***Notice of Meetings: Ohio State University trustees and committees to meet Feb. 8-10
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and its committees will meet Tuesday, February 8 through Thursday, February 10. Paying special attention to social distancing recommendations, only President Kristina Johnson, members of the Board of Trustees and its committees, and select university leaders and presenters will gather in person for these meetings.
Some guests and presenters will participate via Zoom. In keeping with recent legislation and updates to the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees, up to two-thirds of voting members are permitted to attend meetings virtually and will still count toward quorum and be permitted to vote. The public sessions of these meetings will be available via livestream provided by WOSU Public Media. The livestream URL is: https://livestream.com/wosu/osubotfeb2022
The agendas are as follows:
TUESDAY, FEB. 8, 2022
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Wexner Medical Center Board Meeting
Leslie H. Wexner, Abigail S. Wexner, Erin P. Hoeflinger, Hiroyuki Fujita, Alan A. Stockmeister, John W. Zeiger, Carly G. Sobol, Stephen D. Steinour, Robert H. Schottenstein, W.G. Jurgensen, Cindy Hilsheimer, Amy Chronis, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio, voting), Kristina M. Johnson (ex officio, voting), Melissa L. Gilliam (ex officio, voting), Michael Papadakis (ex officio, voting), Mark Larmore / Andrew Thomas (ex officio, co-voting)
- Approval of November 2021 Wexner Medical Center Board Meeting Minutes
- Interim Co-Leaders’ Report – Mr. Mark Larmore, Dr. Andrew Thomas
- James Cancer Hospital Report – Dr. William Farrar
- Wexner Medical Center Financial Report – Mr. Mark Larmore
- Recommend for Approval to Increase Professional Services and Construction Contracts – Mr. Frank Aucremanne
- Recommend for Approval: Acquisition of Real Property – Mr. Frank Aucremanne
- Quality & Professional Affairs Committee Items for Approval – Mr. Alan Stockmeister, Dr. Andrew Thomas, Dr. David Cohn
- Ratification of Committee Appointments FY2022-2023
- Delegation of Oversight and Management of the Food & Dietetic Services for the Wexner Medical Center and the James Cancer Hospital
- Approval of Amendments to the Bylaws and Rules & Regulations of the Medical Staff of University Hospitals and the James Cancer Hospital
- Executive Session
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Master Planning & Facilities Committee Meeting
Alexander R. Fischer, James D. Klingbeil, Brent R. Porteus, Alan A. Stockmeister, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Tanner R. Hunt, Robert H. Schottenstein, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- Executive Session
- Physical Environment Scorecard – Mr. Jay Kasey
- Major Project Updates – Mr. Mark Conselyea
- Approval of November 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Alex Fischer
- Approval of Amendments to the Ohio State Energy Partners Utility System Capital Improvements Plan for FY22 – Mr. Scott Potter
- Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Construction Contracts – Mr. Mark Conselyea
- Approval of Perpetual Easements – Mr. Keith Myers
- Roadway Easement – Wayne County, OH
- Roadway Easement – Delaware County, OH
- Sanitary Sewer Easement – Medical Center Drive, Columbus, OH
- Sanitary Sewer Easement – 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH
- Approval for Acquisition of Real Property – Mr. Keith Myers
- 1316 Country Club Drive, Newark, OH
- Leonard Avenue, Columbus, OH
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9, 2022
8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Full-Board Executive Session
Gary R. Heminger, Abigail S. Wexner, Brent R. Porteus, Erin P. Hoeflinger, Alexander R. Fischer, Hiroyuki Fujita, Alan A. Stockmeister, John W. Zeiger, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Lewis Von Thaer, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Michael F. Kiggin, Tom B. Mitevski, Carly G. Sobol, Tanner R. Hunt, James D. Klingbeil
Note: This meeting will not be available via livestream. Zoom access will be available for the public convening of this session, and then all public guests will be placed in a waiting room for the remainder of the meeting.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Talent, Compensation & Governance Committee Meeting
Hiroyuki Fujita, Lewis Von Thaer, Brent R. Porteus, Abigail S. Wexner, Alexander R. Fischer, John W. Zeiger, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- Executive Session
- Graduate Professional Student Trustee Search Update – Ms. Carly Sobol
- Workday Optimization – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Key Critical Searches – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Compensation & Benefits Update – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Approval of November 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita
- Ratification of Committee Appointments FY2022-2023 – Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita
- Approval of Personnel Actions – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Approval of Amendments to The Ohio State University Retirement Plans – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Written Report: Human Resources Summary
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Research, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships Committee Meeting
Lewis Von Thaer, Erin P. Hoeflinger, Alexander R. Fischer, Hiroyuki Fujita, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Carly G. Sobol, Phillip Popovich, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- Committee Chair’s Remarks – Mr. Lou Von Thaer
- Highlights of New Research, Innovation and Knowledge Achievements – Dr. Grace Wang
- Launch of the President’s Buckeye Accelerator and Updates on Other Student Entrepreneurial Activities – Ms. Cheryl Turnbull
- Approval of November 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Lou Von Thaer
- Executive Session
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Academic Affairs & Student Life Committee Meeting
Brent R. Porteus, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Abigail S. Wexner, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Michael F. Kiggin, Tom B. Mitevski, Tanner R. Hunt, Susan E. Cole, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- Provost’s Report – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Senior Vice President for Student Life’s Report – Dr. Melissa Shivers
- Developing Career-Ready Students: Academic Partnership and Career Success – Dr. Melissa Shivers, Dr. Anne McDaniel, Dr. Erica Regan, Ms. Nancy Thompson
- Approval of November 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Brent Porteus
- Faculty Personnel Actions – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Approval to Establish a Doctor of Nursing Education – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Approval to Establish a Master of Structural Engineering – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Amendments to the Rules of the University Faculty – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Degrees and Certificates – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Honorary Degree – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Executive Session
THURSDAY, FEB. 10, 2022
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Legal, Risk & Compliance Committee Meeting
Elizabeth P. Kessler, Alan A. Stockmeister, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Michael F. Kiggin, Tom B. Mitevski, Tanner R. Hunt, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- Name, Image & Likeness – Mr. Eugene Smith, Mr. Rick Van Brimmer, Mr. Mitchell Pehlke, Ms. Sarah Morbitzer, Mr. TreVeyon Henderson
- Approval of November 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Ms. Elizabeth Kessler
- Executive Session
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Audit, Finance & Investment Committee Meeting
John W. Zeiger, Erin P. Hoeflinger, Lewis Von Thaer, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Michael F. Kiggin, Tom B. Mitevski, Carly G. Sobol, James D. Klingbeil, Amy Chronis, Kent M. Stahl, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- University Financial Scorecards – Mr. Michael Papadakis, Ms. Kristine Devine, Mr. Mark Larmore
- Advancement Update – Mr. Michael Eicher
- Approval of November 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. John Zeiger
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of Amendments to the Ohio State Energy Partners Utility System Capital Improvements Plan for FY22
- Approval to Appoint an External Auditor
- University Foundation Report
- Naming Approvals
- Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Construction Contracts
- Approval for Acquisition of Real Property
- Written Reports:
- FY22 Interim Financial Report
- Detailed Foundation Report
- Major Project Updates
- External Audit Report
- Executive Session
1:00-1:30 p.m. Full-Board Public Session
Gary R. Heminger, Abigail S. Wexner, Brent R. Porteus, Erin P. Hoeflinger, Alexander R. Fischer, Hiroyuki Fujita, Alan A. Stockmeister, John W. Zeiger, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Lewis Von Thaer, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Michael F. Kiggin, Tom B. Mitevski, Carly G. Sobol, Tanner R. Hunt, James D. Klingbeil
Approval of November 2021 Meeting Minutes – Mr. Gary Heminger
President’s Report – Dr. Kristina Johnson
Consent Agenda
- Resolutions in Memoriam
- Distinguished Service Awards
- Approval of Amendments to Ohio State Energy Partners Utility System Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 2022
- Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
- Approval for a Perpetual Roadway Easement at Barnard Road in Wayne County, Ohio
- Approval for a Perpetual Roadway Easement at Sawmill Parkway in Delaware County, Ohio
- Approval for a Perpetual Sanitary Sewer Easement at Medical Center Drive in Franklin County, Ohio
- Approval for a Perpetual Sanitary Sewer Easement at Neil Avenue in Franklin County, Ohio
- Approval for Acquisition of Real Property at Country Club Drive in Licking County, Ohio
- Approval for Acquisition of Real Property at Leonard Avenue in Franklin County, Ohio
- Ratification of Committee Appointments FY2022-2023
- Personnel Actions
- Amendment and Restatement of The Ohio State University Amended and Restated 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Amendment and Restatement of The Ohio State University Amended and Restated 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Amendment and Restatement of The Ohio State University Alternative Retirement Plan
- Fourth Amendments of The Ohio State University Retirement Continuation Plans
- First Amendments of The Ohio State University Supplemental 415(m) Retirement Plans
- Amendment and Restatement of The Ohio State University Annuity Premium Benefit LTD Plan
- Adoption of the Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Exhibit B (Roth Election)
- Faculty Personnel Actions
- Approval to Establish a Doctor of Nursing Education Degree Program
- Approval to Establish a Master of Structural Engineering Degree Program
- Amendments to the Rules of the University Faculty
- Degrees and Certificates
- Honorary Degree
- Contract for External Audit Services
- University Foundation Report
- Naming of Internal Spaces in Jane E. Heminger Hall in the College of Nursing
- Naming of Emmerich von Haam, MD, Conference Room in the Optometry Clinic and Health Sciences Faculty Office Building
Public materials are available online through the February meeting calendar entries in the Upcoming Meetings section of: https://trustees.osu.edu/