Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lisa Silk’s organization
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Governance And Nominations Committee Committee Meeting
The meeting focused on the review of drafted bylaws, including sections on board authority, membership, code of ethics, and training requirements. Key discussions involved delineating the board's policy-making responsibilities versus the management's day-to-day operational duties, the potential addition of applicable statutes to the bylaws, and clarifying the roles of board-specific staff such as the secretary and general counsel.
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Board of Regents Academic and Student Affairs Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed various academic updates, including enrollment reports, strategic planning, and ongoing NECHE accreditation preparations. New programmatic developments were presented, including a medical laboratory technician program at the Housatonic campus and a respiratory assistance program at the Gateway campus. Additionally, a new partnership with Northwell was highlighted to expand student clinical opportunities. The committee approved curriculum modifications for both the Architectural Design and Construction Technology programs, which were designed to clarify degree requirements, improve course sequences, remove hidden prerequisites, and better align student learning outcomes with industry standards and workforce requirements.
Sep 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Regents Governance and Nominations Committee Governance And Nominations Committee Meeting
The committee discussed a proposed training and orientation policy designed to comply with Public Act 22-16. The proposed policy outlines a blended approach utilizing in-person orientation sessions and asynchronous online modules. Members debated the appropriate level of detail, the potential length of in-person sessions, and the importance of ensuring the curriculum emphasizes student success and the system's core mission rather than focusing primarily on administrative compliance.
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Regents Special Meeting
The Board of Regents held a special meeting to discuss the academic year, enrollment updates, and system stabilization priorities. The interim chancellor provided a report on engagement efforts across institutions, financial sustainability planning, shared services operating models, and alignment of student success and workforce efforts. Additionally, the Board received an update on the search process for a permanent chancellor, including the development of an advisory committee and search firm engagement, and discussed a new policy regarding the timeliness of responses to audit requests.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
