Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Duane Berry’s organization
Jun 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Leadership Team Minutes
The Leadership Team meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. Plant Operations provided updates on the new Project Request Form, notification speaker systems, domestic water projects, front campus renovations, and baseball complex plans. IT updates covered faxing infrastructure, data classification and labeling, SSB8 end of support, and NINJIO training completion rates. There was also a sports update on hosting a Tennessee Baseball Coach Association event at Vol State. The interim VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Richard Rhoda, was introduced. Updates were given on the mural approval process, the Wilson County project, and the formation of a Pell Working Group to assess the impacts of Pell changes.
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The Leadership Team meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. Legislative updates regarding the Reconciliation Bill and its potential impact on Vol State were shared. An update was provided on the Faculty Senate, including the approval of a new Faculty Senate Constitution. There was also a Business and Finance update, which included discussion about radios received from TBR and campus space usage. The Faculty and Staff Focus Project was presented, focusing on an internal employee directory. An IT update covered the discontinuation of Ivy AI, internet upgrades, and IT ticket simplification. Other news included the closure of Vol State's Springfield Center for AC repairs and the submission of Vol State's budget to TBR.
Apr 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Leadership Team Minutes
The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics. The team reviewed and approved prior meeting minutes, adopted several TBR policies and guidelines, and approved revisions and deletions of other policies. A presentation was given on the SWIM brand redevelopment project, including feedback on the mascot. There was a final report on AI in academia, an overview of active plant operations projects, and updates from regional campuses and IT. The team also discussed cybersecurity training, print quotas for students, and the transition from Zoom to Teams. HR updates included building coordinator training, alternative/remote work for the summer, and a policy for students experiencing pregnancy.
Mar 12, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Leadership Team Minutes
The Leadership Team meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. These included the Faculty Senate model, TBR policy adoptions, policy revisions and deletions, and a new policy adoption regarding Workforce Development Division Program and Course Payment. There were also updates on workforce operations, contracts, sponsorship chamber membership, communication with marketing for advertising requests, course scheduling changes, and campus police progress. Additionally, a student conflict management training was announced.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
