Richard Bland College Board of Visitors Meeting
Sep 24, 2025 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
BOARD MEETING AGENDA September 24, 2025 | AIC Boardroom, Richard Bland College Campus| 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductory Remarks - John Rathbone, Rector Approval of August 27, 2025 Minutes 10:45 President’s Report – Debbie Sydow, President College Assets: Opportunity and Innovation Part I. Research and Grants – Dr. Kimberly Boyd, VP & Chief Research & Innovation Officer Part II. Technology Strategic Plan – Charita Johnson, College CIO, Ellucian Part III. Campus Master Plan – Eric Kondzielawa, Chief Operating Officer 11:45 BREAK 12:00 p.m. Working Lunch: Higher Education Consolidation: An Overview – A conversation with John MacIntosh, Managing Partner, SeaChange Capital, facilitated by Dr. Eileen Strempel 12:45 Academics and the Student Experience – Guided Pathways to Success Part I. Academic Programs Presentation – Dr. Adam Zucconi, Chief Academic Officer Part II. Student Success Presentation – Ben Thoreson, Director of Student Success 1:30 BREAK 1:45 p.m. I. Committee Reports Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee – Chuck Patton, Chair II. Action Items Resolution 1 – Appointment to Fill Vacancies in the Instructional Faculty Resolution 2 – Award of Academic Promotion Resolution 3 – Approval to Fill Vacancies in the Professional Faculty Resolution 4 – Resolution to Approve the College Workforce Plng. and Develop. Report Resolution 5 – Resolution to Approve 2026-2032 Capital Outlay Plan Resolution 6 – 2026-32 Six-Year Plan Resolution 7 – Approval of BOV Status Update Report III. Closed Session is Anticipated 3:00 p.m. Adjournment
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