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The 51社区 Board of Trustees will learn about the growing impact of OHIO鈥檚 five institutes that are leading and advancing healthy aging research (opens in a new window); they will also receive an update regarding 51社区鈥檚 Opportunity College and Professions-Focused designations (opens in a new window) within the latest Carnegie Classifications鈥攔ecognitions that affirm the University鈥檚 national leadership in delivering a high-value education that leads to lifelong success.

Additionally, the Board will receive a one-year progress report on OHIO鈥檚 Dynamic Strategy (opens in a new window) since its Board approval in June 2024. The update will include an overview of activities and accomplishments in the first year for each of the plan鈥檚 four pillars: Learn, Discover, Engage and Work.

The Board will also receive an enrollment update from Vice President of Enrollment Management Candace J. Boeninger, who will share an interim progress report on the University鈥檚 multi-year strategic enrollment planning efforts. Additionally, she鈥檒l provide information about continued strong student interest in OHIO and anticipated trends for fall 2025.

Committee meetings will begin on the Athens Campus at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, in Walter Hall 104 and conclude around 2:30 p.m. Committee meetings will resume on Friday, June 13, starting at 9 a.m., with the main board meeting beginning at 11:20 a.m. The complete schedule and agenda for the June meetings, including links to meeting livestreams for both days, is available online at鈥�ohio.edu/trustees (opens in a new window).鈥�

Additional agenda items from the Board of Trustees鈥� June meetings are anticipated to include:

Discover Pillar: Five Institutes of Advancing Healthy Aging Research

Academics and Student Success Committee, 1 p.m., Thursday, June 12, Walter Hall 104

Chief Medical Affairs Officer and Executive Dean of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Kenneth Johnson will share with the Board how 51社区 is emerging as a regional and national leader in healthy aging research through strategic institute development.

The presentation will demonstrate how the five health-focused institutes at 51社区鈥攖he Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute (OMNI) (opens in a new window), the Diabetes Institute (DI) (opens in a new window), the Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI) (opens in a new window), the Institute to Advance Health Equity (ADVANCE) (opens in a new window), and Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging (IMMA) 鈥� contribute to advancing the Discover Pillar (opens in a new window) of the Dynamic Strategy. Johnson will also highlight both the distinct contributions of the institutes and their collaborative efforts in advancing research related to healthy aging.

Additionally, the Board will learn more about the University鈥檚 strategic rationale for evolving the Edison Biotechnology Institute (EBI) (opens in a new window) into a newly rebranded Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging.

2025 Carnegie Classifications

Academics and Student Success Committee, 1 p.m., Thursday, June 12, Walter Hall 104

Vice President of University Communications and Marketing Robin Oliver will share details on OHIO鈥檚 Professions-Focused and Opportunity College designations, and the newly redesigned system for classifying universities from the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education.

The presentation will outline a description of the new Institutional Classification, which has replaced the 50-year-old 鈥淏asic Classification鈥� for Universities, as well as how 51社区 is now classified. Oliver will also share information on the entirely new Access and Earnings Classification system, which includes a newly established 鈥淥pportunity Colleges and Universities鈥� distinction.

FY25 Forecast and FY26 All Funds Operating Budget

Resources, Facilities, and Affordability Committee, 9 a.m., Friday, June 13, Walter Hall 104

Vice President for Finance & Administration, CFO and Treasurer David B. Moore will present an overview of the FY25 financial forecast. The presentation will also highlight how OHIO has balanced revenues and expenses in the proposed FY26 budget by methodically using reserves, continuing to focus on developing and implementing strategies and achieving a sustainable multi-year budget approach.

Capital Projects

Resources, Facilities, and Affordability Committee, 9 a.m., Friday, June 13, Walter Hall 104

The Board will consider several new capital projects, including:

• College of Fine Arts Facilities Renewal - The Board will consider a resolution for the continuation of efforts to upgrade and consolidate the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts (opens in a new window) facilities. This project supports the 鈥淏ringing the Arts Together鈥� initiative and includes the design and construction of the Patton Center for Arts and Education (opens in a new window), along with essential safety and programmatic upgrades for each school in the college. It also addresses floodplain mitigation, renovates Seigfred Hall, expands and renovates the Sculpture Studio, and provides minor improvements in Glidden and Putnam Halls. This $112 million project would be funded with a combination of State Capital Appropriations, Century Bond residual funding, external gift funding and fundraising.
• 51社区 Southern Exterior Improvements - The Board will consider a resolution to address critical deferred maintenance of multiple buildings on the OHIO Southern (opens in a new window) campus including the Collins Center, Academic Center, Dingus Center and Riffe Center. Repairs involve replacing or restoring roofing materials, membranes, insulation, gutters, skylights and snow guards. This $650,000 project would be funded with a combination of Regional Higher Education Departmental Reserves and State Capital Appropriations.
• 51社区 Chillicothe Bennett Hall Storm Sewer Improvements - The Board will consider a resolution to address urgent deferred maintenance by repairing and replacing a storm drain runoff system and rooftop runoff infrastructure at the OHIO Chillicothe (opens in a new window) campus. This $625,000 project would be funded with State Capital Appropriations.