREE EFFICIENCY, CRITICAL WORKFORCE, REDUCTION IN FEES AND DEBT, IT ADDS UP TO A REAL IMPACT IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE STUDENTS WE SERVE.

THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS THAT SUCCEEDED AT OUR UNIVERSITIES BECAUSE OF THE INCENTIVES CREATED IN THE PLAN.

THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDER WAY.

HOLDING TUITION STEADY FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS HAS SAVED MILLIONS FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES.

THERE IS A STRONG TEMPTATION IN OUR CULTURE FOR LEADERS TO PROMISE BIG, BOLD CHANGE AROUND EVERY CORNER, TO DECLARE PARADIGM SHIFTS EVERY OTHER MONTH.

SOME OF THAT ENERGY IS GOOD AND HEALTHY.

I SHARE THE DESIRE TO DO BIG THINGS ON BEHALF OF OUR STATE.

I KNOW YOU DO TOO.

THE KITTY HAWK PROJECT FOCUSED ON ADULT VETERANS IS INNOVATIVE AND IMPORTANT.

THE HUGE INVESTMENT IN UPGRADES OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS WILL MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE ON OUR CAMPUS.

I HOPE WE HAVE LEARNED TO DELIVER EDUCATION WITH GREATER FLEXIBILITY.

WE NEED CREATIVE THINKING TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES WE FACE.

PEOPLE ONLY TRUST US TO LEAD THOSE BIG INITIATIVES WHEN WE ARE DELIVERING ON OUR CORE MISSION, WHEN WE HAVE THE BASICS RIGHT.

WHEN I TALK TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT FROM COLLEGE, I DON'T HEAR MUCH ABOUT REVOLUTIONARY TRANSFORMATION.

I HEAR A LOT ABOUT AFFORDABILITY, ABOUT MAKING SURE THE RIGHT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE RIGHT TIME AND CONNECTING THEIR DEGREE TO A PROMISING CAREER.

THE BASICS, THE FUNDAMENTALS.

I THINK THAT'S WHAT MADE THE PLAN SUCH A SUCCESS, WE ARE DELIVERING ON THE CORE PROM ADVERTISES.

PROMISES.I PROPOSE WE EXTEND THE FRAMEWORK THAT HAS PROVEN DURABLE AND EFFECTIVE THROUGH THE TURBULENCE IN EDUCATION.

TAKE WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED, ASSESS WHERE WE HAVE FALLEN SHORT AND RENEW OUR EXACT WITH NORTH CAROLINA AND THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.

THAT MEANS REFRESHING THE GOALS WE HAVE NOW AND CONSIDERING WHERE WE CAN ADD OR CHANGE METRICS TO ADDRESS EMERGING NEEDS.

IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR FIVE YEAR GRADUATION RATE HAVE BEEN IMPRESSIVE.

IMPROVING ON TIME GRADUATION DOES MORE TO BENEFIT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.

WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET MORE COMPLICIT IN STUDENT DEBT AND LIFE OUTCOMES FOR GRADUATES, DELIVERING LONG RANGE VALUE PROMISED IN EVERY ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS.

WE SHOULD CONSIDER A SET OF GOALS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING, MEASURING INCREASED ACCESS FOR ADULT LEARNERS AND VETERANS.

IN THE MONTHS AHEAD, AS WE DRIVE TOWARD COMPLETION OF THIS FIVE YEAR PLANNING CYCLE, I WORK WITH ALL OF YOU WITH OUR CHANCELLORS CAMPUS LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS ACROSS THE STATE TO CONSIDER WHAT KIND OF THOUGHTFUL CHANGES WE CAN MAKE FOR OUR REVAMPED ROAD MAP.

I THINK THEY'LL BE RICH, USEFUL CONVERSATIONS ELIMINATING AREAS OF CONCERN AS WE EMERGE INTO THE POST PANDEMIC ERA OF EDUCATION.

I'M EXCITED ABOUT IT AND I HOPE YOU ARE AS WELL.

THAT'S THE BIG PICTURE, MR. CHAIRMAN, ONWARD AND UPWARD.

>> Chair Ramsey: MR. PRESIDENT, I APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENTS.

I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO STAY FOCUSED ON THE BIG PICTURE AND MOVING AHEAD.

I'M PROUD OF THE WORK BY YOU AND YOUR TEAM AND THE BOARD.

THAT SAID, WE'LL NOW CONSIDER ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, ITEM FOUR ON TODAY'S AGENDA.

ANY ITEMS BOARD MEMBERS WISH TO REMOVE FOR DISCUSSION?

HEARING NONE, DO WE HAVE A MOTION?

SECOND?

ALL IN FAVOR?

OPPOSED?

MOTION PASSES.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR MITCHELL TO GIVE A REPORT ON BUDGET AND FINANCE.

>> THANK YOU, M MR. CHAIRMAN.

WE HAVE MEDICAL FOUR TIMES SINCE NOVEMBER.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15TH, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE BUDGET ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR '22 AND AUTHORIZED THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE REFINEMENTS IN ACCURACY AND KPHRAOEPLTMENT.

COMPLETENESS.

GOVERNOR ROBERTS AND HAYGOOD GAVE A PRESENTATION ON THE CURRENT FUNDING MODEL, DESIRED ATTRIBUTES OF REVISED MODEL AND PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MODEL.

WE ARE COLLECTING CAMPUS FEEDBACK.

THE COMMITTEE WILL HAVE A FINAL VOTE EXPECTED AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING.

YESTERDAY, THE COMMITTEE HAD THE REGULAR MEETING TO CONSIDER ACTION ITEMS.

MISS H HAYGOOD GAVE PROPOSALS TO BE FOR VOTE IN FEBRUARY.

WE HAD ATHLETIC FEES.

THE COMMITTEE WANTS TO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES FOR ATHLETICS AND CHALLENGES INCREASING FEES.

BOARD MEMBER -TS SHOULD REVIEW THE TELEVISION PROPOSALS IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS YOU HAVE.

THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSED A POLICY AMENDMENT DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR PROJECT KITTY HALL PROGRAMS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH APPROVAL TO THE PRESIDENT.

THE SELF-SUPPORTING OFF MODEL PROGRAMS NEED TO BE ESTABLISHED AND ENROLL A TIMELINE MORE TRADITIONAL THAN THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR.

THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE AMENDMENT AND THE FULL BOARD WILL VOTE AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING ON THE POLICY.

IN PREPARATION OF THE UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE INSTITUTION ASKED BUDGET REQUESTS FOR NEEDS.

THIS IS UNDER REVIEW.

A VETTED LIST OF SHORT SESSION BUDGET AUTHORITIES WILL BE COMMITTED IN FEBRUARY AND TO THE FULL BOARD IN APRIL.

MRS. FARLEY PRESENTED THE REPORT ON STATE BUDGET ALLOCATIONS AND POLICIES INCLUDING INFORMATION REQUIRED BY GS116-11 INFORMATION ONLY.

THE FULL REPORT IS AVAILABLE ONBOARD EFFECT.

PURSUANT TO RECENTLY ENACTED LEGISLATION, MISS HAYGOOD REPORTED ON DELIVERY METHODS.

THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE AMENDMENT AND THE FULL BOARD WILL VOTE AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING ON THE POLICY.

FINALLY, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED FIVE PROJECTS, TOTALING 41 3$41 MILLION AND AUTHORIZATION ALL ON TODAY'S CONSENT AGENDA.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> Chair Ramsey: THANK YOU.

ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MEETING?

THERE WILL BE A HEAVY LIFT IN FEBRUARY.

YOU DID A GREAT JOB.

GOVERNOR HOLMES MAY BE IN TROUBLE.

I CALL ON GOVERNOR NELSON TO GIVE THE REPORT ON ED POLICY AND PLANNING.

>> AT OUR MEETING YESTERDAY THE ED PLANNING COMMITTEE APPROVED FIVE ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS AND THE DISCONTINUATION OF TWO ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.

REQUESTS FOR FOUR LICENSURE PROGRAMS AND ONE LIMITED LICENSE APPROVED.

BOTH ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA TODAY.

THE COMMITTEE REQUESTED AT THE NEXT MEETING THE SYSTEM OFFICE PRESENT OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS TO 70.1.3 TO THE POLICY MANUAL OUT OF STATE ENROLLMENT.

A EXTENSION OF THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS POLICY PILOT THROUGH FALL OF 2025 UNDER SECTION 700.1 WAS APPROVED AND SUBMITTED FOR A FULL VOTE AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING.

THANK YOU.

THAT CONCLUDES OUR REPORT.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR NELSON.

ANYONE HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ED PLANNING YESTERDAY?

TWO BIG TOPICS BEING DISCUSSED NOW.

IT'S STUFF THAT WILL AFFECT EVERYONE AT THE UNC SYSTEM.

THANK YOU FOR FILLING IN FOR GOVERNOR SLOAN.

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR BLUE ARE IF THE UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL.

>> WE'LL HEAR FROM KRISTY WOODS FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF O SCIENCE AND MATH.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR BLUE, FOR THE INTRODUCTION.

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE.

THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN RAMSEY AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK THIS MORNING ON BEHALF OF THE STAFF ASSEMBLY.

THE STAFF ASSEMBLY IS AN ADVISORY BODY OF SHRA NONFACULTY EMPLOYEES, FROM ALL 17 INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTING 33,400 STAFF ACROSS THE UNC SYSTEM.

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO WAS ABLE TO SUPPORT THE STAFF ASSEMBLY'S ANNUAL CHANCELLOR CUP GOLF LAST SEPTEMBER.

THE 2021 TOURNAMENT RAISED $63,000 FOR THE JANET B. RO#*EUSER SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

THE TOURNAMENT GENERATED $37,353 IN NET PROFIT, ONE OF THE HIGHEST -- ACTUALLY, THEE HIGHEST AMOUNT EARNED SINCE THE TOURNAMENT'S INCEPTION IN 2011.

NET PROFITS GO TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS MORE STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE EARNING A DEGREE AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS.

AS OF TODAY, 131 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $89,750 AND WE HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO DO THIS BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT.

WE ARE ONLY $48,000 FROM OUR ENDOWMENT MINIMUM GOAL OF $175,000, BUT OUR HOPEFUL GOAL OF $250,000.

THIS WILL ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY OF SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY FOR UNIVERSITY STAFF.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS TOURNAMENT.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MANY OF YOU FOR THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT IN SEPTEMBER.

IT'S INCENTIVES LIKE THE TOURNAMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP THAT HELP RETAIN TALENTED STAFF IN THE UNC SYSTEM.

IN THE SEPTEMBER MEETING, BOARD OF GOVERNOR'S MEETING, THE BOARD APPROVED NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS TO ANY UNC SYSTEM SCHOOL.

I ATTENDED THE POLICY AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND THE SHEER PASSION FOR FINDING INCENTIVES TO RETAIN TALENT IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA WAS ADMIRABLE.

AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE UNC SYSTEM I APPRECIATE THE PASSION FOR FINDING CREATIVE WAYS OF RETAINING STAFF WITHIN THE UNC STAFF IN THE SYSTEM.

STAFF ASSEMBLY MET AND WE COLLABORATED TO PROMOTE RETENTION.

THIS INCLUDED ADDRESSING SALARY EXPRESSION, EQUITY AND SALARY CONSIDERATIONS FOR INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, STAFF RETENTION.

HOWEVER, A KEY COMPONENT TO PROMOTE RETENTION IS IMPROVING TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARING EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE CURRENT INSTITUTIONS OR WITHIN THE UNC SYSTEM.

IT IS ALSO BEING INNOVATIVE IN CREATING ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHERE NONE CURRENTLY EXIST.

FOR EXAMPLE, DR. HECTOR MALINA IS A MARINE VET VET EMPLOYED ATE KRURBGS.

SINCE 2014 THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF ECU, HE HAS TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WORKSHOPS, CERTIFICATIONS AND THE UNC SYSTEM TUITION GRANT.

AS OF THIS FRIDAY, HE WILL BEGIN A NEW POSITION AS THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER.

NOT ONLY DO INCENTIVES LIKE PROFESSIONAL AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION GRANTS HELP WITH STAFF RETENTION, BUT ALSO UTILIZING THE EMPLOYMENT ENGAGEMENT DATA.

GATHERING EXIT DATA, INCENTIVIZING INTERNAL HIRING AND PROMOTIONS, IMPROVING SALARY EQUITY IN INTERNAL HIRING AND FOCUSING ON THE VALUE OF THE NEW JOB AND NOT CURRENT SALARIES AND SALARY HISTORY AND MAKING PROMOTION PRE-APPROVAL GUIDELINES INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HIRES BY MAXIMIZING DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE SALARY ACTIONS.

I WANT TO THANK ALL OF THE UNC CONSTITUENTS FOR ACCURACY OF STAFF OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, ESPECIALLY IN TERMS OF THE PANDEMIC, SALARY INCREASES AND STATE BUDGET.

THROUGH THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, PRESIDENT STAFF, MATT, CHRIS AND DARRELL FOR YOUR ASSEMBLY.

CHANCELLORS, LEGISLATORS, FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS THE BUDGET INCREASED INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES.

I'M EXCITED TO SEE THIS ADVOCACY AT EVERY LEVEL AND HOPEFUL IT WILL CONTINUE EVERY YEAR.

THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN RAMSEY, GOVERNOR BLUE.

>> THAT'S A WONDERFUL REPORT.

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE GOLF TOURNAMENT.

I THINK THAT'S TERRIFIC.

WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR STAFF MEMBERS IS ADMIRABLE.

YOUR STORY ABOUT THE GENTLEMAN, EXACTLY WHAT WE LIKE TO HEAR.

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY.

>> THANK YOU, SIR.

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON GOVERNOR POWERS TO GIVE A REPORT ON UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE.

>> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

THE COMMITTEE HELD A PRODUCTIVE MEETING YESTERDAY AND HAVE THREE ACTION AOE ITEMS FOR THE BOARD TODAY.

THERE ARE TWO PARTIAL VACANCIES, JUNE 30TH, 2024 AND THE OTHER JUNE 30, 2026.

THERE ARE 15 MEMBERS FIVE YEAR TERMS AND MAY BE REELECTED UP TO A SERVICE LIMIT OF THREE FULL TERMS.

12 OF THE CURRENT MEMBERS HOLD AN ACADEMIC, NORTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL AND GREENSBORO.

ACCORDING TO THE BYLAWS THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS CREATES A NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND SUBMITS A SLATE TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL TRANSMITTING IT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM PRESENTING IT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

IT'S RECOMMENDED TO NOMINATE ASMUDIA JAMES AND ANGELA MILES ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY TO FILL THE PARTIAL VACANCY ENDING JUNE 30, 2024.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE, I MOVE THE BOARD APPOINT JAMES TO SERVE ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 AND ANGELA MILES TO SERVE A PARTIAL VACANCY, ENDING JUNE 30, 2024.

>> Chair Ramsey: THANK YOU.

YOU HEARD THE MOTION.

DOES NOT REQUIRE A SECOND.

ANY DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR?

ANY OPPOSED?

MOTION CARRIES.

>> THE FINAL TWO ACTION ITEMS RELATED TO PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC., 8.21SL2021-80.

SEVEN OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO THE NEW ENTITY.

THE LAW REQUIRES SUPPORTING DIGITAL LEARNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM.

ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY POLICY, ASSOCIATED ENTITY RELATIONSHIPS MUST BE APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND THE PRESIDENT.

WE MUST FIRST REVIEW THE APPOINTMENT TO PROJECT KITTY HAWK BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

THE ENTITY WILL CONSIST OF TWO VOTING EX-E MEMBERS.

THE ENABLING LEGISLATION CREATES A NONMEMBER BOARD TO GOVERN PROJECT KITTY HAWK.

THREE CHANCELLORS OR CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS OF THE UNC SYSTEM AND FOUR INDIVIDUALS WITH EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OR BOTH.

THESE SEVEN INDIVIDUALS ARE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT.

ADDITIONALLY, THE CHAIR OF THE UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND CHAIR SERVE AS THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.

THE INAUGURAL APPOINTMENT WILL ACCOUNT FOR THREE CANDIDATES ENDING JANUARY 31, 2023 AND FOUR APPOINTED TO TWO YEAR TERMS ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024.

FOLLOWING THE INAUGURAL RAL APPOINTMENT ALL FUTURE WILL BE TWO YEAR TERMS WITH TERM LIMIT OF THREE CONSECUTIVE TWO YEAR TERMS.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2023 ARE AS FOLLOWS: NANCY CABLE CHANCELLOR, NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE.

RAY CARRY, CEO OF OPT MERE.

COURTNEY CRAWLEY, APCO WORLDWIDE.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024 ARE AS FOLLOWS.

FRANK GILLIAM JR., CHANCELLOR, NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY GREENSBORO.

PHILLIP RODGERS, CHANCELLOR, EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY.

SUSAN KAEUTS, AND JOHN CONNOLLY, CEO OF AMERICAN SAFETY HOLDING CORPORATION.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIALS.

MR. CHAIRMAN, ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE OF UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE, I MOVE THE BOARD ACCEPT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROJECT KITTY HAWK BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

>> AS THE BOARD, YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

A SECOND IS NOT REQUIRED.

IS THERE ANY DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

GOVERNOR DAUGHTRY?

>> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

I HAVE REVIEWED THE MEMBERS THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARE ASKING US TO SUPPORT.

I THINK THEY ARE VERY QUALIFIED.

I TRIED FOR A MONTH TO FIND OUT HOW WE WERE GOING TO DO THIS, WAS IT GOING TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OR HOW, AND FINALLY FOUND OUT THAT PETER HAD A LIST OF NAMES.

I ASKED HIM, COULD WE PERHAPS, SOME OF US GOVERNORS, HAVE OTHER PEOPLE WE COULD NOMINATE AS WELL?

I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THE MEMBERS THAT PETER HAD REVIEWED WERE GOING TO BE IT, AND THE POINT I'M TRYING TO MAKE IS, I THINK WE SHOULD BE MORE TRANSPARENT IN THE FUTURE ABOUT ACTIVITIES THAT GO ON.

I WAS CLEARLY IN THE DARK.

I COULDN'T FIND OUT ANYTHING, AND I THINK THIS IS WINDING UP VERY WELL.

I LIKE THE PEOPLE THAT THEY HAVE CHOSEN.

I WISH THEY WOULD BE MORE TRANSPARENT WHEN THEY MAKE SELECTIONS IN DEALING WITH THE MEMBERS.

>> THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

GOVERNOR POPE?

>> MR. CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, IT'S ALWAYS CHALLENGING TO FIND MEMBERS OF EXPERTISE TO SERVE ON A BOARD AND ESPECIALLY A BOARD SUCH AS THIS.

JOHN CONNOLLY, COURTNEY CROWDER -- RAY CARRY AND SUSAN ALL BRING EXPERTISE.

WHEN YOU BRING EXPERTISE ON THE SUBJECT MATTER, IN THIS CASE, ONLINE EDUCATION, YOU ALSO BRING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

AS WE HAVE DISCUSSION OF THE COMMITTEE, YOU MAY HAVE SEEN E-MAILS, I WAS AND AM CONCERN UNLIKE OURSELVES, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST AS FAR AS WHAT THEIR ECONOMIC INTERESTS ARE.

THERE IS A CHICKEN AND EGG PROBLEM HERE.

UNTIL PROJECT KITTY HAWK BOARD GETS INSTITUTED AS FAR AS OPERATING, THERE CANNOT BE AN ESTABLISHMENT OF TERMS UNDER WHICH THEY'LL OPERATE UNDER AS FAR AS THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

IT IS MY HOPE, WE HAVE DISCUSSED WITH PRESIDENT HANS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, THE ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT PROJECT KITTY HAWK AND BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE STATE ETHIC'S ACT AND OPEN MEANS OF RECORDS LAW, MAYBE SOME AREA IN BETWEEN AND THE PRESIDENTS FOR THIS, STATE BUDGET DIRECTOR ESTABLISHED THE DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

THE STATUE IS LAID OUT THAT THERE WAS A PUBLIC, PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, NONPROFIT SUBJECT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, PUBLIC RECORDS LAW AND STATE ETHIC'S ACT.

WE NEED FIRST THE BOARD TO GET THERE.

I'M GOING TO SUPPORT THESE NOMINEES, BUT IT IS MY HOPE AND UNDERSTANDING THAT WE'LL ADDRESS THE ISSUES AS THE BOARD PROCEEDS.

I THINK PRESIDENT HANS PLANS TO SPEAK ON IT.

IT'S SO IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE BOARD IS GOING TO RECEIVE $97 MILLION IN PUBLIC MONEY.

IF IT'S A SUCCESS -- AND I HOPE IT IS A SUCCESS WITH GREAT PARTICIPATION, IT'S GETTING $800 MILLION IS OUT YEARS.

IT'S IMPORTANT THAT IT BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURES, NOT JUST THE NORMAL NONPROFIT LAWS.

EARLY ON, AND WE HAVE HAD DISCUSSION ON YESTERDAY AND THE CONSENT IS ALLOWING THE BOARD TO SET THE TUITION.

UNLESS IT'S PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, THE TUITION WILL BE SET BEHIND CLOSED DOORS RAISING THE REVENUE.

I THINK IT'S MORE IMPORTANT IF WE ARE GOING TO DELEGATE THAT AUTHORITY TO THEM, WE HAVE ACCOUNTABILITY AND PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY.

WHILE THE MEASURE TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THEM SETTING TUITION POSTED FOR NEXT MONTH'S MEETING, WE HAVE DISCUSSION AND CHANGES TO THAT.

WHETHER OR NOT I AGREE WITH POSTING IT, WE HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD, BUT WHETHER OR NOT WE SUPPORT THAT CHANGE DELEGATION TO THEM IN ENTIRETY DEPENDS ON THE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.

I APPRECIATE YOU HEARING ME OUT ON THESE ISSUES.

NO REFLECTION AGAINST THE INDIVIDUALS.

IT'S INHERENT WHEN THEY HAVE EXPERTISE THERE ARE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF WHY WE HAVE THE STATE GOVERNOR ETHIC'S ACT.

>> Chair Ramsey: I APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENTS AND PASSION ON THE ISSUES.

PRESIDENT HANS WANTS TO SPEAK TO IT.

I'LL RECOGNIZE HIM NOW FOR COMMENTS.

>> I THINK THE COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT AND TIMELY.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO TRANSPARENCY AND ADHERENCE TO THE ETHICAL STANDARDS.

WE HAVE HAD GREAT DISCUSSIONS THIS MORNING ABOUT ADDRESSING CONCERNS.

PROJECT KITTY HAWK IS A NEW EXCITING EFFORT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

BY LEGISLATIVE DESIGN, IT'S UNIQUELY STRUCTURED.

LIKE EVERY OTHER ASSOCIATED ENTITY WITHIN THE SYSTEM, IT'S REQUIRED BY BOARD POLICY TO ADOPT ETHICS TO GOVERNOR BOARD MEMBERS.

AS A MEMBER OF THAT BOARD, I COMMIT TO YOU TO SUPPORT THE STRONG #*EST ETHICS THAT ALLOW KITTY HAWK TO ACCOMPLISH TASKS ASSIGNED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

I FURTHER COMMIT, WHEN THE POLICIES ARE ADOPTED AND COME TO THE UNC SYSTEM FOR APPROVAL, I'LL REFER THEM TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND THIS BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL AT YOUR FEBRUARY MEETINGS.

I BELIEVE THIS APPROACH WILL ALLOW US TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE KITTY HAWK BOARD AND THIS BOARD TO FASHION A TAILORED SOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE A UNIQUE STRUCTURE IN THE ROLE OF PROJECT KITTY HAWK WHILE ENSURING WE CONTINUE TO BE EXCELLENT STEWARDS OF THE PUBLIC FUNDS.

>> Chair Ramsey: THANK YOU, PRESIDENT HANS.

I WANT TO CALL ON GOVERNOR POWERS FOR A COMMENT.

>> I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT.

I THINK YOU LISTENED TO THE COMMENTS YESTERDAY IN GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE.

THAT'S A GOOD REFLECTION OF SOME OF THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMITTEE EXPRESSED YESTERDAY.

IT'S A GOOD WAY TO ADDRESS GOING FORWARD.

THANK YOU FOR THAT.

>> Chair Ramsey: THANK YOU, GOVERNOR POWERS.

ANYMORE COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS BEFORE WE VOTE?

HEARING NONE, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

IANYONE OPPOSED?

THAT MOTION PASSES.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> FINALLY, PROJECT KITTY HAWK, INC., ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2021 ACT, OFFERED BY CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNC SYSTEM.

IT IS INTENDED TO BE AN ASSOCIATED ENTITY WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM.

SROESUATED ENTITIES REQUIRE WRITTEN APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE SYSTEM OFFICE TO NEGOTIATE WITH PROJECT KITTY HAWK, ENTER INTO AGREEMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO ALLOW PROJECT KITTY HAWK TO LAUNCH CONSISTENTLY WITH THE LEGISLATIVE DIRECTIVE CONTAINED IN THE 2021 APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

THESE AGREEMENTS ULTIMATELY WILL BE EXECUTED BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION WITH AUTHORITY FROM THE PRESIDENT.

THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE NEGOTIATED IN ACCORD WITH 600.2.5 OF THE UNC POLICY MANUAL.

PROJECT KITTY HAWK WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENT OUTLINED IN THE REGULATION.

THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WILL BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE ADOPTION IN THE BOARD MATERIALS.

ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE, I MOVE THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.

>> Chair Ramsey: YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

IS THERE ANY DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

HEARING NONE, ALL IN FAVOR SIGNIFY BY SAYING AYE.

OPPOSED?

MOTION PASSES, GOVERNOR POWERS.

>> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

THAT CON KLUTES MY REPORT.

>> THANK YOU.

YOU DID GREAT WORK YESTERDAY AS WELL.

IT IS MY PLEASURE TO RECOGNIZE GOVERNOR BYERS.

WE HAVE MISSED YOU AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK WITH US.

>> IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK.

I CAN ADD TO MY LIST THAT I HAVE DIED AND RETURNED.

I SHARED WITH WILLIFORD YESTERDAY THAT WENT COMPLETELY OVER HIS HEAD.

I DIDN'T SEE A LIGHT BUT I HEARD THE GOOD LORD SAY GET OUT OF HERE.

I DON'T HAVE TIME TO FOOL WITH YOU.

I HAVE THAT GOING FOR ME.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK, SINCE MY ABSENCE, YOU HAVE MOVED THE ROOM AROUND.

FOR SIX YEARS I HAD TO STARE AT GOVERNOR MITCHELL AND WILLIFORD AND IT WAS NOT PLEASANT.

I NOTICE YOU REARRANGED AND MY FRIENDS POPE AND DAUGHTRY ARE MORE PLEASANT TO STARE AUTO.

THANK YOU MOVING TO THIS SIDE.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY AND BOARD OF BOARD OF GOVERNMENTS.

WE MEDICAL YESTERDAY TO REVIEW THE ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN THE LAST MEETING SINCE SEPTEMBER.

STATE RELATIONS, FEDERAL RELATIONS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.

BART GOODSON PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE SHORT SESSION CALENDAR AND COMMITTEE WORK OVER VIEW FOR THE COMING MONTHS.

NEXT WE RECEIVED AN UPDATE FROM FEDERAL RELATION STAFF.

ELIZABETH MOORE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FEDERAL RELATIONS PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA INCLUDING THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT, BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL AND NEGOTIATIONS OVER STALLED ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILLS.

WE'LL HEAR ABOUT THAT IN MONTHS TO COME.

IT HAS A DIRECT AFFECT ON OUR FUNDING.

FINALLY, WE RECEIVED AN UPDATE FROM THE MILITARY STAFF LED BY DR. THOMAS WALKER, SENIOR ADVISER TO PRESIDENT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MILITARY AFFAIRS AND HIS OUTSTANDING TEAM.

THE TEAM PROVIDED AN OVERVIEW TO THE UNC MILITARY AFFAIRS SUPPORT PROGRAM AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH.

STAFF SHARED DATA REGARDING MILITARY AFFILIATED STUDENT ACADEMIC OUTCOMES AND OPPORTUNITIES ATTRACTING AND SERVING MORE OF THE ADULT LEARNER POPULATION.

LASTLY, STAFF DISCUSSED PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA BASED MILITARY COMMANDS SUPPORTING RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.

THANK YOU, CHAIR RAMSEY.

THANK YOU, MARINE.

YOU DID A GREAT JOB YESTERDAY.

WE APPRECIATE THE REPORT.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

>> Chair Ramsey: THANK YOU FOR THE WORK YOU ARE DOING ON MILITARY WHERE WE NEED TO CHAMPION IT.

I DIDN'T HEAR THE REPORT YESTERDAY.

I GOT FEEDBACK YESTERDAY TELLING ME HOW GOOD THE REPORT WENT.

I THINK IT'S CRITICAL TO PARTNER WITH THE MILITARY AND SUPPORT THEM THROUGH EDUCATION EFFORTS AND THIS WORK IS BEING DONE LARGELY BECAUSE OF GOVERNOR DAUGHTRY STARTED THIS BECAUSE OF HIS PASSION.

I WANT TO THANK HIM AS WELL FOR LEADING US DOWN THIS PATH.

THEY ARE DOING MIGHTY GOOD WORK.

THANK YOU ALL.

GOVERNOR COWARD, I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON YOU FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.

>> THANK YOU.

YESTERDAY THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES HEARD PROJECT KITTY HAWK.

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON INNOVATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ADULT LEARNERS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA.

THEY HAVE HIT ON A COUPLE OF THTHINGS, ADULT LEARNERS HAVE DISTINCT NEEDS AND THE UNIVERSITY NEED TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS TO ATTRACT SUCH STUDENTS.

THERE ARE CAPABILITIES THAT TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITIES MAY NOT HAVE ON THEIR OWN BUT COULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH AN AFFILIATED NONPROFIT SERVING THE SYSTEM.

IN THE 2021 BUDGET THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CALLED ON US WITH $97 MILLION, ONE TIME FUNDING.

A START UP AFFILIATED WITH UNC SYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITIES IN THE EFFORTS TO BUILD INNOVATIVE ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS.

YESTERDAY WE HEARD AN UPDATE INCLUDING DETAILS ON THE ORGANIZATIONS CORE CAPABILITIES AND BUSINESS MODEL, HOW THE NONPROFIT WILL BE GOVERNED AND MODELED AND POLICY CHANGES NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT.

WE EXPECT THE KITTY HAWK BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MEET AT WHICH POINT THEY'LL ENGAGE IN BUDGET EXERCISE AS WELL AS CAMPUS ROADSHOW TO MEET WITH CAMPUS STAFF AND FACULTY.

I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING REGULAR UPDATES.

ALONG WITH THAT, THE COMMITTEE HEARD AN UPDATE ON THE UNC SYSTEM STRATEGIC PLAN, INCLUDING A PLAN TO REFRESH FIVE YEAR GOALS THAT RUN THROUGH THE ACADEMIC YEAR.

RATHER THAN REWRITE ENTIRELY, THE EXISTING PLANT THEMES ARE IMPORTANT AS EVER.

OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS, SYSTEM OFFICE STAFF WORK TO REFRESH THE PLAN TO BETTER ALIGN THE GOALS AND METRICS WITH CURRENT SYSTEM BOARD PRIORITIES.

SYSTEM OFFICE STAFF WILL START THE WORK IMMEDIATELY WITH AN EYE TOWARD BRINGING A REFRESHED PLAN BACK FOR APPROVAL IN MAY.

THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> THANK YOU.

I APPRECIATE THE WORK YOU ARE DOING.

IT'S AN EXCITING COMMITTEE.

WHEN DR. KELLY SLOWS UP WITH THE SLIDE DECK, IT'S ALWAYS EXCITING.

IT WAS SHORT, 33, I THINK HE SAID.

I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR BYERS FOR A REPORT ON SUBCOMMITTEE LAB SCHOOLS.

>> COMING BACK FOR MORE.

ON TUESDAY, THE SUBCOMMITTEE LABORATORY SCHOOLS HEARD A REQUEST FROM APPALACHIAN STATE TO OPEN A NEW LAB SCHOOL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELKIN CITY SCHOOLS.

THE SUBCOMMITTEE VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.

THIS WILL COVER GRADES TWO THROUGH FOUR.

IT'S AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD ON THE SUCCESS THEY HAVE HAD AT WALKER TOWN AT THE ACADEMY AT MIDDLE FORK.

I'M GRATEFUL FOR CHANCELLOR SHERRY FOR THEIR WILLINGNESS TO TAKE ON THE IMPORTANT WORK.

THIS IS SCHOOL NUMBER TWO WHICH BRINGS ME INTO QUESTIONING THEIR MENTAL STABILITY OPENING A SECOND SCHOOL.

WE ARE PROUD OF THAT.

THE SUBCOMMITTEE HEARD FROM UNC-CHAPEL HILL ON THE STATUS OF PROPOSED LAB SCHOOLS.

WE DISCUSSED THE TRENDS LIKE DECLINING ENROLLMENT THAT IMPACTED SCHOOL DISTRICT WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER ON LAB SCHOOLS.

IT IS OUR HOPE THAT A & T AND CHAPEL HILL WILL FINALIZE THEIR PARTNERSHIP SOON AS WE PREPARE FOR THE OPENING IN FALL OF 2022.

THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR BYERS.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR WORK ON THAT.

GOVERNOR POWERS?

>> I MAKE ONE COMMENT.

AS A BOARD LIAISON TO APPALACHIAN STATE, I WANT TO GIVE A HUGE PAT ON THE BACK TO DEAN SPOONER, SOME OF YOU ON TOUR, MEETING KIDS FROM LAB SCHOOL AT WALKER TOWN.

AMAZING JOB.

THEY HAVE EMBRACED WHAT THIS PROGRAM WAS INTENDED TO BE AND THE FACT THAT THEY ARE TAKING ON ANOTHER ONE IS NOT LIKE THEY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TO DO.

THEY ARE TAKING ON ANOTHER ONE.

SOMEONE THAT LIVED IN WINSTON SALEM, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, MY WIFE A SCHOOL TEACHER AND MOST OF HER COLLEAGUES APP STATE GRADS.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE LEAD AND MAKING THIS PROGRAM WORK.

LET'S KEEP IT GOING.

>> >> Chair Ramsey: WELL SAID.

I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU.

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FOR CHAIR BYERS?

HEARING NONE, I'LL JUMP INTO MY REPORT.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

THE NEW YEAR GIVES US THE CHANCE TO VET.

WE SET GOALS FOR BETTER HABITS, BETTER SLEEP AND MORE TIME WITH OUR FAMILIES.

ON A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL, CHALLENGES, MEET NEW GOALS AND BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS.

I FELT THIS WEEK AS WE REFLECTED ON PAST PROJECTS AND ASSESSED CURRENT POLICIES AND OUTLINED NEW GOALS AS WE MOVE FORWARD IN THE NEW YEAR.

YOU HEARD PRESIDENT HANS TALK ABOUT OUR STRATEGIC PLAN, HOW THE OUTCOMES ARE POSITIVE AND HOW WE NEED TO BUILD OFF OF WHAT WE LEARNED OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS.

OUR APPROACH IS WORKING.

WE DON'T NEED TO OVERHAUL THE STRATEGIC PLAN.

WE NEED TO REFINE THE METRICS AND USE WHAT WE LEARNED TO CONTINUE GROWING.

AS 2022 ROLLS OUT BEFORE US, WE MUST ADJUST OUR FOCUS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE WORKFORCE.

TUESDAY, THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MET TO DISCUSS HOW TO ALLOCATE MONEY TO OUR CAMPUSES.

I KNOW THE WORDS FUNDING MODEL MAKE EYES GLAZE OVER.

ADMITTEDLY, IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING YOU NEED A CALCULATOR AND ADVANCED DEGREE TO UNDERSTAND.

I DO NEED THAT TO UNDERSTAND IT.

STRIP AWAY THE JARGON AND FIND THE TRUTH, OUR FUNDING MODEL IS OUT DADED.

FOR EXAMPLE, OUR STRATEGIC PLAN SAYS STUDENT SUCCESS IS A PRIORITY, YET THE FUNDING MODEL INCENTIVIZES GROWTH OVER GRADUATION RATES.

LIKEWISE, WE ENCOURAGE CAMPUSES TO DISTINCTIVE ROLES BUT THE MODEL DOESN'T ACCOUNT FOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE INSTITUTIONS.

THIS HAS TO CHANGE.

SOMETHING HAS BEEN TALKED ABOUT FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE BEEN PART OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND I THINK THIS BOARD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THAT CHANGE.

TOGETHER, WE ARE MOVING TO CREATE A MODEL THAT CLEARLY CONNECTS OUR STRATEGIC GOALS, A MODEL THAT TAKES PERFORMANCE INTO ACCOUNT, FAIR, INTUITIVE AND UNDERSTANDABLE.

IT MAY TAKE TIME CREATING FUNDING FORMULAS, BUT IT SHOULDN'T TAKE A POST GRADUATE DEGREE IN CALCULUS TO UNDERSTAND WHY IT MAKES SENSE.

MY CONGRATULATIONS TO GOVERNOR ROBERTS AND JENNIFER HAYGOOD FOR THE WORK ON THE EFFORT.

I HOPE IT COMES BACK SOON.

WHILE TALKING ABOUT FUNDING, I WANT TO THANK OUR LEGISLATURE FOR FULFILLING BUDGET PRIORITIES CLOSE OF 2021.

WE ARE ABLE TO GIVE EMPLOYEES RAISES WE HEARD ABOUT FROM THE STAFF ASSEMBLY CHAIR.

WE ARE FULLY FUNDED ENROLLMENT, SUPPORT OUR NC PROMISE INSTITUTIONS AND FAYETTE STATE AS A FOURTH AND ONE BILLION DOLLARS IN REPAIRING W RENOVATIS ACROSS OUR CAMPUSES.

THIS ALLOWS US TO REWARD FACULTY AND STAFF AND BETTER STEWARDING CAPITAL.

I WANT LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THOSE THAT ADVOCATED FOR US AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, REPRESENTING OUR CAMPUS WELL DURING 2021.

I KNOW WE'LL BE IN GOOD HANDS DURING THIS YEAR'S SHORT SESSION.

AS I CLOSE OUT REMARKS, I WANT TO SHARE GOOD NEWS ITEMS.

WE SHOULD BE EXCITED ABOUT THE FALL IN LAUNCH OF THE K5 LAB SCHOOL IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA WE HEARD ABOUT.

I WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE APPALACHIAN STATE AND ELKIN SCHOOLS FOR FORMING THE PARTNERSHIP.

WE HAVE SEEN THE GOOD WORK AND LOOK FORWARD TO RECRUITING MORE MOUNTAINEERS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP ON THIS IMPORTANT EFFORT.

I WANT TO CONGRATULATE ECU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ON THE LAUNCH OF ECU HEALTH.

THIS OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP HAS BEEN A LONG TIME IN THE MAKING STRENGTHENING RURAL NORTH CAROLINA SOMETHING I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK CHANCELLOR RODGERS AND EVERY PERSON THAT WORKED TO MAKE THE MERGER HAPPEN.

THESE ARE PROJECTS I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF 2022.

THE PARTNERS BETWEEN UNC CAMPUSES AND SURROUNDING CAMPUSES BRING THE MISSION OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE TO LIFE.

LET'S COOP KEEP THAT GOING GOING FORWARD FOCUS ON DUTIES AND REFLECT ON THE GOOD WORK THE UNIVERSITY DOES THROUGHOUT 2022.

IN MY EXPERIENCE, GRATITUDE GOES A LONG WAY TOWARD SUSTAINING ENTHUSIASM.

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

>> MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, I MOVE TO GO TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO STATUTE 131E-97143-318.11A136 FOR THE WRITTEN MOTION INCLUDED IN THE MEETING MATERIALS WHICH ARE PUBLICLY MADE AVAILABLE.

>> YOU HEARD THE MOTION.

DO I HAVE A SECOND?

>> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR?

ANYONE OPPOSED?

WE'LL NOW MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION.

>> WE ARE NOW BACK IN OPEN SESSION.

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON GOVERNOR BLUE FOR THE REPORT ON UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL.

>> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

THIS REPORT COVERS ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING THE MEETING YESTERDAY.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT MATTHEW BRODY SHARED UPDATES ON STATE FUNDED BONUSES AS WELL AS THE UNIVERSITY ANNUAL RAISE PROCESS.

THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSED UNC POLICY MANUALS, POLICIES EXEMPT IF THE NORTH CAROLINA RESOURCES ACT.

THIS ADDRESS STATUTORY CHANGES NONFACULTY EMPLOYMENT TO I.T.

PROFESSIONALS, COMMISSIONED POLICE OFFICERS, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS AND AUDIT PROFESSIONALS.

WE HAD AN UPDATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MEN'S FOOTBALL COACH AND NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCREASING THE $750,000 CAP FOR COACH DORI'S PARTICIPATION IN THE RETIREMENT PROGRAM TO $2 MILLION.

THIS WILL NOT IMPACT THE OVERALL COMPENSATION.

THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED THE PROVISION IN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE SAME.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE, I MOVE THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS VOTE TO THE $2 MILLION FOR THE SENIOR ATHLETIC EMPLOYEE PROGRAM AS OUTLINED IN HIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND ADOPT THE BOARD RESOLUTION IN YOUR MATERIALS.

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

ANY DISCUSSION?

HEARING NONE, ALL IN FAVOR?

>> AYE.

>> OPPOSED?

THE MOTION PASSES.

I WOULD MAKE A COMMENT THERE.

IN CLOSED SESSION YESTERDAY IN COMMITTEE, I MADE THE COMMENT TO LOOK AT RAISING HIS CAP FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES AT THE UNIVERSITY AS WELL.

CHANCELLORS MIGHT LIKE TO PARTICIPATE AT A HIGHER LEVEL.

IT'S ZERO COST TO THE SYSTEM.

IF OUR SENIOR EMPLOYEES WANT TO DEFER SOME OF THEIR INCOME, I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IT.

I DON'T THINK MR. BRODY DOES OR PRESIDENT EITHER ONE.

AT SOME POINT, I HAVE ASKED MISS BLUE TO CONSIDER THAT.

I WANT TO PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR.

>> WE'LL BRING THAT BACK HOPEFULLY FEBRUARY MEETING.

THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED REPORTS ALL OF WHICH AVAILABLE FOR BOARD EFFECT.

THANK YOU, THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FOR GOVERNOR BLUE'S REPORT?

IF NOT, I WISH YOU WELL.

WE'RE TO HAVE BAD WEATHER AS WE TRAVEL HOME TODAY, SO BE CAREFUL, GET HOME SAFELY.

WE STAND ADJOURNED.

NEXT MEET IS FEBRUARY 24TH IN THE SAME BUILDING.

>> THEY TELL ME BOX LUNCHES ARE COMING AT 10:30.

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