Orientation for New Board Members September 9, 2024

Present from the Board

Mr. Kevin Callanan
Ms. Jennifer Dunn
Ms. Christy Morton
Mr. Keith Windle

Present from the University

Ms. Amie Dale, Liaison to the Board of Visitors
Dr. Lisa Duncan Raines, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success
Ms. Kayla Faulkner, Director of Internal Audit
Dr. Chip Filer, Vice President of Facilities and Campus Operations
Ms. Sarah Herzog, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Kevin Hughes, Vice President of Student Affairs
Mr. Kenneth Kidd, Deputy Chief of Staff
Dr. Quentin Kidd, Provost
Dr. Rob Lange, Dean of Admission
Mr. Kyle McMullin, Director of Athletics

At 9:50 a.m., Mr. Kenneth Kidd opened the orientation by warmly welcoming the attendees, specifically acknowledging new Board members Mr. Callanan, Ms. Dunn, and Mr. Windle, noting they are all "Captains for Life." Mr. Kidd emphasized that the purpose of the day’s orientation was to offer a high-level overview of the Board’s activities, the University’s organizational structure, and the functions of each committee. He outlined that the session would cover the structure and key actions of each committee area.

To provide a foundation, Kenneth began with a review of the University’s organizational chart, explaining how the reporting structure operates and identifying the Board’s direct reports. Ms. Dale displayed the organizational chart on the screen to assist in this overview.

Committee on University Advancement

Mr. Long provided an introductory overview of the University Advancement Committee, describing its role and the key areas it oversees.

Committee on Athletics

Following Mr. Long, Mr. McMullin discussed the Committee on Athletics, outlining its objectives, areas of oversight, and the strategic focus areas for the year.

Committee on Finance and Facilities

As the Committee on Finance and Facilities covers multiple areas, Ms. Herzog started by detailing the finance functions, including budgetary responsibilities and financial planning. She then passed the discussion to Dr. Filer, who covered the facilities aspect, explaining how the committee manages infrastructure projects, campus development, and maintenance.

Committee on Operations, Audit, and Risk

Ms. Herzog introduced the Committee on Operations, Audit, and Risk, giving an overview of its scope along with Dr. Filer, which spans operational integrity, risk management, and audit functions. Ms. Faulkner then expanded on the introduction, providing further insights into audit processes and risk oversight within the University.

Committee on Student Life

The Committee on Student Life encompasses Enrollment, Student Success and Institutional Effectiveness, Student Life, and Admission. Dr. Duncan Raines began by discussing Enrollment and Student Success strategies, followed by Dr. Hughes, who addressed Student Life. Dr. Lange concluded with an overview of Admission and its goals for the upcoming year.

Committee on Academic Affairs

Dr. Kidd provided an overview of Academic Affairs, describing how the committee supports the University’s academic mission, oversees curriculum standards, and fosters academic excellence.

Board Updates/Events

Ms. Dale provided an outline of the key events and Board activities scheduled for the year. Noting that new members had already corresponded with her via email, she shared insights into the upcoming meetings and expectations, encouraging them to reach out with any questions as they continue to integrate into their roles.

Mr. Kidd concluded the orientation by thanking everyone for their participation, especially welcoming the new Board members. He reassured Mr. Callanan, Ms. Dunn, and Mr. Windle that while the information may seem extensive, the Board staff are available to provide ongoing support. Ms. Dale made final housekeeping announcements, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.