Executive Council Meeting Notes March 22, 2022

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL/CABINET MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
9:00 a.m.
UC – Redbud Room

Members in Attendance: Steve Turner, Christy Landsaw, Dan Mabery, Ron Cambiano, Matt Cochran, Peggy Glenn, Nathan Green, Red Walker, and Brooke Neff

Members Absent:  Debbie Landry, Jerrid Freeman – Shelia Self and Pam Fly attended for them

The meeting began at 9:00 a.m.
President Turner welcomed the group.

Foundation Updates
Peggy Glenn informed the group of upcoming events:

• The Emerald, Saturday, March 26, 6 pm, Chota Ballroom @ Cherokee Nation Casino Tahlequah
  • (tickets still available)
• Larry Adair Lecture Featuring ESPN's Victoria Arlen, Thursday, March 31, 2 pm, Webb Auditorium
• GreenLink Dinner, Tuesday, April 12, 6 pm
• Battenfield-Carletti Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture, Thursday, April 14, 11 pm, Webb Auditorium
• Battenfield-Carletti Investment Lab Ribbon-Cutting, Thursday, April 14, 1:30 pm, CBT 1st Floor

Staff Council Update
Red Walker updated the group on work Staff Council has done regarding the Guns on Campus Resolution being prepared for OSRHE.  He also let them know that nominations are now open for Star Awards and efforts being planned for Employee Appreciation Week.  They are hoping to have food trucks again this year providing lunch for all employees.                  

Faculty Council Updates
Nathan Green updated the group on the past Faculty Council meeting.  He informed them about efforts of the Faculty Council and their Guns on Campus Resolution.  He also mentioned that the appellate committee is active and that they have a focus group in the Strategic Plan is meeting with the Strategic group.  He informed the group on discussions/views regarding retention priorities.

Student Affairs Updates
Shelia Self reported for VP Freeman that enrollment is open for seniors and grads and that all can enroll as of next Monday.  She updated the group on work being done to prepare for changes in the Copy Zone and Mail Services.  She mentioned that housing applications are open for student to apply for rooms and the there is funding available for the “Refer a RiverHawk” program.  She also informed the group that the “Walk a Mile” event will be held on April 16^th.

NORA Update
Ron Cambiano informed the group that there will be a Legislative Day at the Capital on April 12^th.  The Regional Team is aligned to cover Education, Workforce and Healthcare.

NCAA & MIAA Updates
Matt Cochran informed that group that the NCAA’s Award of Excellence would include the top 26 institutions nominated.  He also talked about a degree completion scholarship and that two men athletes were selected for 2022-2023 and that three women athletes were selected for 2021-2022.  He mentioned that the NCAA will have a new constitution and that they have a lot of surveys going out.  He updated the group on NSU teams with Men’s Basketball qualifying for post season play.  Spring sports were doing well as well.  He informed the group that the Athletics Honor Society Dinner will be held on April and the Award Banquet on April 24.

Academic Affairs Updates
Pam Fly reported for VP Landry the Commencement Ceremony dates and times and well as Summer and Fall Schedule information.  She informed the group of the faculty and students that had been selected for the DaVinci Awards.  She updated the group on programs that had been accredited or renewed.  She reported that Degree Works had been updated Sunday and that all was functioning properly.  She let them know that the HLC Annual Report will be submitted next week.

Project Updates Over Spring Break
VP Landsaw updated the group on projects that continued over Spring Break to include 5 HVAC units being installed and repairs/replacement of the CBT elevator.  She mentioned that more work would be needed on the Seminary Hall Clock Tower to replace rotted materials that had not been seen.  Other projects are coming along with some adjustments to timelines due to more extensive work and/or weather.  She informed the group that a blackjack tree in front of Wilson Hall will be removed.

University Relations Updates
VP Mabery updated the group that the PGA will be at Southern Hills the week of May 16-22 and that 200,000+ visitors are expected in Broken Arrow.  NSU has a full-page ad in the magazine.  He updated the group on digital adds running on TikTok, Twitter and that our Billboards had been refreshed.  He also mentioned that there will be a Gala for Graduates held on April 16 with a Trivia Night fund raising effort.  Women in Business event will be held on March 24.

Funding Outlook
President Turner informed the group of increases in revenue for the state with most areas having increases.

Legislative Update
President Turner updated the group on bills that are still out there.  The deadline for passing the Chamber of origin is Friday.  He talked about two Oklahoma Promise bills and reported that there are currently 7 bills related to Guns on Campus.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Larry Adair Lecture (Rescheduled) – Thursday, March 31st – 2:00 p.m.-Webb Auditorium
• Wilson Hall Ribbon Cutting – Tuesday, Apr 12th, 1:30 p.m.
• Battenfield/Carletti Lecture & Investment Lab Ribbon Cutting – Thursday, Apr 14th
• Commencement Ceremonies
  • Friday, May 6th - 6:30 p.m., Event Center
  • Saturday, May 7th - 9:30 a.m., Event Center
    • 1:30 p.m., Event Center
  • Monday, May 9th  - 6:30 p.m. – ORU Mabee Center

The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Notes submitted by Robin Hutchins