BOT AGENDA_2026_03.04
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
March 4, 2026
Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Kent Campus
AGENDA
| TAB | ACTION DESIRED | ||
| CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL | Womer Benjamin/Bobst | Approval | |
| PROOF OF NOTICE | Womer Benjamin | ||
| EXECUTIVE SESSION | Womer Benjamin/Bobst | Approval | |
| COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE | Womer Benjamin | ||
| APPROVAL OF AGENDA | Womer Benjamin | Approval | |
| 1 | APPROVAL OF MINUTES | Womer Benjamin | Approval |
| 2 | PERSONNEL ACTIONS | Diacon | Approval |
| ~Academic Personnel Actions | |||
| ~Non-Academic Personnel Actions | |||
| EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE | Palich | ||
| Information Items | |||
| 3 | ~Fundraising Update | ||
| ~Legislative Update | |||
| ~University Communications and Marketing Update | |||
| ~Athletics Update | |||
| ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE | Frost | ||
| Management Decision Items | |||
| 4 | ~Conferral of Degrees - Fall 2025 | Approval | |
| Curricular Actions – Not Under Transformation 2028 Plan | |||
| 5 | ~Establishment of University Policy 3342-2-13 Regarding the Curricular Approval Process | Approval | |
| 6 | ~Revision of University Policy 3342-6-27 Regarding Graduate Assistantships | Approval | |
| 7 | ~Establishment of the Digital Engineering Design Center | Approval | |
| 8 | ~Establishment of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Major within the Bachelor of Science Degree | Approval | |
| 9 | ~Establishment of the Aviation Science Major within the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees | Approval | |
| 10 | ~Revision in Name of the Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology Major to the Aerospace Engineering Technology Major within the Bachelor of Science Degree | Approval | |
| 11 | ~Revision in Name and Relocation of the Center for Sport Innovation to the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship | Approval | |
| 12 | ~Revision of Degree Designation of the Insurance Studies Major from Bachelor of Applied Studies Degree to an Accelerated Bachelor of Applied Studies Degree | Approval | |
| 13 | ~Revision in Name of the Curriculum and Instruction Major to the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies Major within the Master of Education, Educational Specialist, and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees | Approval | |
| 14 | ~Revision in Name of the Physical Education and Sport Performance Major to the Physical Education, Health, and Sport Exploration Major within the Bachelor of Science Degree | Approval | |
| 15 | ~Revision in Name of the Reading Specialization Major to the Literacy Specialization Major within the Master of Education Degree | Approval | |
| 16 | ~Inactivation of the Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management Major within the Bachelor of Science Degree | Approval | |
| 17 | ~Inactivation of the Landscape Architecture Major within the Master of Landscape Architecture II Degree | Approval | |
| 18 | ~Inactivation of the Audiology Major within the Doctor of Philosophy Degree | Approval | |
| Curricular Actions – Transformation 2028 Plan | |||
| 19 | ~Approval of Transformation 2028 Actions Effective Fall 2026 | Approval | |
| Information Items | |||
| ~Enrollment Management Update | |||
| AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE | Mason | ||
| Information Items | |||
| 20 | ~FY2026 Second Quarter Internal Audit Plan Review | ||
| ~Senate Bill 1 Compliance | |||
| FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE | Bobst | ||
| Management Decision Items | |||
| 21 | ~Approval of Special Program, Course and Other Fees, Effective Fall 2026 | Approval | |
| 22 | ~Approval of Tuition and Fees, College of Podiatric Medicine, 2026-2027 Academic Year | Approval | |
| 23 | ~Approval of Vendor Selection for Painting Supplies and Services | Approval | |
| 24 | ~Approval of Vendor Selection for Flooring Supplies and Services | Approval | |
| 25 | ~Approval to Enter Into an Agreement for Public Safety Technology Solutions | Approval | |
| 26 | ~Approval of Ashtabula Campus Stocker Hall C-Wing Critical Deferred Maintenance | Approval | |
| Information Items | |||
| 27 | ~Report of Investment Committee | ||
| 28 | ~Administrative Policy 3342-5-12.16 Regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems | ||
| 29 | ~Report on Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Activity | ||
| 30 | ~Report of Purchasing Activity Greater than $500,000 | ||
| 31 | ~Report on Capital Projects | ||
| NEW BUSINESS | Womer Benjamin | Approval | |
| 32 | ~Resolution of Appreciation | Womer Benjamin | Approval |
| ADJOURNMENT | Womer Benjamin | Approval |