Executive Council Meeting Notes April 12, 2022

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL/CABINET MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
9:00 a.m.
UC – Redbud Room

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

Members Absent:  None
The meeting began at 9:00 a.m.
President Turner welcomed the group.

Staff Council Update
Red Walker updated the group on events that are being planned during Employee Appreciation Week.  There will be food truck options for the lunches and coffee breaks throughout the week on all campuses.                      

NCAA & MIAA Updates
Matt Cochran informed the group on updates in the NCAA related to COVID.  He stated that everyone is working through the changes and updating the manual.

The athletic teams have had a busy spring.  He updated the group on how the men’s and women’s teams have done during their competitions.  The Pom Squad won the National Championships in Florida last week.  He also told them about the Athletics Honor Society with 50+ students being inducted.

Campus Lighting Update
Chief Bell updated the group regarding upgrading campus lighting and the workorders completed due to lights not working.  He also informed them that there will be a graduation ceremony for the Police Academy on May 13^th with 13 graduating.

Commencement
Provost Landry informed the group that Commencement will include live streaming.

Enrollment/Retention
VPs Landry and Freeman updated the group on current enrollment and retention numbers for summer and fall.  Fall is at -12.9% HC with -10.9 CH production.  The current retention rate is at 39.1, however, Freshmen are not able to enroll at this point.  They asked everyone to encourage students to enroll.  Summer enrollment is currently up at 12.3% HC and 24.0% CH.  They are expecting more movement after Commencement.

Workforce Update (https://offices.nsuok.edu/workforce-development/default.aspx)
VP Freeman provided information with a link regarding workforce efforts.  NSU received a grant from OSRHE with efforts to focus on career paths and connections.  This grant will create new pathways.  He gave a shout out to those who are working on these efforts.

Faculty Council Update
Nathan Green informed the group that the Circle of Excellence awardees have been selected and that faculty have been working on retention priorities.  They are energized and willing to help regarding the mentor program reboot.

NSU Foundation Audit Update
Peggy Glenn informed the group that the Foundation Audit has been completed and that they received a clean audit report.  The Annual Report will be out this week.

Alumni/Foundation Updates
NSU Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni

Peggy reminded everyone that nominations are due May 31.  She also informed the group of the following events that are coming up:

GreenLink Dinner - this evening beginning at 6:00 pm at the Community Room

Descendants of Cherokee Seminaries Students Association Luncheon - Friday, May 6, at 11:30 a.m. – UC Ballroom

Graduation Reception for RiverHawks Scholars - Saturday, May 7th, following the afternoon graduation

• Branscum Alumni Center

Capital Projects Update
VP Landsaw provided an update on the current projects.  Wilson Hall Ribbon Cutting is today. The Finance Lab is working through the final punch list with a Ribbon Cutting scheduled for April 14^th.  Still having some issues with the multiple projects in Seminary Hall.  Lewis Street should be finished in about four weeks.  Leoser demolition is almost complete with the DOAS units on site.  The Dome materials should be here soon.

Kindness Wall
VP Mabery informed the group that NSU is partnering with Kindness Wall.  This system allows messages of kindness and congratulations to be sent to Junior High and High School students at no cost for the software.  NSU is the exclusive sponsor.

NSU Print Shop Confirmation
VP Mabery informed the group that JD Young will no longer be the supplier of printing and mail services at the end of the semester.  NSU will take over the operations.  He gave them examples of the typical items that will continue in copying services with the change. (Letterhead, Business Cards, Envelopes, Profile Sheets, Brochures, Postcards, Flyers, Certificates, 11x17 Posters, Posters larger than 11x17 on 20# Bond, Satin Photo, & Matte Vinyl, and Booklets from 8.5x5.5 up to 8.5x11)

Legislative Update
President Turner provided a legislative update to the group.  He mentioned that there are still 100 bills related to Higher Education.

NSU Budget Update FY23
President Tuner informed the group of the status of state funding with revenue being up across the board.  He recapped this year’s NSU budget stating that we must cut 5.2% of our current budget to recover reserve usage.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Wilson Hall Ribbon Cutting – Tuesday, Apr 12th - Program - 1:30 p.m. – Front Lawn
• Battenfield/Carletti Finance Lab Ribbon Cutting - Thursday, Apr 14th - 1:30 p.m. – CBT First Floor
• Ovation and Honors Awards 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14^th

The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Notes submitted by Robin Hutchins