***Notice of Meetings: Ohio State University trustees and committees to meet Nov. 16-18
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and its committees will meet Tuesday, November 16 through Thursday, November 18. 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 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/osubotnov2021
The agendas are as follows:
TUESDAY, NOV. 16, 2021
1:00 – 5:00 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 August 2021 Wexner Medical Center Board Meeting Minutes
- Interim Co-Leaders’ Report – Mr. Mark Larmore, Dr. Andrew Thomas
- Leading the Way: Military Medicine – Dr. Amy Moore
- New Albany Ambulatory Update – Mr. Dan Like
- James Cancer Hospital Report – Dr. William Farrar
- Wexner Medical Center Financial Report – Mr. Mark Larmore
- Recommend for Approval to Enter Into Construction Contracts – Mr. Frank Aucremanne
- Ratification of Committee Appointments FY2022-2023 – Mr. Alan Stockmeister
- Executive Session
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, 2021
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, Michael F. Kiggin, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Tom B. Mitevski, Carly G. Sobol, Tanner R. Hunt, James D. Klingbeil
Note: This meeting will not be available for 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
- Strategy, Structure and Talent – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Workday Optimization – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Key Critical Searches – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Approval of August 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita
- Approval of Personnel Actions – Dr. Jeff Risinger
- Ratification of Committee Appointments FY2022-2023 – Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita
- 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, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- Committee Chair’s Remarks – Mr. Lou Von Thaer
- Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge Report – Dr. Grace Wang
- Approval of August 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, Michael F. Kiggin, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Tom B. Mitevski, Tanner R. Hunt, Susan Olesik, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- Provost’s Report – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Senior Vice President for Student Life’s Report – Dr. Melissa Shivers
- Overview of the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability – Dr. Michael Neblo
- From Succeeding to Thriving: Student Health and Well-Being – Dr. Melissa Shivers, Dr. Shawnte’ Elbert, Dr. Gladys Gibbs, Dr. Micky Sharma, Mr. Andre Love, Mr. Blake Marble
- Approval of August 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Brent Porteus
- Faculty Personnel Actions – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Approval to Change the Name of the Master of Arts in Slavic and East European Studies - Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Approval to Establish a Master of Athletic Training Degree Program – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Honorary Degrees – Dr. Melissa Gilliam
- Executive Session
THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 2021
8:00 – 9:30 a.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)
- Physical Environment Scorecard and Safety Metrics Deep Dive – Mr. Jay Kasey
- Sustainability Goals Update and Ohio State Energy Partners Scorecard – Mr. Jay Kasey
- Major Project Updates – Mr. Mark Conselyea
- Facilities Operations and Development Annual Report – Mr. Mark Conselyea
- Approval of August 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Alex Fischer
- Approval to Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts – Mr. Mark Conselyea
- 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
- Special Fee for the College of Engineering – Mr. Michael Papadakis, Ms. Kristine Devine
- Audit Update
- Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (DRAFT) – Mr. Michael Papadakis, Ms. Kristine Devine, Mr. Mark Larmore
- External Auditor Report – Ms. Christa Dewire
- Advancement Update – Mr. Michael Eicher
- Approval of August 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. John Zeiger
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of Special Fee for the College of Engineering
- Approval to Submit Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (DRAFT) to the Auditor of State
- Approval of the FY21 Progress Report on Ohio Task Force on Affordability and Efficiency in Higher Education Recommendations
- Approval of OSU Golf Course Membership Dues and Fees
- Approval of the University Foundation Report
- Naming Approvals
- Approval to Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
- Appointment to the Self Insurance Board
- Written Reports:
- FY22 Interim Financial Report
- Detailed Foundation Report
- Major Project Updates
- Executive Session
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Legal, Risk & Compliance Committee Meeting
Elizabeth P. Kessler, Alan A. Stockmeister, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Michael F. Kiggin, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Tom B. Mitevski, Tanner R. Hunt, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)
- Annual Affiliated Entities Report – Mr. Matthew Albers, Ms. Heidi McCabe, Dr. Arick Forrest, Mr. Kyle Sharp
- Conflict of Interest & Conflict of Commitment Policies – Mr. Gates Garrity-Rokous
- Risk Management Leadership Introduction – Mr. Michael Papadakis, Mr. Fitzroy Smith
- Approval of August 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes – Ms. Elizabeth Kessler
- Executive Session
3:30 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, Michael F. Kiggin, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Tom B. Mitevski, Carly G. Sobol, Tanner R. Hunt, James D. Klingbeil
Approval of August 2021 Meeting Minutes – Mr. Gary Heminger
President’s Report – Dr. Kristina Johnson
Consent Agenda
- Resolutions in Memoriam
- Ratification of Committee Appointments FY2022-2023
- Personnel Actions
- Faculty Personnel Actions
- Approval to Change the Name of the Master of Arts in Slavic and East European Studies to the Master of Arts in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies
- Approval to Establish a Master of Athletic Training Degree Program
- Honorary Degrees
- Approval to Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
- Approval of Special Fee for the College of Engineering
- Approval to Submit Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (DRAFT) to the Auditor of State
- Approval of FY21 Progress Report on Ohio Task Force on Affordability and Efficiency in Higher Education Recommendations
- Authorization to Approve Golf Course Membership Dues and Fees
- University Foundation Report
- Naming of the Jeffrey Schottenstein Program for Resilience in Students
- Naming of Jane E. Heminger Hall in the College of Nursing
- Naming of the Encova Insurance Tunnel at Ohio Stadium
- Naming of Alex’s Sunnyside Playroom in The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
- Naming of Internal Spaces in the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic
- Naming of Internal Spaces in the Veterinary Medical Center
- Naming of the Bill and Katie Shelley Huddle Room in Bolz Hall
- Naming In Honor of Helga and Robert Muladore (Ingrid Muladore Robechek and Nils Muladore) in the WOSU Public Media Headquarters
- Naming of Generous Gift from Karen and Steve Skilken in Outpatient Care New Albany
- Naming of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex
- Appointment to the Self Insurance Board
Public materials are available online through the November meeting calendar entries in the Upcoming Meetings section of: https://trustees.osu.edu/