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[piano intro] [stately orchestral music] ♪ ♪ >> GOOD MORNING.

WE HAVE A NEW BOARD MEMBER, LEE FANNING.

THIS IS THE FIRST IN-PERSON BOARD MEETING.

WE HAVEN'T SCARED YOU OFF YET, LEE.

[APPLAUSE] NEXT, I WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE NEW CLASS OF PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS.

THE PROGRAM IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RECENT GRADUATES TO GET FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION WORKING AT THE UNC SYSTEM OFFICE.

WILL OUR FOUR PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS STAND TO BE RECOGNIZED.

[APPLAUSE] >> WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU GUYS AND GETTING TO KNOW YOU OVER THE NEXT YEAR.

WE HOPE NOT TO SCARE YOU OFF.

FINALLY, OUR MARIAN DRAIN SCHOLARS, A 16 WEEK PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COLLEGE JUNIORS AND SENIORS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND BETTER UNDERSTANDING IN KEY ISSUES FACING PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION.

WILL YOU STAND TO BE RECOGNIZED?

[APPLAUSE] >> ON THE BACK OF THE AGENDA, NOTE THAT OUR NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD IS IN NOVEMBER, FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY AND I KNOW CHANCELLOR ALLISON IS LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING WITH US IN NOVEMBER.

[APPLAUSE] >> NOW, WE ARE GOING TO START WITH A SURPRISE DURING MY TENURE.

EVERYBODY WAS SO DILIGENT YESTERDAY.

I APPRECIATE YOU BEING PATIENT AT OUR LONG MEETING.

WITH THAT BEING SAID, WE WON'T NEED AN OCTOBER MEETING.

>> THAT'S LEADERSHIP RIGHT THERE.

>> SO, WE HAVE A FULL AGENDA TODAY.

LET'S GET STARTED AND BE PATIENT.

AT THIS TIME, I CALL ON GOVERNOR WHITE TO PROVIDE THE INVOCATION.

>> THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

HEAVENLY FATHER, AS WE CONVENE THIS MEETING TODAY TO DISCHARGE OUR DUTIES OF THE UNC SYSTEM BOARD, PLEASE MAKE US MINDFUL OF THE THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF WHOSE LIVES WE AFFECT AND WHOSE FUTURES WE HOPE TO IMPROVE BY THE DECISIONS WE MAKE.

PLEASE HELP US TO MAKE THESE DECISIONS WITH GRACE AND HUMILITY.

WE THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING A SAFE AND FREE STATE NATION FOR US TO SELF-GOVERN.

WHEN DUTIES ARE CONCLUDED TODAY, WE ASK YOU TO GUIDE US HOME SAFELY TO OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

WE ASK THESE THINGS IN YOUR NAME.

AMEN.

>> AT THIS TIME, I ASK SECRETARY COWARD TO CALL THE ROLL.

[ROLL CALL] >> MADAM CHAIR, YOU HAVE A QUORUM.

>> LOOKING AT TODAY'S GEANDZ AGENDA, DOES ANYONE HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNDER THE STATE ETHICS ACT.

WE ARE GOING TO MOVE ALONG.

I'M SURE EVERYONE IS UP-TO-DATE ON THEIR BOARD EFFECT AND WE ARE MOVING THROUGH.

PEOPLE THINK OF THE UNIVERSITY AS A PLACE THAT PREPARES US TO MOVE HOME AND MAKE THE WORLD BETTER.

MINE PREPARED ME TO RETURN HOME AND MAKE THE COMMUNITY BETTER.

BEFORE I WAS CHAIR, I WAS A YOUNG WOMAN RAISED BY A SINGLE MOTHER.

I GREW UP IN ROBERTSON AND LEARNED WHAT IT MEANS TO WORK HARD.

LOOK AFTER YOUR OWN AND FIND A WAY FORWARD.

I HAD PLANS FOR COLLEGE, ACCEPTED AT UNION HILL ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS.

IT WAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE AWAY FROM HOME, START OVER IN AN UNFAMILIAR PLACE.

I COULD HAVE FOUND SUCCESS AT CAROLINA, BUT AT THAT MOMENT, I HAD RESERVATIONS ABOUT LEAVING MY MOTHER.

SHE CARED FOR ME ALL MY LIFE.

SHE WAS MY SUPPORT AND I WAS HERS.

I MADE THE DECISION TO STAY CLOSE TO HER AND I WAS BLESSED TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP.

I ENROLLED AND EARNED A DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING, AND MORE THAN THAT, BUILT RELATIONSHIPS WITH MENTORS PERSONALLY INVESTED IN MY SUCCESS.

IN HINDSIGHT, MY CHOICE TO ATTEND UNCP SET ME ON A PATH TO MY LIFE CALLING SERVING THE COUNTY IN WHICH I LOVE.

I TELL YOU THE STORY BECAUSE I BELIEVE THE EXPERIENCE IS SHARED BY MANY NORTH CAROLINIANS.

IT SHOWS HOW ANYONE WITH AMBITION, FOCUS, AND HARD WORK CAN FIND THEIR WAY THROUGH THE UNC SYSTEM.

WHETHER THEY ATTEND A LARGE FLAGSHIP OR SMALL REGIONAL UNIVERSITY LIKE MY ALMA MATER.

THERE IS VALUE IN A SYSTEM LIKE OURS.

NO TWO SCHOOLS ARE THE SAME.

WHERE EVERY STUDENT REGARDST OF BACKGROUND CAN FIND SOMEWHERE TO BELONG.

THAT'S A STORY THAT RESONATES AS MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER ARE CHOOSING THE UNC SYSTEM.

WE HEARD IN COMMITTEE YESTERDAY TOTAL ENROLLMENT IS UP 1% SYSTEM WIDE, UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT HAS RISEN 2%.

IN A TIME OTHER STATES ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN ATTENDANCE, WE ARE BLESSED TO GROW.

I BELIEVE THIS IS TESTAMENT TO THE WORK DONE EVERYDAY TO CUT RED TAPE AND MAKE GOOD ON OUR CONSTITUTIONAL CHARGE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE EDUCATION TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE.

THE BEST STORY IS ABOUT MORE THAN HEAD COUNT AND A CLASS SIZE.

THE UNC SYSTEM IS HELPING NORTH CAROLINA TO RETAIN ITS BEST AND BRIGHTEST.

WE ARE TURNING HOME GROWN INSTALLMENT INTO HOMETOWN LEADERS.

70% OF THOSE THAT EARN A BACHELOR'S DEGREE STAY FIVE YEARS AFTER GRADUATION ACCORDING TO THE U.S.

CENSUS DATA.

THAT NUMBER IS HIGHER FOR GRADUATES OF SMALLER REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHERE INSTATE BACHELOR DEGREE HOLDERS IS CLOSE TO 75%.

THIS DATA TELLS A STORY TO WHICH I RELATE.

FOR THE MILLIONS THAT LIVE DEEP IN THE MOUNTAINS, IN THE SANDHILLS OR REMOTE FOREIGN COUNTRY, A LOCAL UNIVERSITY PROVIDES MORE THAN AN EDUCATION.

IT SERVES AS A HUB FOR BUSINESS AND PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO FORM LASTING RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY TIES.

WHEN I THINK ABOUT HOW TO STRENGTHEN NORTH CAROLINA, I THINK ABOUT DEVELOPING LOCAL TALENT AND RETURNING IT TO THE PLACES IT IS NEEDED MOST.

OUR RULE AND REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES PRESENT THE BEST OPPORTUNITY, HELPING CONNECT STUDENTS TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO LIVE UP THE STREET OR IN A NEIGHBORING COUNTY.

FOR EXAMPLE, WESTERN CAROLINA, UNC GREENSBORO AND MY ALTIMA MATTER PEMBROKE BRINGING STUDENTS TO TRAIN IN THETRY ADD AND SOUTHEAST, PREPARING TEACHERS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, GRADUATING THOSE TO WORK AS PART OF A STATE FUNDED FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM.

STUDENTS ARE LINKED TO CO-OPS AND SERVICE BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYERS AND NONPROFITS.

THESE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF HOW OUR INSTITUTIONS ACT AS GOOD NEIGHBORS TO THE COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEM.

WHEN ANYONE ASKS ABOUT MY PASSION I TELL THEM, I LOVE HELPING OTHERS FIND THEIR PATH.

EVEN MORE, I LOVE SEEING STUDENTS ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL WORK THAT GIVES BACK TO THOSE IN NEED.

I AM BIASED BUT THE PASSION IS WIDELY SHARED ACROSS THE SYSTEM.

IT IS THIS PASSION THAT MAKES THE SYSTEM AND PEOPLE IN IT EXCEPTIONAL.

OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS, WE HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND OUR IMPACT, INVEST IN MORE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE STATE'S CRITICAL WORKFORCES.

WE'LL ENACT SENSIBLE POLICY TO PUT STUDENTS ON A ROAD TO SUCCESS WHATEVER THEIR GOALS.

WHILE WE DO, I CHARGE ALL OF US TO TRA TAKE PRIDE IN OUR UNIVERSITIES, HOME GROWN TALENT AND ABILITY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES WHO MADE US WHO WE ARE TODAY.

WHEN I REFLECT ON WHO I AM, AND THE PATH MY LIFE HAS TAKEN, I CAN ONLY SAY THAT I DO BELIEVE IN THE VALUE OF O THE UNC SYSTEM BECAUSE I HAVE LIVED IT.

THAT EXPERIENCE IS WHAT I WANT FOR EVERY STUDENT WHO KNOCKS ON OUR DOORS.

THANK YOU.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

[APPLAUSE] AT THIS TIME, I WILL CALL ON PRESIDENT HANS FOR THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT.

>> POWERFUL TESTIMONY, MADAM CHAIR.

POWERFUL TESTIMONY.

COLLEGE DEGREE CARRIES VALUE BECAUSE A COLLEGE EDUCATION TAKES WORK.

A CORE PROMISE WE MAKE TO THE PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA IS THAT A UNC SYSTEM GRADUATE KNOWS MORE AND THINKS MORE SHARPLY THAN BEFORE A DIPLOMA.

PUBLIC TRUST RESTS ON THE NOTION THAT THE GRADUATES HAVE DONE HARD THINGS, PUT IN SERIOUS TIME AND EFFORT, APPLIED FOCUS TO GENUINELY CHALLENGING COURSEWORK.

OUR CHARTER IS CLEAR ABOUT THIS, INSISTING WE SERVE A RISING GENERATION BY PAYING THE STRICTEST ATTENTION TO THEIR EDUCATION.

THE DEMAND FOR HIGH STANDARDS HAS BEEN THERE FROM THE BEGINNING.

RIGHT NOW, PAYING THE STRICTEST ATTENTION TO THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS MEANS ASKING TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STATE OF RIGOR AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN OUR UNIVERSITIES.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HAS UNSETTLED TIME HONORED PRACTICES OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

AI IS AUTOMATING MANY TASKS WE HAVE RELIED ON TO STRUCTURE STUDENT THINKING AND ASSESS STUDENT LEARNING.

TO PUT IT MORE BLUNTLY, AI MADE CUTTING CORNERS SO AVAILABLE, THERE IS NO WAY TO CONTINUE WITH BUSINESS AS USUAL.

OUR FACULTY IS RECOGNIZING THE REALITY AND MOVING TO NEW PRACTICING TEACHING ASSESSMENT, FINDING WAYS TO INTEGRATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS ENHANCEMENT.

THE SCALE IS DIFFICULT AND FAR FROM DONE.

THE WAVE OF TECHNOLOGICAL TEMPTATION UNLEASHED BY AI COMES ON TOP OF GROWING CONCERN ABOUT GRADE INFLATION AND SOFTENING STANDARDS ACROSS ALL OF EDUCATION.

THE EVIDENCE FOR INFLATION IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION IS PERSUASIVE.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADES HAVE BEEN RISING FOR A GENERATION AS STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES ARE FLAT AND HIGH GRADES MORE COMMON AT MOST UNIVERSITIES NATIONALLY.

OTHERSARGUE THAT INVESTMENT IN STUDENT SUCCESS REAP ACHIEVEMENT DIVIDENDS, SO THE GAINS ARE TO BE EXPECTED, OR THEY FOCUS ON MEASURING COMPLETION RATES, CAN CK-12 THROUGH COLLEGE MAY UNINTENTIONALLY CONTRIBUTE TO GRADE INCREASE.

MANY FEEL PRESSURE TO GET AHEAD BY PURSUING TOP GRADES.

THAT'S AN ISSUE THAT CHAIR MURPHY BROUGHT ATTENTION TO IN RECENT TIMES.

OF COURSE, FACULTY HAVE LITTLE INCENTIVE TO GAIN A REPUTATION FOR BEING OVERLY TOUGH ON STUDENTS.

ARGUABLY, THEY COULD INCUR PENALTY FROM STUDENT SURVEYS.

THAT'S WHY I BELIEVE ANY HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MUST BEGIN BY ACKNOWLEDGING REAL TENSIONS TO THE WORK.

THE UNC SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS ASCII METRICS FOR OUR INSTITUTIONS AND RIGHTLY SO.

THERE WAS SOME LEVEL OF FRICTION BETWEEN ACCOMMODATING STUDENT NEEDS AND REASONABLE DEMANDS OF HARD-EARNED EFFORT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.

TO THEIR CREDIT, THAT IS WHAT FACULTY AND CAMPUS LEADERSHIP WANT TO DO.

ASSEMBLY IS LAUNCHING REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES AROUND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AS YOU HEARD YESTERDAY IN A CONVERSATION FROM DR.

TOBY KING OF UNCA.

THEY HAVE DECIDED TO EXAMINE EVERYTHING FROM GRADING POLICIES TO PUBLISHING STANDARDS TO MAKE SURE NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITIES CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION, AND WE STAND READY TO SUPPORT THEM IN THAT WORK.

ACADEMIC RIGOR MAY BE A CHALLENGE OF SHARED ACTION.

IT'S IN INTEREST -- ALSO AN ISSUE OF SHARED INTEREST.

NO FACULTY MEMBER DEVOTES THEIR LIFE TO A DISCIPLINE UNLESS THEY CARE ABOUT IT AND WANT TO SEE A NEW GENERATION OF STUDENTS LEARNING IT.

I WANT TO THANK THE FACULTY ASSEMBLY FOR TAKING THIS ON IN THE COMING MONTHS, AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE WORK DONE EVERYDAY IN THE CLASSROOM TO ADAPT TO NEW TECHNOLOGY AND DEAL WITH CHANGING EXPECTATIONS OF OUR STUDENTS, AND THE WORLD THEY ARE ENTERING.

THE ISSUES HAVE NO EASY ANSWERS, BUT I'M CONFIDENT THAT THE OLD AND ABIDING MISSION OF MAKING STUDENTS THINK BETTER IS NOT BECOMING OBSOLETE.

IT'S BECOMING MORE URGENT BY THE DAY, RATHER.

AI MAY BE TAKING OVER CERTAIN TASKS IN THE FUTURE, OUR WORLD NEEDS PEOPLE WHO HAVE MORE CAPACITY FOR KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY AND UNDERSTANDING AND JUDGMENT, AND THINKING FOR OURSELVES MUCH LESS OUR INTERACTIONS WITH ONE ANOTHER CANNOT BE OUTSOURCED TO BOTS LESS WE LOSE SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF COMMON HUMANITY.

I BELIEVE THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVE ITS VALUE AND REGAIN TRUST, FREQUENTLY RECURRING THEMES OF MINE.

IF ANYONE HAS USED AI TO SUMMARIZE REPORTS TO THE BOARD OVER RECENT YEARS.

THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

>> MOVING RIGHT ALONG, WE ARE DOWN TO ITEM FIVE ON THE AGENDA, THE CONSENT AGENDA.

AT THIS TIME, ARE THERE ANY MEMBERS THAT WISH TO DISCUSS ITEMS ON ITEM 5?

IF NOT, I NEED A MOTION.

>> MOTION.

>> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES.

OKAY.

MOVING RIGHT ALONG.

I WILL NOW CALL ON THE STUDENT MEMBER TO PROVIDE HIS REPORT ON ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT GOVERNMENTS.

>> THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

GOOD MORNING, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, PRESIDENT HANS, CHANCELLORS AND GUESTS.

IT IS A PRIVILEGE AND HONOR TO STAND BEFORE YOU TODAY AS THE PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT GOVERNMENTS AND REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

THIS IS MY FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS YOU, I WANT TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE BEING GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE IN THIS ROLE, TO REPRESENT THE STUDENTS IS A RESPONSIBILITY I HOLD WITH DEEP RESPECT.

I RECOGNIZE THE WEIGHT OF THE POSITION AND HOPE TO APPROACH IT WITH HUMILITY, GRATITUDE AND DUTY FOR VOICES I'M HERE TO HELP CARRY FORWARD.

BACKGROUND ABOUT ME, I'M A NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE BORN IN CHAPEL HILL, SPENT MY EARLY CHILDHOOD IN DURHAM, GROWING UP TO SERVE.

MY ACADEMIC DUTY IS UNIQUE AS I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF ATTENDING TWO SCHOOLS.

I BEGAN MY JOURNEY AT THE UNIVERSITY NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO.

ULTIMATELY ENDING UP AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EARNING MY BACHELORS IN PSYCHOLOGY.

I AM NOT ONLY A STUDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM, BUT A DIRECT PRODUCT.

I OFTEN SAY, HALF JOKINGLY, I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN BORN IF NOT FOR THE UNC SYSTEM.

IN 1991 MY FATHER WAS DENIED ADMISSION IN ENGLAND.

HE WAS TOLD HE COULD CONTINUE IN THE UNITED STATES, THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL.

IN THE FALL OF 1991, MY FATHER CAME AND SPENT THE YEAR TAKING COURSES HE NEEDED TO PURSUE HIS GOALS.

SPRING BREAK APPROACHED AND HE DID NOT WANT TO FLY BACK TO ENGLAND, BUT HE DIDN'T WANT TO REMAIN ALONE.

THERE WAS A FAMILY IN NORTH CAROLINA TO HOST HIM DURING THE BREAK.

MY FAMILY SPENT THE DAYS WITH MY MOTHER'S FAMILY.

A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER WHEN MY MOTHER'S FAMILY THOUGHT OF WHO TO INTRODUCE HER TO, THEY REMEMBERED MY FATHER AND THE REST IS HISTORY.

HAD MY NAW FATHER NOT CAME IN 1991, MY PARENTS MAY HAVE NEVER MET.

THAT IS ONE OF THE MANY REASONS SERVING NOW MEANS SO MUCH TO ME.

AS A STUDENT, I'M SPEAKING FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE SAYING THE UNC SYSTEM IS A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY, GROWTH CHALLENGE AND TRANSFORMATION, WHERE STUDENTS PURSUE DEGREES AND FUTURES, DISCOVER PURPOSE, DEVELOP VOICE AND UNDERSTAND THE ROLE THEN HOPE TO PLAY IN THE COMMUNITY AND STATE.

AS I BEGIN MY SERVICE ON THIS BOARD, I DO SO WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS ROLE IS NOT JUST OCCUPYING A SEAT, BUT USING THE SEAT WITH PURPOSE, LISTENING CAREFULLY AND SPEAKING THOUGHTFULLY ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS DIVERSE AS IMPACTFUL.

OUR CAMPUSES ARE DIFFERENT, EXPERIENCES ARE VARIED AND NEEDS ARE NOT IDENTICAL BUT STUDENTS CARE ABOUT THE INSTITUTION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA.

WHILE I HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING AS A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD, I WANT TO EMPHASIZE THE VOICE IS NOT MINE ALONE.

AS THE PRESIDENT, I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE STUDENT LEADERS ACROSS THE 17 INSTITUTIONS BRINGING EXPERIENCES, CONCERNS AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE STUDENTS THEY REPUBLIC.

I HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF THE WORK.

ASG CONTINUED AS A SYSTEM WIDE VOICE FOR STUDENTS AND DEMONSTRATED WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER.

WE ENGAGE WITH THE BOARD ON ISSUES AFFECTING STUDENTS, INCLUDING TUITION AND FEES, HEALTH INSURANCE ACADEMIC POLICY AND STUDENT WELL BEING.

STUDENT LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE SYSTEM CAME TOGETHER FOR SHARED CON CONCERNS.

OUR WORK EXTENDED BEYOND ADVOCACY ALONE.

ASG CONDUCTED A SYSTEM WIDE SURVEY EXAMINING HOW STUDENTS USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

WE ESTABLISHED A VOTER ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION.

WE STRENGTHENED OUR GOVERNING PROCESSES SO STUDENT LEADERS CAN ENH INHERIT A SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION AND ACCESS, WELL BEING INNOVATION AND COORDINATION ACROSS THE UNC SYSTEM.

THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MATTER BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY DEMONSTRATE ABOUT LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE SYSTEM.

WHEN WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER, GATHER STUDENT INPUT AND GATHER TOGETHER, IT CAN BE MORE THAN A COLLECTION OF INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS.

IT CAN BE A MECHANISM FOR COLLABORATION ACROSS THE SYSTEM.

MY RESPONSIBILITY IS TO BUILD UPON THE FOUNDATION.

I WANT US TO CONTINUE STRENGTHENING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN STUDENTS, CAMPUS GOVERNMENTS, BOARD AND POLICYMAKERS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA.

ASG LISTENS BEFORE SPEAKING, USES EXPERIENCING OF STUDENTS TO FORM ADVOCACY AND RECOGNIZES THAT NEEDS DIFFER, THERE IS POWER IN IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES WE SHARE AND ADDRESSING THEM TOGETHER.

I HOPE TO SERVE AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE CONVERSATIONS AND THE BOARD.

WHEN I SPEAK HERE, I WANT THE PERSPECTIVES TO REFLECT WHAT I HEAR FROM STUDENTS AND STUDENTS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA.

I WANT TO ENSURE STUDENTS BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CONVERSATIONS AND HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEM.

ULTIMATELY, THE STRENGTH OF REPRESENTATION SHOULD NOT BE MEASURED BY WHETHER STUDENTS HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE BUT BY WHAT WE DO AT THE SEAT, LISTEN, ENGAGE, WILLING TO WORK TOGETHER IN PURSUIT OF A STRONGER SYSTEM.

I WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SIRIUSNESS BEFORE THE BOARD, RESPONSIBILITIES YOU CARRY ARE SUBSTANTIAL AND ISSUES ARE COMPLEX.

I BELIEVE THAT COMPLEX TIKRITS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP, AND MEANINGFUL COLLABORATION.

IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO JOIN YOU IN THIS WORK.

I LOOK FORWARD TO DOING MY PART ON BHA BEHALF OF STUDENTS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

>> THANK YOU.

[APPLAUSE] >> AT THIS TIME, I CALL ON GOVERNOR BRADLEY FOR THE REPORT ON GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE.

>> CHANG YOU, CHAIR BLUE.

DURING THE MEETING YESTERDAY, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE REPORT SUMMARIZING THE ACTIONS DURING FISCAL YEAR '26 AVAILABLE ON YOUR BOARD EFFECT FOR YOUR REVIEW.

THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED A PRESENTATION ON THE 27-28 STRUCKS FROM JENNIFER HAYGOOD THOUGH THEY ALLOW LIMITED TUITION AND FEE, THEY MUST IDENTIFY EFFICIENCIES BEFORE CONSIDERING INCREASES.

NO ACTION WAS REQUESTED.

THE COMMITTEE WILL EVALUATE EARLY 2027.

THE COMMITTEE ALSO RECEIVED AN OVERVIEW OF ATHLETIC FINANCE.

JOSH DESCRIBED HOW THE AT ATHLETICS LANDSCAPE CHANGED IN RECENT YEARS AND MISS HAYGOOD PRESENTED DATA.

PRESENTATION WAS FOR INFORMATION AND NO VOTES WERE REQUIRED.

THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED AND APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO 600.1.1 POLICY ON DESIGN, FINANCING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND THE ADOPTION OF THE POLICY MANUAL POLICY ON DEBT MANAGEMENT.

BOTH POLICIES COME TO THE FULL BOARD THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA NEXT MEETING.

THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED NINE TRANSACTIONAL ITEMS THE BOARD APPROVED.

26-27 STATE CAPITAL FUND REPAIRS AND R RENOVATIONS, SALE OF BONDS FOR WILMINGTON.

SALE OF OBLIGATION BONDS FOR WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, AUTHORIZATION OF PRODUCTS AT SEVEN STUDENTS, INCREASED PROJECTS AT FOUR INSTITUTIONS AND SCOPE FOR SEVEN APPROPRIATED PROJECTS AT FOUR INSTITUTIONS.

DEMOLITION FOR NC STATE UNIVERSITY, DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY BY LEASE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE.

ACQUISITION BY DEED FOR NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON.

ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY DEED BY WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AND BY LEASE FOR NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM OFFICE.

FINALLY, THE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDED THE FULL REPORT OF THE 2024-25 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT AND FISCAL YEAR 2026 REPORT ON DELIVERY BOTH OF WHICH AVAILABLE IN BOARD EFFECT.

OTHERWISE, A LIGHT MEETING.

THANK YOU, CHAIR BLUE.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> MOVING TO ITEM EIGHT, I CALL ON DR.

BARNS FOR EDUCATION PLANNING, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS.

>> THANK YOU.

AT OUR MEETING YESTERDAY, WE FIRST APPROVED THE 2025-26 ANNUAL REPORT WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA.

NEXT, THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED AN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS UPDATE FROM DR.

ENGLISH INTRODUCING THREE SCHOLARS AND HIGHLIGHTED TWO INFORMATIONAL REPORTS, ANNUAL EARLY GRADUATE REPORT AND MEDICAL SCHOOL GRADUATE OUTCOMES.

HE PROVIDED A POLITICAL PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE FALL ENROLLMENT UP 1.4% V. LAST YEAR, ALLOWING US TO BREAK 260,000 STUDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME.

PRESIDENT HANS SHARED WITH THE COMMITTEE THAT AT A TIME OF SERIOUS AND SIGNIFICANT ENROLLMENT CHALLENGES AT OTHER STATES AND INSTITUTIONS, THIS IS A TESTAMENT THAT WHAT WE ARE DOING IN NORTH CAROLINA AND THE UNC SYSTEM IS WORKING.

THE COMMITTEE THEN RECEIVED AN UPDATE FROM THE CHANCELLOR OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE INCLUDING ONGOING EFFORTS TO RECOVER FROM DEVASTATING IMPACTS OF HURRICANE HELENE, STABILIZE AND GROW ENROLLMENT AND MOVE FORWARD THROUGH ASHEVILLE 2030, RISING TO THE CHALLENGE.

DR.

ENGLISH AND CHANCELLOR TODD ROBERTS PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE MANDATED STUDY OF WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO DOUBLE THE ENROLLMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS MORGANTON CAMPUS.

THE STUDY IS BEING CONDUCTED AND WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD JANUARY OF 2027.

THE FINAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BY FEBRUARY 15, 2027.

NEXT, DR.

MIKE MCKENZIE, NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR FACULTY AFFAIRS AT THE UNC SYSTEM OFFICE PRESENTED PROGRAM ACTIONS REQUESTED BY THE UNC SYSTEM.

THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED AND APPROVED FOUR NEW PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENTS AND ONE PROGRAM CONSOLIDATION DISCONTINUATION.

THE ACTIONS WERE PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA.

THE COMMITTEE NEXT HEARD FROM DR.

O'CONNER VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC STUDENT AFFAIRS, PRESENTING THE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT ANNUAL REPORT APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD THROUGH THE CONSENT AGENDA THIS MORNING.

NEXT, POLICY 700.1.1 POLICY ON STUDENT WELL BEING RESOURCES ADVANCING THE BOARD EFFORT ON STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND COMPORTS WITH REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE MOST RECENT SESSION.

THE POLICY WAS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE AND WILL BE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA NEXT MEETING.

FINALLY, WE RECEIVED AN INFORMATION UPDATE OF THE LICENSURE APPROVAL PROMISE FROM DR.

SMITH.

THE ABILITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE MATTERS IN A WAY TO SUPPORT QUALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT.

THAT CONCLUDES MY FAST AND EFFICIENT REPORT.

>> WE APPRECIATE THAT.

AT THIS TIME, WE'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR CLARK TO INTRODUCE THE REPORT OF THE UNC STAFF ASSEMBLY.

>> WE'LL HEAR FROM THE CHAIR OF THE STAFF ASSEMBLY MR.

ALAN PORCH FROM NC STATE.

>> >> G GOOD MORNING, CHAIR BLUE, GOVERNORS, CHANCELLORS, UNC SYSTEM LEADERS, PRESIDENT HANS, UNC FAMILY.

>> PERSONALLY FOR ME, IT'S ABOUT PHYSICAL YEAR END CLOSE OUT AND WORKAROUND SUMMER SALARY, SCHOOL, MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

THERE MAY BE SOME REST IN SUMMER, IT'S NOT TYPICAL.

THE ENGINE NEVER STOPS RUNNING AND DRIVES US TO THE NEXT STOP.

WE END THE YEAR, JUMP INTO SUMMER CAMP, SUMMER SCHOOL, AND HOUSING SERVICES.

RESEARCH CONTINUES, RESEARCH SUPPORT MUST MOVE FORWARD TO HELP WITH THE IMPORTANT WORK.

GRANTS, CLOSE, CREWS RENEW THE LANDSCAPE AND OUR FRIENDS IN HOUSING PREPARE FOR THE DANCE THAT IS MOVE IN FOR INCOMING STUDENTS THE NEXT YEAR AND WELCOME BACK CELEBRATIONS THAT AMAZING STAFF PLAN.

MOVE STUDENTS IN, HAVE A GIANT STREET PARTY, WELCOME HOME AN AS ASSIST NAUGHT, ALL OF THE PIECES OF EVERYDAY JOBS STILL HAPPEN DRIVING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY INTO THE ACADEMIC YEAR.

THROUGH THE WORK IN THE SUMMER, STAFF STILL FINDS WAYS TO HELP EACH OTHER AND COMMUNITY.

IT DOESN'T STOP IN FALL.

THE WORK CAMPUSES DO THROUGH SENATES, AND FORUMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

PUTTING TOGETHER BACKPACKS, PLANNING WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY FAMILIES.

THAT IS TYPICAL OF THE OUTSTANDING AND IMPORTANT WORK OF THE UNC SYSTEM STAFF.

OVER THE SUMMER WE VISITED ONE CAMPUS A MONTH TO SEE THE WORK BEING DONE BY STAFF AND TO HEAR THEIR CONCERNS.

IN MAY I WAS IN BOONE ONE DAY AND WILMINGTON THE NEXT.

WHEN YOU ARE IN NORTH CAROLINA, YOU CAN THAT, DRIVE FROM THE COAST TO THE MOUNTAINS IN A DAY.

ONE OF THE MANY REASONS I LOVE INC NORTH CAROLINA.

IN JULY, RONNY STERNS AND HER TEAM WELCOMED US FOR A TWO DAY STAY.

IT WAS WONDERFUL TO HEAR THE GOOD THING CAMPUSES DO, BRING EACH OTHER TOGETHER AND HEAR THE CHALLENGES AND HOPES STAFF SHARE.

THE HOPES THE BUDGET WOULD BE PASSED AND WE WOULD GET RAISES.

WE DID.

THE CHALLENGE OF ANOTHER HEALTH INSURANCE CHANGE AND THE COST IS GOING UP.

THERE ARE UPS AND DOWNS WITH ALL THINGS IN LIFE.

SOME OF THE BENEFITS WILL BE BETTER BUT STAFF ARE DOING THE WORK OF MORE THAN ONE WITHOUT THE COMPENSATION OF MORE THAN ONE AND WE HOPE THERE WILL BE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SALARY RANGES AND SUPPORT TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE SALARIES A PRIORITY.

WE DEAL WITH LOCAL AND REMOTE AGENCIES AND THEY MAY ENTICE TALENT AWAY.

SHOULD WE WAIT BEFORE CONSIDERING REASONABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGES?

THAT SAID, COMPETITION CAN BE INSPIRING AND ENCOURAGING, LIKE THE UPCOMING GOLF TOURNAMENT A WEEK AND A HALF AWAY.

OUR TEAMS ARE READY TO COMPETE FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS AND A GIANT TROPHY.

THE CUP IS FOR THE JANET MOISTER SCHOLARSHIP FUNS ONE INDIVIDUAL AT EACH OF OUR 17 SYSTEM SCHOOLS.

THIS YEAR WE HAD ONE TEAM FROM EVERY INSTITUTION AND A FEW OTHERS.

I UNDERSTAND PRESIDENT HANS REGISTERED TOO.

IT SHOULD BE A FUN DAY.

WE ARE LOOKING FO FORWARD TO THE DAY WITH CATERING.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

PROTIP.

I UNDERSTAND THE TROPHY RECEPTION INCLUDE MERIT BANANA PUDDING.

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT.

THE UNC STAFF ASSEMBLY IS LOOKING FORWARD TO CELEBRATING SUCCESSES OF STAFF, SHARING CHALLENGES AND BUILDING ON OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE, ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF STAFF AND THROUGH THAT FACULTY AND STUDENTS.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING MORE AS THE YEAR GOES ON.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND COMMITMENT TO OUR STAFF.

[APPLAUSE] >> AT THIS TIME, I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR MITCHELL FOR UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE REPORT.

>> WE HAD A PRODUCTIVE MEETING YESTERDAY.

FIRST, THE ANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORT, HIGHLIGHTS, WORK ON GOVERNANCE UNDERTAKEN DURING 2025-26.

THE COMMITTEE HEARD AN UPDATE FROM GENERAL COUNSEL ANDREW TRIPP ON THE ANNUAL REPORT ON FREE SPEECH AND EXPRESSION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

THE REPORT FINDS THAT INSTITUTIONS REMAIN COMMITTED TO FREE SPEECH AND EXPRESSION, DISRUPTION AT EVENTS MINIMAL OVER THE PAST YEAR AND CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS ARE CONTINUING TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS CONTAINED IN LAST YEAR'S REPORT.

NEXT, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE ANNUAL RESOLUTION ON SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS, APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.

THIS IS REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SO THE UNC SYSTEM MAINTAINS A SECURITY CLEARANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS.

THIS IS FOR THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCES.

NEXT, WE HEARD FROM MR.

TRIPP ON THE REPORTS OF SECTION 300.8.5, EQUALITY WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

FINALLY, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 500.1 OF THE POLICY MANUAL, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE ENTITIES.

THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO PRESENT THEM TO THE FULL BOARD NEXT MEETING OF GOVERNORS.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

>> AT THIS TIME, I'LL CALL ON GOVERNOR HOLTON.

>> THANK YOU, CHAIR BLUE.

DURING THE IMMEDIATING YESTERDAY, THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT, RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE APPROVED THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26.

THIS REPORT IS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH BOARD EFFECT.

THE COMMITTEE NEXT APPROVED THE CHARTER INCLUDING THE INTERNAL AUDIT CHARTER.

BOTH UPDATED SIGNIFICANTLY LAST YEAR AND NO UPDATES THIS YEAR AND BOTH APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE.

JENNIFER MYERS PRESENTED THE FISCAL YEAR '27 ANNUAL INTERNAL AUDIT PLAN FOR THE SYSTEM OFFICE.

THE TEAM CONDUCTS A RISK ASSESSMENT AS PART OF THE PROCESS TO DEVELOP THE PLAN, INVOLVING IDENTIFYING RANKING RISKS MANAGEMENT INPUT, AUDIT TRENDS AND RESULTS, FINANCIAL ACTIVITY AND OTHER FACTORS, INCLUDING LESSONS LEARNED FROM PRIOR YEARS.

THE RESULTS ARE REQUIRED BY THE CHARTER AND INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS.

THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THIS ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN BOTH THIS PLAN AND THE CAR MAC CHARTER, INCLUDING THE AUDIT CHARTER INCLUDED ON TODAY'S CONSENT AGENDA.

MISS MYERS PRESENTED THE YEAR END REPORT FROM INTERNAL AUDIT.

THE COMMITTEE APPROVED AND ACCEPTED THE REPORT INCLUDING THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY INTERNATIONAL AUDIT STANDARDS.

NEXT, OUR DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT PRESENTED THE ANNUAL REPORT.

THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED AN UPDATE ON THE TOP RISKS IDENTIFIED BY THE UNC SYSTEM OFFICE AND CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS.

BRYAN IDENTIFIED THE RISKS ON THE REGISTER AND IMPORTANCE AND UTILITY OF A DISCIPLINED SYSTEM WIDE APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING, AND ELEVATING THE RISKS.

MOVING FORWARD, THE GOAL IS TO BETTER CONNECT RISK WITH STRATEGY, IDENTIFY ISSUES AND TRENDS EARLY, AND HELP PROMOTE COORDINATED RESPONSES WHILE FULLY RESPECTING INSTITUTIONAL ROLES AND AUTHORITY.

OUR SENIOR ADVICER ON CYBERSECURITY BRIEFED THE COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE CYBERSECURITY POSTURE, FOCUSED ON THE IMPACT OF MAJOR INITIATIVES FUNDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2022.

SHE EXPLAINED THE UNC SYSTEM AND INSTITUTIONS HAVE DEPLOYED THE DEDICATED CYBERSECURITY FUNDS TO MOVE FROM AN UNEVEN FRAGMENTED SYSTEM LARGELY DEPENDENT ON EACH SPECIFIC INSTITUTION'S AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND COMMITMENT, TO A MORE MATURE LAYERED SHARED DEFENSE SYSTEM.

SHE ILLUSTRATED HOW THE MODEL MITIGATES BROAD SYSTEM WIDE THREATS WHILE PRESERVING THE FLEXIBILITY NEEDED FOR SPECIFIC RISKS, AND TO EXPLAIN, THE SECURITY INVESTMENT RESTS ON THREE CORE PILLARS.

FIRST, DETECTION AND DEFENDS.

SECOND, GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE, AND THIRD, ECOSYSTEM AND COLLABORATION.

YOU CAN'T EMPHASIZE COLLABORATION ENOUGH HERE.

WE MUST REMAIN VIGILANT BECAUSE THE RISKS ARE MORE INTERESTING AND SIGNIFICANT WITH THE ADVENT OF AI, BUT OUR OWN STRATEGY CONTINUES TO ENHANCE THE SECURITY POSTURE OF ALL CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS, AND ESTABLISHES A FIRM FOUNDATION FOR AN ENDURING SYSTEM WIDE RESILIENCE AS WE MOVE FORWARD.

IF I MAY, MADAM CHAIR, A MOMENT OF GRATITUDE BECAUSE I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT HERE.

WE HAVE MADE A LOT OF PROGRESS.

THE GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT OF OUR GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE RECOGNIZED SPECIFICALLY, AND A BIG THANK YOU.

WE HAVE TO RECOGNIZE THE LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT HANS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY HIS CONTINUED INTEREST IN THE AREA, KEEPING UP HIMSELF THE LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT OF OUR CHANCELLORS.

THIS CAN'T BE ACCOMPLISHED WITHOUT SUPPORT AND TONE AT THE TOP AND THE PEOPLE ON THE GROUND THAT WORK DILIGENTLY SOMETIMES 24-7 TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO THESE ISSUES, AND WITH A SYSTEM VAST AS THIS IS, AND WE HAVE HAD ISSUES, THEY IN MANY WAYS PALE IN COMPARISON TO ISSUES OTHER PLACES HAVE FACED.

THIS TEAM HAS DONE A GOOD JOB ENDURING RESILIENCE.

THANK YOU BY THE COMMITTEE FOR THE EFFORT FOR ALL CONCERNED.

THANK YOU.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> WE THANK YOU.

IT IS IMPORTANT WORK.

AS WE CONTINUE TO SEE REPORTS OF CYBER ATTACKS, IT MAKES ME FEEL BETTER WE ARE TAKING HEED TO IT.

AT THIS TIME, I CALL ON GOVERNOR DA DAVIS.

>> THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR.

YESTERDAY WE MET TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE NEXT PHASE OF THE UNC SYSTEM STRATEGIC PLAN, HIGHER EXPECTATIONS AND TO DISCUSS ACADEMIC RIGOR AND THE VALUE OF A UNC SYSTEM DISAGREE.

DEGREE.

OUR WORK WILL CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE ADULT LEARNERS, MILITARY STUDENTS AND STUDENTS FROM UNDER SERVED COUNTIES, WHILE PLACING EMPHASIS ON STUDENTS THAT BACKED OUT, KEEPING THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HERE TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR UN DRRKUNC NEW MEXICO SYSTEM UNIVERSITIES.

THE PLAN CONSIDERS HOW WE MEET STUDENTS OF ALL AGES WHERE THEY ARE, INCLUDING, IMPORTANTLY, CONTINUED WORK THROUGH PROJECT KITTY HAWK.

THE COMMITTEE LOOKS FORWARD TO GUIDING THE WORK AS THE SYSTEM UPDATES THE STR STRATEGIC PLAN WITH A VIEW TOWARD EACH UNIVERSITY BECOMING THE BEST IT CAN BE, AND TOWARD OUR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CONTINUING TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN HELPING EACH AND EVERY PERSON BLESSED TO CALL NORTH CAROLINA HOME.

IN THE WORDS OF OUR CHAIR, TO FIND THEIR PATHS, HELPING THEM FULFILL THEIR DREAMS AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

NEXT, DR.

ROBERTSON FRAMED ACADEMIC RIGOR AROUND A SIMPLE QUESTION -- HOW DO WE KNOW OUR GRADUATES DO WHAT THEIR DEGREES SAY THEY CAN DO.

HIGHER EDUCATION CREATES ECONOMIC AND CIVIC VALUE.

THAT DEPENDS ON TRUST IN THE DEGREE.

WE HEARD FROM FACULTY ASSEMBLY CHAIR, PROVOST FETNER, AND OTHERS.

THE PANEL CONSIDERED HOW THEIR CAMPUSES ENSURE ACADEMIC RIGOR AND HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS CHANGING TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT.

AI CAN MAKE UNSUPER VISED ASSIGNMENTS HOW TO INTERPRET AND DETECTION ALONE CAN'T TELL US WHETHER A STUDENT HAS LEARNED AND MORE IMPORTANTLY HAS MASTERED MATERIAL.

BUT AI ALSO CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN ASSESSMENT.

BY ASKING STUDENTS TO EXPLAIN THEIR THINKING, BY APPLYING KNOWLEDGE IN NEW SETTINGS, AND ASKING STUDENTS TO SHOW HOW THEY REACHED AN ANSWER TO PROVE THE DEPTHS OF MASTERY AND UNDERSTANDING.

THANK YOU TO THE ESTEEMED PANELISTS AND TO MY FELLOW BOARD MEMBERS FOR A THOUGHTFUL AND ROBUST CONVERSATION YESTERDAY.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MADAM CHAIR.

THAT CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR DAVIS.

AT THIS TIME WE'LL CALL ON COMMITTEE FORD FOR THE REPORT ON UNIVERSITY FUNDING.

>> THANK YOU.

THE COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY FUNDING HELD THE INAUGURAL MEETING YESTERDAY AND BEGAN THE OVERVIEW ON HOW UNC IS FUNDED AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS UNDERSTANDING HOW THE OPERATING AND FUNDING MODELS.

WE DISCUSSED THE DIVERSE SOURCES OF REVENUE THAT SUPPORT OUR INSTITUTIONS, THE IMPORTANT ROLE THE STATE APPROPRIATE TUITION IN SUPPORTING CORE OPERATIONS AND DIFFERENCES IN ENROLLMENT, ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH, COST STRUCTURE, STATEWIDE RESPONSIBILITIES, CONTRIBUTE TO A DIFFERENT FUNDING NEED ACROSS THE INSTITUTION.

THIS WAS INTENTIONALLY, A FOUNDATIONAL DISCUSSION.

THE COMMITTEE CONTINUES WORK THROUGH SPRING 2028 USING THIS COMMON UNDERSTANDING TO EXAM THE SPECIFIC FUNDING ISSUES IN GREATER DEPTH.

OUR GOAL IS TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE FUNDING APPROACHES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE MISSION, NEEDS OF THE STATE, SYSTEM'S LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, WE'LL IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE FULL BOARD.

THANK YOU, CHAIR BLUE.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> THANK YOU, GOVERNOR FORD.

AT THIS TIME, I'LL ASK SECRETARY COWARD FOR THE CLOSED SESSION MOTION.

>> I MOVE WE GO INTO CLOSED SESSION AS STATED IN THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WRITTEN MOTION.

>> YOU HAVE HEARD THE MOTION.

IS THERE A SECOND?

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR LET IT BE KNOWN BY SAYING AYE?

OPPOSED LIKE SIGN?

MOTION CARRIES.

>> THE COMMITTEE VOTED ON A TECHNICAL CHANGE TO THE OPTIMAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM ORP.

A NEW COLLECTIVE TRUST BE OFFERED.

THIS CHANGE IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN YOUR BOARD MATERIALS FOR THE BOARD'S APPROVAL.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE, I MOVE THAT THE BOARD VOTE IN ADOPTION OF THE TRUST AND AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OR STAFF TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS TO ENTER INTO THE ARGUMENT AS FAR AS THE ORP.

THE COMMITTEE VOTED TO ACCEPT THE UNIVERSAL ANNUAL REPORT FOR SUBMISSION TO THE FULL BOARD.

THE BOARD REPORT IS AVAILABLE IN BOARD EFFECT.

THIS CONCLUDES MY REMARKS.

>> HE WENT AHEAD AND PASSED THE MOTION.

I PROMISE, WELL BE OUT BY 12:00.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, YOU HEARD THE MOTION.

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE?

ALL IN FAVOR LET IT BE KNOWN BY SAYING AYE.

OPPOSED LIGHT SIGN?

MOTION CARE YES CARRIES.

THAT CONCLUDES THE MEETING TODAY.

NEXT MEETING IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, LOOKING FORWARD TO EVERYONE ATTENDS GOVERNOR CHATTERJEE IS EXCITED WE ARE PUTTING THE SHOW BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN.

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