02
March
2026
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09:03 AM
America/New_York

***Notice of Meetings: Ohio State University trustees to meet March 3-5

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and several of its committees will meet in both public and executive session Tuesday, March 3, through Thursday, March 5, in Columbus at the Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road. Some trustees may participate virtually in accordance with legislation and the Bylaws of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Full-Board Executive Session

John W. Zeiger (chair), Elizabeth P. Kessler (vice chair), Gary R. Heminger, M. Katherine Holcombe, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Suzanne R. Kiggin, Tomislav B. Mitevski, Pierre Bigby, Juan Jose Perez, Bradley R. Kastan, George A. Skestos, Kara J. Trott, Patrick J. Tiberi

2-5 p.m., Wexner Medical Center Board (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Leslie H. Wexner (chair), Gary R. Heminger, Tomislav B. Mitevski, Juan Jose Perez, George A. Skestos, Kara J. Trott, Kendall C. Buchan, Robert H. Schottenstein, Stephen D. Steinour, Cindy Hilsheimer, Amy Chronis, Hiroyuki Fujita, John W. Zeiger (ex officio, voting), Walter E. Carter Jr. (ex officio, voting), Ravi V. Bellamkonda (ex officio, voting), Michael Papadakis (ex officio, voting), John J. Warner (ex officio, voting)

The public session of this meeting will be available via livestream provided by WOSU Public Media. The livestream URL is: https://vimeo.com/event/5752630/11a2e04fd2

2-2:45 p.m., Public Session

  • Approval of December 2025 Wexner Medical Center Board Meeting Minutes
  • CEO Report – Dr. John Warner
  • James Cancer Hospital Report – Dr. Kimryn Rathmell
  • Wexner Medical Center Financial Report – Mr. Richard Silveria
  • Recommend Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Increase Construction Contracts – Ms. P’Elizabeth Koelker
    1. BSH Lower-Level Renovation
    2. MMP Concourse Renovation
    3. Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center Linac Replacement
    4. Outpatient Care East Clinic Renovations and Relocations
    5. UH-Doan Hall Sprinkler Installation
  • Recommend for Approval for Acquisition of Real Property – 6515 Pullman Drive – Ms. P’Elizabeth Koelker
  • Quality and Professional Affairs Committee: Items for Approval – Dr. Andrew Thomas
    1. Ratification of Committee Appointment FY2026
    2. Obstetrical Services Standards for FY2026

2:45-5 p.m., Executive Session

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026

8-11:30 a.m., Full-Board Executive Session

John W. Zeiger (chair), Elizabeth P. Kessler (vice chair), Gary R. Heminger, M. Katherine Holcombe, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Suzanne R. Kiggin, Tomislav B. Mitevski, Pierre Bigby, Juan Jose Perez, Bradley R. Kastan, George A. Skestos, Kara J. Trott, Patrick J. Tiberi

12:30-3:00 p.m., Master Planning and Facilities Committee (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Juan Jose Perez (chair), George A. Skestos (vice chair), Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Pierre Bigby, Bradley R. Kastan, Kendall C. Buchan, Robert H. Schottenstein, Keith Myers, John W. Zeiger (ex officio)

The public session of this meeting will be available via livestream provided by WOSU Public Media. The livestream URL is: https://vimeo.com/event/5752634/be0e9e47cf

The agenda is as follows:

12:30-2:35 p.m., Executive Session

2:35-3 p.m., Public Session

  • Public Safety Update – Mr. Chris Kabourek, Dr. Monica Moll
  • Approval of December 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. John Perez
  • Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts – Mr. Chris Kabourek
  • Approval for Acquisition of Real Property – 6515 Pullman Drive – Mr. Chris Kabourek
  • Written Reports (Background Only)
    1. Major Project Updates
    2. Physical Environment Scorecard

3:30-5:30 p.m., Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (Mount Leadership Room)

Elizabeth P. Kessler (chair), Bradley R. Kastan (vice chair), John Jose Perez, Patrick C. Arp, Amy Chronis, John W. Zeiger (ex officio)

The public session of this meeting will be available via livestream provided by WOSU Public Media. The livestream URL is: https://vimeo.com/event/5752641/20a86b2381

3:30-3:40 p.m., Public Session

  • External Audit Update – Mr. David Gagnon
  • Approval of December 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes – Ms. Elizabeth Kessler
  • Written Reports (Background Only)
    1. KPMG Required Audit Communications

3:40-5:30 p.m., Executive Session

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026

8-10 a.m., Finance and Investment Committee (Mount Leadership Room)

Tomislav B. Mitevski (chair), Pierre Bigby (vice chair), Gary R. Heminger, George A. Skestos, Kendall C. Buchan, Amy Chronis, Kent M. Stahl, John W. Zeiger (ex officio)

The public session of this meeting will be available via livestream provided by WOSU Public Media. The livestream URL is: https://vimeo.com/event/5752650/e940e7a6c3

8-8:30 a.m., Public Session

  • University Financial Scorecards– Mr. Michael Papadakis, Ms. Kristine Devine, Mr. Richard Silveria
  • Advancement Update – Mr. Michael Eicher
  • Approval of December 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Tomislav Mitevski
  • Consent Agenda:
    1. Approval of the University Foundation Report
    2. Naming Approvals
    3. Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
    4. Approval for Acquisition of Real Property – 6515 Pullman Drive Written
  • Written Reports (Background Only)
    1. FY26 Interim Financial Report
    2. Detailed Foundation Report

8:30-10 a.m., Executive Session

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Athletics Committee (Mount Leadership Room)

Gary R. Heminger (chair), Elizabeth P. Kessler, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Pierre Bigby, Bradley R. Kastan, George A. Skestos, Patrick C. Arp, John W. Zeiger (ex officio)

The public session of this meeting will be available via livestream provided by WOSU Public Media. The livestream URL is: https://vimeo.com/event/5752654/4972d79ec0

10:30-10:35 a.m., Public Session

  • Athletics Director’s Update – Mr. Ross Bjork
  • Approval of December 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes – Mr. Gary Heminger

10:35 a.m.-12 p.m., Executive Session

1-2 p.m., Full-Board Public Session (Sanders Grand Lounge)

John W. Zeiger (chair), Elizabeth P. Kessler (vice chair), Gary R. Heminger, M. Katherine Holcombe, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Elizabeth A. Harsh, Reginald A. Wilkinson, Suzanne R. Kiggin, Tomislav B. Mitevski, Pierre Bigby, Juan Jose Perez, Bradley R. Kastan, George A. Skestos, Kara J. Trott, Patrick J. Tiberi

The public session of this meeting will be available via livestream provided by WOSU Public Media. The livestream URL is: https://vimeo.com/event/5752667/3a99033f77

The agenda will be as follows:

  • Approval of December 2025 Meeting Minutes – Mr. John Zeiger
  • President’s Report – President Walter E. Carter Jr.
  • Consent Agenda
    1. Resolutions in Memoriam
    2. Distinguished Service Awards
    3. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees and a Charter for the Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
    4. Approval of Personnel Actions
    5. Approval to Establish an Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Quantum Information Science and Engineering
    6. Approval to Establish an Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy in Quantum Information Science and Engineering
    7. Approval to Establish a Master of Energy Sustainability
    8. Amendments to the Rules of the University Faculty
    9. Adoption of Resolution Specifying Conditions for Exemptions to the Civic Literacy Course Requirements in Ohio Senate Bill 1, the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act
    10. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Process to Review and Approve New Academic Programs, Degree Programs, Curricula/Courses, General Education Requirements, Colleges, Departments, Schools, Centers and Institutes
    11. Faculty Personnel Actions
    12. Honorary Degree
    13. Degrees and Certificates
    14. Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
    15. Approval for Acquisition of Real Property – 6515 Pullman Drive
    16. Obstetrical Services Standards for FY2026
    17. Approval of the University Foundation Report
    18. Naming of the Baughman Family Tower
    19. Naming of the Kokosing Construction Management Program
    20. Naming of Thomas M. and Debra F. Feeney Education Center
    21. Naming of the Vrable Center for Pharmacy Excellence
    22. Naming of the Dr. Gerald M. Gregorek Aerospace Learning Laboratory
    23. Naming of Internal Spaces – Riffe Building
    24. Naming of Internal Spaces – University Hospital
    25. Naming of Internal Spaces – Engineering Research and Education Laboratories
    26. Naming of the Clinical Research and Innovation Facility
    27. Naming of the Institute of Brain, Behavior and Immunology

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