***Notice of Meetings: Ohio State University trustees and committees to meet May 16-18

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and its committees will meet Tuesday, May 16 through Thursday, May 18, in Columbus at the Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road. Some trustees and presenters will participate virtually in accordance with legislation and the Bylaws of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees. 

The public sessions of these meetings will also be available via livestream provided by WOSU Public Media. The livestream URL is: https://livestream.com/wosu/botmay2023

The agendas are as follows:

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm Full-Board Executive Session

Hiroyuki Fujita (chair), Alan A. Stockmeister, John W. Zeiger, Gary R. Heminger, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Lewis Von Thaer, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Michael F. Kiggin, Tom B. Mitevski, Pierre Bigby, Juan Jose Perez, Bradley R. Kastan, George A. Skestos, Tanner R. Hunt, Taylor A. Schwein, James D. Klingbeil

Note: This meeting will not be available via livestream.

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Wexner Medical Center Board Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Leslie H. Wexner (chair), Alan A. Stockmeister, John W. Zeiger, Gary R. Heminger, Tom B. Mitevski, Tanner R. Hunt, Stephen D. Steinour, Robert H. Schottenstein, W.G. Jurgensen, Cindy Hilsheimer, Amy Chronis, Hiroyuki Fujita (ex officio, voting), Melissa L. Gilliam (ex officio, voting), Michael Papadakis (ex officio, voting), John J. Warner (ex officio, voting)

Approval of February 2023 Wexner Medical Center Board Meeting Minutes

• CEO Report – Dr. John Warner
• Leading the Way: James Outpatient Care – Dr. David Cohn, Ms. Jennifer Dauer, Mr. Kris Kipp
• James Cancer Hospital Report – Dr. David Cohn
• Wexner Medical Center Financial Report – Mr. Vincent Tammaro
• Recommend for Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into Construction Contracts – Mr. Frank Aucremanne
• Ratification of Committee Appointments FY23-24 – Mr. Alan Stockmeister/Dr. Andrew Thomas
• University Hospitals Trauma Verification – Mr. Alan Stockmeister/Dr. Andrew Thomas
• Executive Session

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Talent, Compensation & Governance Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

John W. Zeiger (chair), Elizabeth P. Kessler (vice chair), Gary R. Heminger, Lewis Von Thaer, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Tom B. Mitevski, Hiroyuki Fujita (ex officio)

• Executive Session
• Report on Departing Trustees and Election of Officers – Mr. John Zeiger
• Approval of February 2023 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. John Zeiger
• Approval of Personnel Actions – Ms. Katie Hall

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Legal, Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Elizabeth P. Kessler (chair), Michael F. Kiggin (vice chair), Alan A. Stockmeister, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Juan Jose Perez, Taylor A. Schwein, Amy Chronis, Hiroyuki Fujita (ex officio)

• External Audit Update – Mr. David Gagnon
• Office of University Compliance & Integrity Update: Public Records, Conflicts of Interest, & Process Improvements – Mr. Gates Garrity-Rokous
• Title IX Regulations Update – Ms. Keesha Mitchell, Ms. Amy Golian
• Approval of February 2023 Committee Meeting Minutes – Ms. Elizabeth Kessler
• Executive Session

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Academic Affairs & Student Life Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Jeff M.S. Kaplan (chair), Elizabeth A. Harsh (vice chair), Elizabeth P. Kessler, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Michael F. Kiggin, Pierre Bigby, Taylor A. Schwein, Susan E. Cole, Hiroyuki Fujita (ex officio)

• Provost’s Report – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
• Chat GPT Presentation – Dr. Ayana Howard
• Senior Vice President for Student Life Report: Student Engagement as a Driver of Success – Dr. Melissa Shivers
• Approval of February 2023 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Jeff Kaplan
• Approval to Establish a Master of Health and Wellness – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
• Approval to Change the Name of the Master of Dental Hygiene Degree Program – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
• Amendments to the Rules of the University Faculty – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
• Adoption of Campus Free Speech Policy and Complaint Investigation, Hearing, and Resolution Process – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
• Faculty Personnel Actions – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
• Honorary Degree – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
• Degrees and Certificates – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
• Executive Session

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Master Planning & Facilities Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

• Alan A. Stockmeister (vice chair), Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Pierre Bigby, Taylor A. Schwein, James D. Klingbeil, Robert H. Schottenstein, Hiroyuki Fujita (ex officio)
• Executive Session
• Physical Environment Scorecard – Mr. Jay Kasey
• Major Project Updates – Mr. Mark Conselyea
• Resource Stewardship Update – Ms. Aparna Dial
• Framework 3.0 – Ms. Amanda Hoffsis
• BMEC Phase 2 and Campbell Hall Design Reviews – Ms. Amanda Hoffsis, Mr. Kyle Albert
• Approval of February 2023 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Alan Stockmeister
• Approval of Interim Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 – Mr. Jay Kasey, Mr. Michael Papadakis
• Approval of FY24 Interim Ohio State Energy Partners Capital Plan – Mr. Scott Potter
• Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts – Mr. Mark Conselyea
• Approval for Purchase of Real Property – Ms. Amanda Hoffsis

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Finance & Investment Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Tom B. Mitevski (chair), James D. Klingbeil (vice chair), John W. Zeiger, Gary R. Heminger, Lewis Von Thaer, Michael F. Kiggin, Pierre Bigby, Tanner R. Hunt, Amy Chronis, Kent M. Stahl, Hiroyuki Fujita (ex officio)

• University Financial Scorecards – Mr. Michael Papadakis, Ms. Kristine Devine, Mr. Vincent Tammaro
• FY24 Interim Operating Budget – Mr. Michael Papadakis, Ms. Kristine Devine, Mr. Vincent Tammaro
• FY24 Interim Capital Investment Plan and FY 24 Interim Ohio State Energy Partners Capital Plan – Mr. Michael Papadakis, Mr. Jay Kasey
• Advancement Update – Mr. Michael Eicher
• Approval of February 2023 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Tom Mitevski
• Consent Agenda:
  • Approval of Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
  • Approval of Interim Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Year 2024
  • Approval of Ohio State Energy Partners Utility System Interim Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 2024
  • Approval of Tuition Waiver for Students Participating in Study Abroad Programs through Third-Party Provider or Direct Enrollment
  • Amendment to the Authorization for the Issuance of Additional General Receipts Obligations and Authorization of Multiyear Debt Issuance Program II of The University
  • Authorization for Designated Officials to Buy, Sell, Assign and Transfer Securities
  • Appointment to the Self-Insurance Board
  • Authorization of the Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Long-Term Lease and Concession Agreement for The Ohio State University Utility System
  • Approval of the University Foundation Report
  • Naming Approvals
  • Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
  • Approval for Purchase of Real Property – Lawrence Tower Alley
• Written Reports:
  • FY23 Interim Financial Report
  • Detailed Foundation Report
  • Major Project Updates
• Executive Session

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Research, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Lewis Von Thaer (chair), Reginald A. Wilkinson (vice chair), Juan Jose Perez, Tanner R. Hunt, Phillip Popovich, Hiroyuki Fujita (ex officio)

• Committee Chair’s Remarks – Mr. Lou Von Thaer
• George Washington Carver Science Park and Starlab Terrestrial Analog Facility Impacts on Research, Education and Economic Development – Dr. John Horack, Ms. Cassidy Brozovich, Mr. Kenny McDonald
• Pelotonia Research Center’s Future Impact on Societal Challenges – Dr. Peter Mohler, Dr. Russell Lonser, Dr. Sayoko Moroi
• Approval of February 2023 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Lou Von Thaer
• Executive Session

3:00 p.m. Full-Board Public Session (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Hiroyuki Fujita (chair), Alan A. Stockmeister, John W. Zeiger, Gary R. Heminger, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Lewis Von Thaer, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Michael F. Kiggin, Tom B. Mitevski, Pierre Bigby, Juan Jose Perez, Bradley R. Kastan, George A. Skestos, Tanner R. Hunt, Taylor A. Schwein, James D. Klingbeil

Approval of February 2023 Meeting Minutes – Mr. John Zeiger
Hand-Carry: Election of Officers
Hand-Carry: Recognition of Fundamental Educational Responsibilities

Consent Agenda

1. Resolutions in Memoriam
2. Approval of Personnel Actions
3. Approval to Establish a Master of Health and Wellness
4. Approval to Change the Name of the Master of Dental Hygiene Degree Program
5. Amendments to the Rules of the University Faculty
6. Adoption of Campus Free Speech Policy and Complaint Investigation, Hearing, and Resolution Process
7. Faculty Personnel Actions
8. Honorary Degree
9. Degrees and Certificates
10. Approval of Interim Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Year 2024
11. Approval of FY24 Interim Ohio State Energy Partners Capital Plan
12. Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
13. Approval for Purchase of Real Property
14. Approval of Interim Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
15. Approval of Tuition Waiver for Students Participating in Study Abroad Programs through Third-Party Provider or Direct Enrollment
16. Amendment to the Authorization for the Issuance of Additional General Receipts Obligations and Authorization of Multiyear Debt Issuance Program II of The University
17. Authorization for Designated Officials to Buy, Sell, Assign and Transfer Securities
18. Appointment to the Self-Insurance Board
19. Authorization of the Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Long-Term Lease and Concession Agreement for The Ohio State University Utility System
20. Approval of the University Foundation Report
21. Naming Approvals

Public materials are available online through the May meeting calendar entries in the Upcoming Meetings section of: https://trustees.osu.edu/