>> CHAIR: THAT'S GOOD.

[LAUGHS] GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE.

WELCOME TO OUR MEETING.

I WOULD FIRST LIKE TO RECOGNIZE REPRESENTATIVES PICKET AND WILLIS.

I HAVE NOT SEEN PICKET.

I THINK REPRESENTATIVE WILLIS IS HERE.

I HAVE SEEN HIM.

[APPLAUSE] THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO FOR THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

ALSO, WE HAVE BEN TEAGUE OF BILTMORE FARMS WORKING ON THE PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.

I'LL NOW CALL ON MR. CAMERON BROWN TO GIVE THE INVOCATION.

I ASK EVERYONE TO BE MINDFUL TODAY AS YOU GO ABOUT YOUR DAY ABOUT THE PLANE CRASH WITH THE MILITARY HELICOPTER AND THE LIVES LOST AND FIRST RESPONDERS STILL WORKING.

CAMERON?

>> LET US BOW OUR HEADS.

HEAVENLY SPIRIT, WE COME BEFORE YOU WITH GRATITUDE.

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE BLESSINGS YOU HAVE BESTOWED UPON OUR STATE AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

TODAY AS WE GATHER TO FULFILL THE DUTIES ENTRUSTED TO US BY THE PEOPLE WE ASK FOR YOUR THOUGHTS.

MAY YOUR WISDOM BE ALIGNED WITH INTEGRITY AND PURPOSE.

WE ASK YOU TO WATCH OVER US.

AS WE ENTER 2025, WE PRAY FOR THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ENSURE HIGHER EDUCATION REMAINS AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE ALLOWING OUR UNIVERSITY TO GROW.

CONTINUE TO BLESS OUR STATE AND NATION.

IN YOUR NAME WE PRAY, AMEN.

>> AMEN.

THANK YOU.

SECRETARY BURRIS-FLOYD, WILL YOU PLEASE CALL THE ROLL?

>> YES, MA'AM.

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE.

>> CHAIR MURPHY?

>> HERE.

>> VICE-CHAIR BLUE.

>> HERE.

>> DR. BARNS.

>> HERE.

>> MR. BRANTLY.

>> HERE.

>> MR. CAMERON BROWN.

>> HERE.

>> MR. HARRY BROWN.

>> HERE.

>> MR. CLARK?

>> HERE.

>> MRS. CALLEN?

>> HERE.

>> MR. DAVIS?

>> HERE.

>> MR. FORD?

>> PRESENT.

MR. FRALEY?

>> HERE.

>> MRS. GREELEY?

HERE.

>> MR. HOLLY.

>> GOOD MORNING.

>> MR. HOLTON?

>> HERE.

>> MR. HUTCHENS.

MR. MITCHELL?

>> HERE.

>> MRS. NICHOLS.

>> GOOD MORNING.

>> GOOD MORNING.

MR. POPE?

>> PRESENT.

MR. BRADLEY -- EXCUSE ME, MRS. RAMSEY.

SO SORRY.

MRS. SLOANE.

MR. WHITE?

>> HERE.

>> MR. WILLIFORD?

>> HERE.

MADAM CHAIR, YOU HAVE A QUAH UM.

QUORUM.K >> DOES ANYONE HAVE A CONFLICT OR WHAT WOULD APPEAR AS A CONFLICT UNDER THE STATE ETHIC'S ACT.

LET ME KNOW NOW.

I CALL ON PRESIDENT HANS FOR HIS REPORT.

>> GOOD MORNING.

WE TALK ABOUT PUBLIC EDUCATION AS A COMPACT, MUTUAL BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND PEOPLE OF THE STATE.

THE HEART OF THAT PROMISE IS SIMPLE.

IN EXCHANGE FOR GENEROUS PUBLIC FUNDING, WE KEEP LIFE CHANGING EDUCATION WITHIN EASY REACH OF NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES.

PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW THE INSTITUTIONS THEY SUPPORT ARE READY AND EAGER TO WELCOME STUDENTS FROM EVERY WALK OF LIFE, KEEPING THEM AFFORDABLE TO FAMILIES AT ALL INCOME LEVELS.

LOW TUITION, NI IN OTHER WORDS, IS OUR MOST BASIC PUBLIC TRUST.

IT IS A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA.

I OFTEN SPEAK OF IT AS A MORAL OBLIGATION AS WELL.

STATE EDUCATION HAS ERODED IN RECENT YEARS AND THERE IS EVIDENCE IT HAS, AT LEAST NATIONALLY, I BELIEVE COST IS ONE KEY FACTOR.

NO MATTER HOW WELL DESIGNED OUR AID POLICY, NO MATTER HOW WELCOMING OUR WORDS, YOU CAN'T EXPECT PEOPLE THAT WORK HARD PUTTING FOOD ON THEIR KITCHEN TABLES TO SUPPORT UNIVERSITIES IF THEY ARE PRICED LIKE LUXURY GOODS.

IT HAS BROKEN DOWN WITH TUITION RISING BEYOND THE MEANS OF REGULAR FAMILIES.

ACCORDING TO DATA FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD, TUITION AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE DOUBLED OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS, INCREASING 102% WHILE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME GREW BY 39%.

THAT'S A RECIPE FOR RESENTMENT AND SCEPTICISM TOWARD HIGHER EDUCATION.

THAT'S WHY I'M SO ENCOURAGED BY OUR RECORD HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA.

SINCE 2020, WHEN I STARTED IN THIS ROLE, THE INSTATE TUITION HAS NOT BUDGED WHILE STATE FUNDING FOR THE UNC SYSTEM INCREASED 32%.

LET ME EMPHASIZE -- 32%.

TWICE THE RATE OF INFLATION DURING THOSE YEARS.

THANK YOU TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THIS STATE AND THEIR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES.

THAT'S THE COMPACT IN ACTION, THE REASON WE ENJOY BOTH LOW COST AND HIGH QUALITY.

GRADUATION RATES ARE UP, DEBT IS DOWN AS YOU CAN SEE ON THAT CHART.

TUITION REMAINS NEAR THE BOTTOM OF ALL PEERS FROM ACROSS THE NATION.

TOGETHER WE HAVE CEMENTED NORTH CAROLINA'S LONG CHERISHED REPUTATION TREATING EDUCATION LIKE THE PUBLIC GOOD THAT IT IS.

IT'S NOT A COINCIDENCE THAT WE HAVE SEEN STRONGER STATE SUPPORT OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS ALONGSIDE A NINE YEAR HALT TO TUITION INCREASES.

SHARP RISE OF STUDENT COSTS ARE IN THE FIRST TWO DECADES OF CENTURY PUT A STRAIN ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND UNIVERSITY.

OUR RETURN TO DISCIPLINED CONTROL OF TUITION COSTS IN RECENT YEARS HAS HELPED TO REBUILD TRUST AND REINFORCE THE COMPACT BETWEEN THE PEOPLE AND UNIVERSITIES.

IT'S WORTH REMEMBERING WHY LOW TUITION HAS BEEN A CORNERSTONE OF NORTH CAROLINA'S OVERALL SUCCESS.

AFFORDABLE TUITION LOWERS THE RISK OF OPPORTUNITY.

IT ENSURES STUDENTS DON'T HAVE TO TAKE ON BURD BURDENSOME DEAD AND CAN AFFORD TO MAKE ACADEMIC DECISIONS OUT OF CURIOSITY INSTEAD OF ANXIETY.

THIS IS A KEY REASON FOR THE DECLINE IN MANY TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC MAJORS, ART AND MUSIC TO MATH AND THE HUMANITIES, IN FAVOR OF PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED DEGREES.

IF WE WANT TO SUSTAIN THE BROAD-MINDED MISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ADDITION TO CAREER PREPARATION, BOTH, AND I ABSOLUTELY DO, THEN LOW TUITION IS CRITICAL.

SECOND, LOW TUITION IS ALSO VITAL FOR THE POWERFUL MESSAGE IT SENDS ABOUT OPENNESS AND BELONGING.

STUDENTS AND FAMILIES NEED ASSURANCE THAT THE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES BELONG TO THEM AS MUCH AS ANYONE ELSE.

THAT MESSAGE IS HARD TO DELIVER IF THE STICKER PRICE IS BEYOND THE MEANS OF THE WORKING CLASS.

WE HAVE DONE IMPORTANT WORK TO EXPAND AND SIMPLIFY FINANCIAL AID.

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS WILL REMAIN VITAL FOR PROTECTING FAIR ACCESS TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION.

NO MESSAGING CAN COMPETE WITH THE POWER AND DIRECTNESS OF AFFORDABLE TUITION.

FINALLY, I THINK WE OFTEN OVERLOOK HOW MUCH LOW COST CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACADEMIC STRENGTH AND VIBRANCY OF OUR INSTITUTIONS.

I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW OFTEN I MEET BRILLIANT PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, CHANCELLORS AND ALUMNI FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND COLLEGE, THAT OWE THEIR SUCCESS TO NAVIGATING LIFE WITH MINIMUM DEBT AND MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITY.

THIS IS PRECISELY BECAUSE OUR UNIVERSITIES CONTINUE TO DRAW TALENT FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND BELIEFS THAT THEY CAN FULFILL THEIR MISSION OF DISCOVERY IN THE MISSION OF TRUTH.

IT IS PLAIN THAT ANY INSTITUTION SUFFERS WHEN IT DRA DRAWS TOO MUCH FROM A NARROW SLICE OF FAMILIES.

FROM ONLY THOSE WITH SPECIFIC CAREER ASPIRATIONS.

THAT'S HOW YOU END UP WITH A NARROWING OF DEBATE, CONSTRAINING OF IDEAS, A YFERRED UNIVERSITY THAT CAN LOSE TOUCH WITH THE STATE ITS MEANT TO SERVE.

NONE OF US WANT A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY THAT STANDS APART FROM THE REST OF NORTH CAROLINA.

WE SHOULD ALWAYS BE?

IN A VIBRANT PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATION WITH ALL OF THE PEOPLE IN THE STATE.

THAT MAKES US SMARTER AND BETTER AT WHAT WE DO.

AFFORDABLE TUITION KEEPS US GROUNDED IN THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF THE WHOLE STATE.

THAT IS MUCH TO OUR MUTUAL BENEFIT.

AFTER A RECENT SPEECH WHERE I TOUCHED ON MANY OF THESE SAME POINTS, A STUDENT CAME UP TO ME AND SHARED HER GRATITUDE.

TO YOU ALL, FOR LOW TUITION.

SHE LITERALLY COLLAPSED IN MY ARMS CRYING.

THE TEARS STREAMING DOWN HER CHEEKS -- THAT'S NOT AN APOCRYPHAL STORY, A REAL AND HUMAN STORY OF APPRECIATION.

IT'S INCREDIBLY MOVING FOR ME AND ALL THOSE THERE TO WITNESS IT.

THAT'S A LEGACY OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND THE PEOPLE OF OUR STATE CAN TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN.

THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

>> CHAIR: THANK YOU, PRESIDENT HANS, FOR YOUR REMARKS.

AS YOU JUST HEARD, WE HAVE KEPT IN-STATE TUITION LOW FOR MANY YEARS AND NOW MORE THAN EVER, WE MUST NURTURE A CULTURE OF AFFORDABILITY FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA.

I AM PROUD OF NO TUITION INCREASES FOR STATE RESIDENTS OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS, GOING ON NINE.

A 3% CAP ON STUDENT FEE INCREASES, LOWER TUITION AT FOUR UNIVERSITIES UNDER NORTH CAROLINA PROMISE.

IT'S A RARE STORY IN HIGHER EDUCATION, AND IT DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED.

I'M GRATEFUL TO TAXPAYER, STATE LEADERS FOR THE STRONG INVESTMENT.

I APPRECIATE THE WORK OF PRESIDENT HANS, BOARD OF TRUSTEE, CHANCELLORS AND ADMINISTRATORS THAT KEEP STUDENTS AT THE CENTER OF THE MISSION.

YOUR EFFORTS HAVE MADE THIS TUITION FREE AS POSSIBLE.

WE MUST REMEMBER THAT STUDENTS PAY MORE THAN TUITION TO ATTEND OUR UNIVERSITIES.

FOR EXAMPLE, A STUDENT'S AVERAGE ANNUAL COST FOR FOOD AND HOUSING IS $11,000.18.

$11,018.

MORE THAN DOUBLE THE AVERAGE COST OF IN-STATE TUITION AT THE UNIVERSITIES.

STUDENT FEES $7,084 ADDED TO THE BILL ON AVERAGE.

THAT IS A BIG ASK FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES.

THIS BOARD STUDIED THE TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE AT OUR INSTITUTIONS.

WE ALL UNDERSTAND THE NEED FOR SERVICES TO SUPPORT HEALTH, CAMPUS SAFETY, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND ATHLETIC, ALL OF WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY TUITION.

HOWEVER, AS WE INCREASE FEES AND LIVING COSTS FOR STUDENTS, WE MUST LOOK FOR WAYS TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD.

WHEREVER POSSIBLE, INCREASE IN ONE COST SHOULD BE OFFSET BY DECREASE IN ANOTHER.

IF TECHNOLOGY FEES GO UP, WHERE CAN WE BRING OTHER FEES DOWN?

IF FOOD PRICES RISE, WHAT STEPS CAN WE TAKE TO BALANCE A STUDENT'S LIVING EXPENSES?

AN OVERALL FEE INCREASE SHOULD BE A LAST RESORT, NOT FIRST STEP.

HIGHER EDUCATION IS FACING A DIFFERENT OUT LOOK THAN 10 OR 20 YEARS AGO.

THIS LEADS US TO HAVE DIFFICULT CONFERSES ABOUT WHAT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE SUSTAINABLE AND ABOUT WHAT IS REASONABLE TO ASK OF OUR STUDENTS.

ALREADY, I HAVE SEEN OUR INSTITUTIONS TOUGH QUESTIONS AND REDUCING COSTS FOR POSSIBLE, AND THAT TREND IS REASSURING AND I HOPE IT CONTINUES.

FOR NEARLY ANY FAMILY, A FOUR YEAR DEGREE THAT COSTS 60 OR $70,000 IS A MAJOR INVESTMENT, NOT SIMPLE PURPOSE.

FOR MOST, THE QUESTION ABOUT COLLEGE IS NOT ABOUT WHETHER IT'S TRULY AFFORDABLE, IT'S WHETHER THE COST OF COLLEGE IS MANAGEABLE.

IN AN ERA WHERE INFLATION HAS SPIKED, THE PRICE OF GROCERIES, RENTS AND UTILITIES, MANAGING A HOUSEHOLD BUDGET MEANS A DECISION BETWEEN EATING AND PAYING RENT, BETWEEN REPAIRING A CAR OR KEEPING A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT.

THAT REALITY MAKES ANY FOUR YEAR DEGREE LOOK OUT OF REACH.

AS WE KNOW, A DEGREE FROM ONE OF OUR UNIVERSITIES IS A GOOD INVESTMENT WITH STRONG RETURNS THAT DELIVERS ON THE PROMISE OF ECONOMIC MOIBL MOBILITY FOR THOSE THAT GRADUATE.

I HOPE TO CONTINUE TO THE PATH TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND SET THEM UP FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS.

THE UNC SYSTEM IS A STAND OUTON THIS FRONT BECAUSE OF OUR CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE COLLEGE FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS.

THIS COMMITMENT HAS NOT BEEN EASY.

IT INVOLVED REWORKING THE FUNDING MODEL, ADJUSTING BUDGET PRIORITIES AND PLANNING FOR A FUTURE THAT INCLUDES FEWER 18-24-YEAR-OLDS.

THE NEXT FEW YEARS MAY TEST OUR RESOLVE, BUT LET'S BE WILLING TO PUT STUDENTS FIRST EVEN WHEN IT'S HARD.

LET'S CONTINUE A CULTURE OF AFFORDABILITY AT OUR INSTITUTIONS.

THANK YOU, AND THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

WE'LL NOW CONSIDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ON ITEM 5 OF THE AGENDA.

ARE THERE ANY ITEMS THAT MEMBERS WISH TO HAVE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION?

IF NOT, I ASK FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS FROM CONSENT.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

ANY OPPOSED?

OKAY.

I WILL NOW HEAR FROM MR. BRADLEY ON THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE.

>> MR. BRADLEY: THANK YOU, CHAIR MURPHY.

CHAIR MURPHY AND MEMBERS, THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE RECEIVED A PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTING THE 2025 TUITION AND FEES PROPOSAL FOR THE SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS WHICH WILL BE VOTED ON NEXT MONTH'S MEETING.

THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED AN UPDATE ON THE FUNDING MODEL AND PRESENTATION ON STUDENT HOUSING.

ALL OF THE ITEMS WERE FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

DURING THE VIRTUAL MEETING MONDAY, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED SIX ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA THE BOARD APPROVED.

EIGHT NEW PROJECTS AT FIVE INSTITUTIONS AND INCREASED AUTHORIZATIONS AT SEVEN INSTITUTIONS.

AUTHORIZATION TO DEMOLISH THE LEGENDS BUILDING, TO DEMOLISH THE FIELDHOUSE, FOR NCTA TO AMEND THE EXISTING GROUND LEASE WITH THE REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION TO ENABLE THE FOUNDATION TO FINANCIAL A STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT AND REFINANCE EXISTING BONDS.

AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY BY DEED OF 8.13 ACRES FOR BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITIES AND FINALLY, AUTHORIZATION FOR NC STATE TO ACQUIRE LEASE FOR CAMPUS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, THE COMMITTEE MET WITH THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO REVIEW THE UPCOMING BUDGET, NON-BUDGET PRIORITIES 25-26 SELF-LIQUIDATING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNC SYSTEM AND FEDERAL POLICY PROPOSALS ALL TO BE VOTED ON DURING THE FEBRUARY MEETING.

LASTLY, I WAS REMISS IN NOT RECOGNIZING JENNIFER HAYGOOD CELEBRATED A BIRTHDAY.

I THINK IT WAS CELEBRATED WELL BY THE SYSTEM STAFF AND WISH HER HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

THANK YOU, CHAIR MURPHY.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> CHAIR: WOULD YOU LIKE US TO SING?

I LOVE TO SING -- ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE A MICROPHONE.

WE'LL NOW MOVE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING POLICIES AND PROGRAMS AND GOVERNOR DAVIS IS GOING TO PROVIDE THAT FOR US.

HE DID A FINE JOB YESTERDAY.

THANK YOU.

>> GOVERNOR DAVIS: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

ON BEHALF OF CHAIR HUTCHENS, GOVERNORS AT THE VIRTUAL MEETING, COMMITTEE POLICIES PROGRAMS APPROVED FIVE INSTITUTION REQUESTS FOR LICENSURE AND THREE LIMITED LICENSES SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WERE JUST ADOPTED.

SEVEN COURSES SUBMITTED BY PROJECT LEAD THE WAY MAINTAINED 5.0 WEIGHT AS APIBCI COURSES SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA.

THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED THE ANNUAL UPDATE ON THE TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM SUBMITTED TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

THE PROGRAM WAS CREATED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH THE PURPSES OF PREPARING STUDENTS AS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE STEM, ELEMENTARY OR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN THE STATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

THE PROGRAM HAS GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY IN APPLICATIONS AND PARTICIPANTS SINCE THE ADDITION OF ELEMENTARY, EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND EXPANSION TO TEN INSTITUTIONS.

IN OUR IN-PERSON MEETING YESTERDAY, DR. DAVID ENGLISH BEGAN WITH AN UPDATE ON THE WESTERN CAMPUS RECOVERY ON THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE HELENE.

OUR INSTITUTIONS WORK TD TIRELESSLY TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF THE MISSION OF TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SERVICE.

THIS DEDICATION SERVES AS A TESTAMENT TO CAMPUS LEADERS, SUPPORTERS, FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH PROVIDED CRITICAL INVESTMENT TO FUEL RECOVERY AND PROGRESS ACROSS THE AFFECTED INSTITUTIONS AND CONTINUES TO DO SO.

ALL THREE INSTITUTIONS APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE INCREASED STUDENT ENROLLMENT FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER COMPARED TO THE LAST TWO YEARS IN LIGHT OF HURRICANE HELENE IS A TESTAMENT TO THE INVESTMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

THANK YOU TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

REPRESENTATIVE WILLIS, PLEASE PASS THAT TO YOUR COLLEAGUES.

WE ARE SELF GRATEFUL.

ALL OF THE FOLKS INVOLVED INVINVOLVED ARE.

VICE PRESIDENT MARTIN CONTINUED THE PRESENTATION FROM NOVEMBER ON INITIATIVES AIMED AT IMPROVING HEALTHCARE IN NORTH CAROLINA.

THE TRAINING FUND WILL SUPPORT EXPANDING OR ESTABLISHING NEW RURAL RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMS ACROSS ECU HEALTH AND MCU HEALTH IN SIX HIGH NEED SPECIALTDIES WITH THE AIM OF INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS PRACTICING IN UNDER SERVED RURAL AREAS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA .

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THE BOARD WILL CONTINUE WITH UPDATES ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS AND OUTCOMES.

THE COMMITTEE ACKNOWLEDGED AND CELEBRATED THE ANNOUNCEMENT EARLIER THIS WEEK OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORLD CLASS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LED BY UNC HEALTH.

THERE WAS AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESPECIALLY TO PHIL BURGER, WESLEY BEST OF YOUR RECOLLECTIONS, PRESIDENT HANS AND CHAIR RAMSEY FOR ENVISIONING THIS HOSPITAL AND EMBARKING ON THIS MONUMENT ALLEN DEFER.

AL ENDEAVOR.

VICE PRESIDENT IMPLEMENTED TWO ADOPTED POLICIES, POLICY ON FACULTY WORKLOAD 100% COMPLIANCE INSTITUTION WIDE ON WORKLOAD PLANS.

I'M GRATEFUL TO ALL OF THE UNIVERSITIES FOR THEIR HART WORK IN MAKING CERTAIN THAT WE REACH THE 100% COMPLIANCE.

WITH REGARD TO THE POLICY ON ACADEMIC PROGRAM PLANNING, ALL INSTITUTIONS HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE PROGRAM REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND A REGULATION AND USER MANUAL ARE BEING CREATED TO GUIDE NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM APPLICATIONS, INCORPORATING INFORMATION ON ROI, WORKFORCE NEEDS AND STUDENT DEMAND.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DR. SEAN ROBERTSON AND DR. ASHTON CLEMONS PRESENTED THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE UNC SYSTEM WIDE REVIEW OF TEACHER PREPARATION IN EARLY LITERACY.

I'M PLEASED TO REPORT AS DIRECTED BY DIRECTORS IN THE FALL ALL PROGRAMS WERE IN COMPLIANCE DECEMBER 1, 2024.

GRATITUDE TO CHAIR MURPHY FOR HER TIRELESS EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE OF READING ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.

THANK YOU, CHAIR MURPHY.

FINALLY, THREE OF OUR ESTEEMED CHANCELLORS RODGERS FROM EAST CAROLINA, MARTIN FROM NORTH CAROLINA A & T AND GABER FROM UNC CHARLOTTE PRESENTED ON THE IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AT AND THROUGH THEIR INSTITUTIONS.

THEY SHARED EXAMPLES OF CROSS DISCIPLINARY TRANSLATIONAL AND USE-INSPIRED RESEARCH AMONG OTHERS, AND THE WAYS IN WHICH RESEARCH CONNECTS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND.

THERE WAS DISCUSSION OF THE VITAL ROLE RESEARCH AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION PLAYS IN AMONG OTHER THING, ADVANCING HEALTHCARE, STRENGTHENING OUR MILITARY AND DEFENSE, ESTABLISHING NEW BUSINESSES, CREATING JOBS AND INNOVATING TO IMPROVE THE LIVE OF CITIZENS AND IMPORTANT TO THE STATE AND NATION OF INVESTING MORE IN SUCH RESEARCH.

MADAM CHAIR, THANK YOU, AND THAT CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

>> CHAIR: THANK YOU.

I WILL NOW HEAR FROM MRS. COWARD FOR THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL.

>> MRS. COWARD: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

WE'LL HEAR FROM THE CHAIR OF THE STAFF ASSEMBLY SHAYNA HILL FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.

>> GOOD MORNING, CHAIR MURPHY.

GOVERNORS, CHANCELLORS, PRESIDENT HANS AND UNC FAMILY.

THE UNC STAFF ASSEMBLY HONORS ONE STAFF EMPLOYEE EACH YEAR WHO EXEMPLIFIES EXCELLENCE IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL INTERACTIONS, PROVIDES EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THEIR CAMPUS OUTSIDE THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION, AND PROVIDES EXEMPLORY SERVICE TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

IT IS MY ABSOLUTE HONOR TO INTRODUCE THIS YEAR'S IR SKIN B. BOLLS STAFF SERVICE AWARDEE.

PLEASE DIRECT YOUR ATTENTION TO THE VIDEO.

[VIDEO ] [ROOSTER CROWING ] >> TIM VOLUNTEERED TO DRIVE THE BUS AND COME TO WORK.

HE IS A SERVANT LEADER TO USE A PHRASE OVER USED.

THE FACT THAT HE SERVED THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, TIM IS DESERVING OF THIS REWARD.

WHAT HE DOES IS SO IMPORTANT FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND OUR STUDENTS TO MAKE SURE THEY GET FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

>> ONE OF THE BIGGEST THINGS IS LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW AND SEEING STUDENTS WE ARE HELPING.

WE ARE HELPING PEOPLE.

>> I KNOW WITH OTHER COLLEGES AND FINANCIAL AID OFFICES, THEY WERE NOT AS OPEN AS TIM.

THEY SHOWED ME THE NUMBERS, BUT HE RELATED TO MY SITUATION.

FINANCIAL AID TOOK THE BURDEN OFF OF COMING TO COLLEGE.

>> TIM HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS LIKE FAST SA ON WHEELS.

WE DON'T EXPECT PEOPLE TO COME TO FIND OUT THE INFORMATION.

TIM MAKES SURE STUDENTS THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE KNOW WHERE TO FIND THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

>> WHEN WE TALK ABOUT FASA, THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT A FREE APPLICATION MEANS.

WE ARE ONE OF THE LOWEST INCOME COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA.

PEOPLE COULDN'T COME TO SCHOOL WITHOUT THAT HELP.

>> HE HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL, ONE CHANGING THE NAME OF FASA.

IT WAS STAFF COUNCIL.

TIM MEETS REGULARLY WITH THE CHANCELLOR AND COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF STAFF TO BE SURE OUR NEEDS ARE BEING MET AND OUR VOICE IS BEING HEARD.

>> WHEN I CAME HERE, I WANTED THE ABILITY TO SERVE OTHERS.

IT REPRESENTS 660 STAFF MEMBERS ACROSS CAMPUS.

THEY HELP ADVOCATE FOR STAFF, CHANGES, POLICIES, PROCEDURES, ANY OF THOSE THINGS WE NEED TO CHANGE WHEN IT COMES TO STAFF.

>> EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR, RESERVE PARKING.

THEY HAVE ARRIVED.

WE WANT TO GIVE THAT TO PENNY.

PENNY HAD BROUGHT IT TO OUR ATTENTION AND SAID WE STARTED TO MAKE SURE OUR EMPLOYEES ARE RECOGNIZED, SO YOU VOTED AT THE LAST MEETING.

NOW THEY ARE OFFICIALLY CREATED.

>> WITH TIM BEING THE PRESIDENT OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, HE IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE WHO WAS A STUDENT HERE, WAS A WORK STATE STUDENT HERE, WAS SGA PRESIDENT HERE.

HE MET HIS WIFE HERE.

HE GOT HIS START FROM RCC, STUDENTS NEED TO SEE THAT YOU CAN START HERE AND GO ANYWHERE.

>> HAVE OVER 800 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK AT RCC.

I HELP WITH REGISTRATION.

I'M THERE FOR EVERY GRADUATION.

I'M MAKING SURE MY TIES ARE STILL THERE WITH RCC.

THEY ARE LIKE FAMILY TO ME.

WHEN THEY ASKED ME TO BE PRESIDENT, I SAID YES BECAUSE WE ARE ONE OF THE ONLY ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

MOST ARE DISSOLVED OR WENT AWAY.

>> OUR DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY FACING A BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE.

THAT IS ALSO CREATING A LOT OF ISSUES AND CHALLENGES THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY.

IF WE DON'T HAVE BUS DRIVERS, WE HAVE TO RUN SECOND LOADS OR CANCEL A ROUTE ALL TOGETHER.

MR. TIM ST STANDS OUT TO BE SPECIAL BECAUSE HE GIVES WITHOUT HESITATION.

TWO YEARS AGO WHEN WE DIDN'T HAVE A DRIVER FOR BUS 33, HE HAS A FULL TIME JOB, GETTING UP IN THE MORNING AT 5:30, 6:00, HE.

HE.CO.

COMES TO CAMPUS.

THAT MAKES HIM SPECIAL.

NOT EVERYONE TAKES ON AN EXTRA JOB.

HE STEPPED IN TO HELP US OUT.

HERE WE ARE THREE YEARS LATER AND HE'S PART OF THE FAMILY.

[VIDEO ENDS ] [APPLAUSE] >> WILL MR. SAMSON PLEASE RISE TO BE RECOGNIZED?

[APPLAUSE] >> THANK YOU, CHAIR MURPHY.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> CHAIR: THANK YOU SO MUCH.

WE ARE HONORED TO RECOGNIZE YOU TODAY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO STUDENTS AND TO THE SYSTEM.

THANK YOU, MISS HILL.

I THINK IT'S GOOD TO HIGHLIGHT OUR PEOPLE BECAUSE WE HAVE A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE HELPING TO DO TREMENDOUS THINGS FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND IT'S ALWAYS A HIGHLIGHT.

AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS.

OKAY, WE'LL NOW HEAR FROM MR. MITCHELL WITH THE REPORT ON THE COMMITTEE OF UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE.

>> MR. MITCHELL: THE COMMITTEE MET YESTERDAY AND HAS FOUR ACTION ITEMS FOR THE BOARD TODAY.

THE FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS IS APPOINTMENTS TO THE KITTY HAWK BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF RAY CARRY AND CROWDER AND HEATHER NO, SIR TO THE KITTY HAWK BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR MATERIALS.

I MOVE TO REAPPOINT RAY CARRY AND CARRY CROWDER AND APPOINT RAY NORRIS FOR TERMS THAT BEGIN FEBRUARY 1, 2025 AND END JANUARY 31, 2027.

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

IS THERE DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR PLEASE INDICATE BY SAYING AYE.

OPPOSED?

OKAY.

>> NEXT THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE AND BRING BEFORE THE BOARD JIM ROSE TO STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY DIRECTORS.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION IN YOUR MATERIALS.

ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY, I MOVE TO APPOINT JIM FOR THE TERM ENDING 2029.

>> CHAIR: YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR INDICATE BY SAYING AYE?

OPPOSED?

>> MR. MITCHELL: THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO BRING TO THE BOARD RICH ALLISON.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE IN YOUR MATERIALS.

I MOVE TO APPOINT RICH ALLISON TO FILL A PARTIAL TERM VACANCY ENDING JUNE 30TH, 2027 UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

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

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR INDICATE BY SAYING AYE.

OPPOSED?

MOTION CARRIES.

>> THE LAST APPOINTMENT IS THE UNC ASHEVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

ANDREW HEATH WAS NOMINATED AND APPROVED TO FILL THE PARTIAL TERM VACANCY.

INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE IN YOUR MATERIALS.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT TO FILL A TERM VACANCY ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 ON THE NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

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

IS THERE DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

OPPOSED?

MOTION CARRIES.

>> FINALLY, THE COMMITTEE HEARD FROM ANDREW TRIP ON A PROPOSED NEW POLICY CAMPUS GATHERS AND STUDENT CONDUCT MATTERS.

THIS IS THE CONCEPTS PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED AS INFORMED BY THE FEEDBACK RECEIVED ACROSS THE SYSTEM.

THE POLICY WAS APPROVED AND WILL BE ON THE FULL BOARD AGENDA IN FEBRUARY.

THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> CHAIR: THANK YOU.

WE'LL NOW HEAR FROM MR. HOLLY ON THE MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS.

>> MADAM CHAIR, MY DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE AND PRESIDENT OF THE SYSTEM, A HISTORIC MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE CONVENED YESTERDAY.

I AM HONORED TO REPORT THE COMMITTEE HELD A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION FACILITATED BY LEAD STAFF DR. TAYLOR TO HIGHLIGHT THE SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS OUR HMSIS ARE ENGAGED IN TO LEVERAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND INCREASE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS.

FIRST, I WANT TO THANK EACH OF OUR HMS CHANCELLORS, NOT ONLY FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN YESTERDAY'S ROUND TABLE, BUT ALSO FOR THEIR INNOVATIVE AND COMMUNITY MINDED LEADERSHIP.

I WOULD ADD THAT ADDITIONAL THANKS GOES TO THE THREE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS WHO JOINED US TO SHARE THE IMPACT THAT THEIR HMSI HAS HAD ON THEIR SUCCESS.

STAFF SERGEANT STORY FROM FEDERAL STATE UNIVERSITY, ENTREPRENEUR JAMAR HAMILTON FROM NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, CHEATHAM WHITE SCHOLAR GIRARD MASON FROM NORTH CAROLINA A & T STATE UNIVERSITY.

DURING THE ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION, MADAM CHAIR, OUR CHANCELLORS SHARED A VARIETY OF PARTNERSHIP SUCH AS CHANCELLOR EDMONDS AT ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITIES, PARTICIPATION WITH THE COAST GUARD WHICH PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS, RESERVES STATUS AND GUARANTEED OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL IN MISSIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES.

CHANCELLOR ALLISON AT FEDERAL STATE UNIVERSITY, FSU COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE MILITARY OFFERING FREE TUITION TO MILITARY STUDENTS AND AFFILIATES, AND THROUGH THE FSU, FORT LIBERTY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.

CHANCELLOR MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA A & T, COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE CHEATHAM WHITE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTED BY NONE OTHER THAN OUR NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

CHANCELLOR DIXON OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, FUNDING PROVIDED BY P & C FOUNDATION FOR THEIR CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

CHANCELLOR CUMMINGS UNC AT PEMBROKE, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY AS WELL AS THE LEGISLATIVE FUNDING FOR THE NEW COLLEGE OF OPT METRIC.

WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP WITH NASCAR PROVIDING ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS A TALENT PIPELINE INTO MOTOR SPORTS CAREERS.

IN CLOSING, MADAM CHAIR, I WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXCEPTIONAL WORK DONE BY THE HMSI CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TEAMS.

AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE, HMSI IS CRITICAL TO THE MISSION AND OVERALL SUCCESS OF OUR GREAT UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

WE HONOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR CONSTITUENCIES.

I LOOK FORWARD TO DISCUSSION AND PROPOSING ACTIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HMSIS IN FUTURE MEETINGS.

AGAIN, MADAM CHAIR, IT'S AN HONOR TO REPORT.

THANK YOU.

>> CHAIR: IF YOU MISSED OUT ON THE MEETING YESTERDAY, YOU MISSED SOMETHING.

IT WAS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM THESE CHANCELLORS AND WHAT THEY ARE DOING ON THEIR CAMPUSES AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

THEN, THE STUDENTS, I MEAN TO CALL THEM OUTSTANDING SEEMS INADEQUATE.

IN FACT, I DID JOKE A BIT, BUT IT WASN'T A JOKE.

I DON'T REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT UNCW BEING ON THAT LEVEL.

I'M TELLING YOU, THEY ARE GOING SOMEWHERE.

IT WILL BE EXCITING TO HEAR THEIR STORY.

THANK YOU.

>> OKAY, WE ARE NEARING THE END.

MR. BYERS, YOUR REPORT ON LAB SCHOOLS.

>> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.

>> LAST BUT NOT LEAST.

>> I WAS WAITING FOR THAT.

WE MET ON NOVEMBER 19TH.

DO I NEED TO START OVER?

>> I'M NOT LISTENING TO YOU WHETHER YOU DO OR NOT.

>> THAT'S WHAT I FIGURED.

BACK TO MY REPORT, MADAM CHAIR, THE SUBCOMMITTEE MET NOVEMBER 19TH TO CONSIDER THE UNIVERSITY CHARLOTTE LAB SCHOOL SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH IN A PARTNERSHIP WITH CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS.

WE HEARD FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND DR. DOON OF CATO COLLEGE CHARLOTTE.

PRESENTER SHARED INFORMATION RELATED TO STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND CLINICAL PREPARATION.

WE APPRECIATED HEARING THE PLANS, THE NEXT YEAR, SIX THROUGH TEN AS THE SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVED THE ELEMENTARY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS BASED ON RENEWAL REPORT AND PRESENTATION.

I WANT TO THANK CHANCELLOR GABEOR, DEAN BUTT >>BUTLER AND THE ELEMENTARY STAFF FOR THE EFFORTS OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND WORK THEY ARE ABOUT TO DO IN THE COMING FIVE.

I WOULD ALSO, MADAM CHAIR, LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING PART OF OUR MEETINGS AND BEING PART OF K-12 EDUCATION.

ALSO, VICE-CHAIR BLUE, SHE SOMETIMES DOESN'T WANT TO ATTEND, BUT SHE DOES ANYWAY.

WE HAVE TO DRAG HER ALONG EVERY NOW AND THEN.

SHE ALWAYS SHOWS UP.

THANK YOU, MADAM VICE-CHAIR.

MEMBERS WILLIFORD, THEY DIDN'T GIVE US A GOOD BOARD TO WORK WITH THIS YEAR, BUT WE DO THE BEST WE CAN.

THANK YOU.

MR. CHAIRMAN?

>> THANK YOU, MR. BYERS.

I'LL NOW ASK FOR THE CLOSED SESSION MOTION.

>> MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE WE GO INTO CLOSED SESSION UNDER CHAPTER 143 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES AS STATED IN THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WRITTEN MOTION.

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

IS THERE A SECOND?

>> SECOND.

>> ANY DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR INDICATE BY SAYING AYE.

OPPOSED?

WE ARE NOW IN CLOSED SESSION.

>> OKAY, WE ARE BACK IN OPEN SESSION.

WE'LL CALL ON MRS. COWARD FOR THE REPORT ON UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL.

>> THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

THIS INCLUDES INFORMATION ON THE COMMITTEE MEETING YESTERDAY.

THERE WAS A PRESENTATION ON THE BENEFIT SHARED SERVICES.

THE GOAL OF THE SHARED SERVICE IS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND CONSISTENCY FOR THE UNIVERSITY WHILE FREEING UP RESOURCES FOR CONSULTANT INSTITUTIONS TO COMPLETE WORK CENTRAL TO THE MISSIONS.

THE SYSTEM OFFICE HAS A BENEFIT SHARED SERVICE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS.

A COPY OF THE PRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE IN BOARD EFFECTS.

A SERIES OF CHANGES TO CHAPTER 200 TO THE POLICY MANUAL.

THE CHANGES ARE DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN YOUR BOARD MATERIALS.

THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE POLICY MANUAL WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE FULL BOARD AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> CHAIR: OKAY, THANK YOU, EVERYBODY.

THAT CONCLUDES BUSINESS FOR TODAY.

THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27TH.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THEN.

HAVE A GREAT DAY.