Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
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Minutes of all the meetings of the Oakland University Board of Trustees since 1957.
Oakland University is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees appointed by the governor to serve eight-year terms. The board provides general supervision of the university, including control and direction of all expenditures from the institution's funds. The board also appoints the university president as well as the secretary to the board and treasurer.
Oakland University is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees appointed by the governor to serve eight-year terms. The board provides general supervision of the university, including control and direction of all expenditures from the institution's funds. The board also appoints the university president as well as the secretary to the board and treasurer.
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Item type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, April 24, 2026(2026-04-24) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda, Treasurer's Report, Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of February 13, 2026; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period January 27 - March 31, 2026; Acceptance of Gifts and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period January 1 - February 28, 2026; Final Graduate and Undergraduate School Report Fall 2025 - December 13, 2025; Discontinuance of Certain Academic Programs; Adoption of the Change in the Master of Music Degree to Combine Eight Standalone Majors into one Major with Concentrations; University Housing Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027; Meadow Brook Estate Operating Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027; Intercollegiate Athletics Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027; Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Year Ended June 30, 2025; Appointment/Reappointment of Independent Accounting Firm; Approval for Increased Costs of the High Temperature Hot Water Permanent Redundancy Boiler Project; Approval for Extension to Contract for Residential and Retail Food Services on Campus; Resolution to rename The Oakland University Trustee Academic Success (OUTAS) Program as The Glenn D. McIntosh Academic Success Program; Resolution for Modification of Oakland University's University Committee on Undergraduate Instruction Policy on Degree Requirements to Create a Reduced Credit Degree; Adoption of the Change from Creative Writing, B.A., Specialization to Screenwriting, B.A.; Adoption of the Change from Creative Writing, B.A., Specialization in Fiction to Creative Writing, B.A.; Adoption of the Change from Biomedical Sciences: Medical Physics, Doctor of Philosophy to Biomedical Physics, Doctor of Philosophy; Adoption of the Change from Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, B.S., Specialization in Diagnostic Medical Sonography to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, B.S.; Adoption of the Change from Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, B.S., Specialization in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) to Medical Laboratory Science, B.S..; Amendment to the College of Arts and Sciences Minimum Degree Requirements for Graduation Policy; Revision to the Graduate School Policy for the minimum Number of Requirements for Ph.D. Program Credits; Resolution for Modification of Oakland University's University Committee on Undergraduate Instruction Policy on Degree Requirements; Approval of Change in the Supplemental Application Charge for the Master of Physician Assistant Science Program; Approval of Honorary Degree for Glenn McIntosh | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Commendation of the Don and Jan O'Dowd Graduate Award; Commendation of Alfred G. and Matilda R. Wilson Awards and Human Relations Award | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. Trustee Comments & Discussion | I. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, February 13, 2026(2026-02-13) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Resolution Honoring Trustee Joseph Jones | F. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Acceptance of the February 13, 2026 Consent Agenda; Treasurer's Report; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of October 17, 2025; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Special Formal Session of December 9, 2025; University Personnel Actions; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledge to Oakland University for the Period of September 1 - December 31, 2025; Final Undergraduate School Report; Discontinuance of Certain Academic Programs (Studio Art with k-12 Education B.A.); Approval of Sergey Golovashchenko to the rank of Distinguished Professor; Appointment of James T. Hansen to the rank of Distinguished Professor; Appointment of Jennifer Vonk to the rank of Distinguished Professor; Approval of Honorary Degree for Robert Schostak; Agreement between Oakland University and Continental Cregar's, LLC; Formal Acknowledgement of Funding for the High Temperature Hot Water Permanent Redundancy Boiler Project | G. New Items for Consideration/Action | H. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | I. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Special Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, December 9, 2025(2025-12-09) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. Roll Call | C. New Items for Consideration/Action: OUPSA Contract Approval | D. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, October 17, 2025(2025-10-17) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. Honoring Glenn McIntosh | E. President's Report | F. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of August 7, 2025; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Special Formal Session of December 9, 2025; Treasurer's Report; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledge to Oakland University for the Period June 10 - September 29, 2025; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts for the Period of July 1 - August 31, 2025; Final Medical School Report; Final Graduate School Report; Golf and Learning Center Budget; Authorizing Resolution - General Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026; Capital Outlay Submission - Dodge Hall Updates; Agreement Between Oakland University and the Command Officer Association of Michigan (COAM); Agreement Between Oakland University and The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) | G. New Items for Consideration/Action: Investment Advisors' Reports; Financial Statements, June 30, 2025 and 2024; | H. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | I. Trustee Comments & Discussion | J. Honors College Presentation | K. Special Action Item: Naming of Academic Unit | L. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, August 7, 2025(2025-08-07) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. Roll Call | C. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of June 27, 2025; University of Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts for the Period of May 1-June 30, 2025 | D. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board: Appointment of Board Chair | E. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Meeting of the Oakland University Board of Trustees Audit Committee, April 11, 2025(2025-04-11) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. New Items for Consideration: Approval of Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of October 8, 2024; Appointment of an Independent Public | C. Other Items for Consideration that May Come Before the Committee | D. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, August 29, 2025(2025-08-29) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board: Naming Opportunities for Buildings, Academic Units, and the College and Schools | E. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, June 27, 2025(2025-06-27) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Treasurer's Report; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of April 11, 2025; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of May 7, 2025; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of March 25, 2025 through June 9, 2025; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of March 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025; Approval of Honorary Degrees; Discontinuance of Certain Academic Programs; Anton Frankel Center Sale; Adoption of the change from Business Administration, General Management, B.S. to Business Administration, Management, B.S.; Vehicular Wireless Communication Test System (Antenna Chamber); 2026 Oakland University Board of Trustees Regular Formal Session Dates | F. New Items for Consideration / Action: Resolutions honoring Student Liaisons to Board of Trustees; New Master of Science Degree in Smart Manufacturing; Data Center Request for Proposal (RFP) and Pre-Development Services Agreement; General Fund Budget and Tuition Rates for FY 2026; Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, May 7, 2025(2025-05-07) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. Roll Call | C. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: DTMB Phase 200/300 Programming and Schematic Design for Science Complex - Dodge Hall Renovation Project; Increased Costs of Science Complex – Dodge Hall Renovation Project and Authorization to Complete Renovation; Increased Construction Manager Fee for Science Complex – Dodge Hall Renovation | D. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, April 11, 2025(2025-04-11) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. Roll Call | C. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Treasurer's Report; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of February 7, 2025; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of January 17, 2025 through March 24, 2025; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of January 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025; Final Graduate and Medical Reports, Fall 2024 - December 14, 2024; Discontinuance of Certain Academic Programs; Appointment/Reappointment of an Independent Public Accounting Firm; University Housing Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026; Meadow Brook Estate Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026; Intercollegiate Athletics Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026; Oakland Center Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026; Vehicular Wireless Communication Test System; College of Arts and Sciences to review the CAS Constitution | D. New Items for Consideration / Action: College of Arts and Sciences to review the CAS Constitution; New Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology; Commendation of the Don and Jan O’Dowd Graduate Award; Commendation of Alfred G. and Matilda R. Wilson Awards and Human Relations Award | E. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | F. Trustee Comments & Discussion | G. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, February 7, 2025(2025-02-07) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. Roll Call | C. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of October 18, 2024; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of October 2, 2024 through January 16, 2025; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of September 1 – December 31, 2024; Final Undergraduate School Report, Summer 2024 – August 24, 2024; Approval of Honorary Degrees; Appointment of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost; Discontinuance of Certain Academic Programs; Anton Frankel Center Sale; Approval of Easement Extension at Oakland West Center; Approval of Authorization for Operator Agreement for Meadow Brook Music Festival; Approval of Funding for the Recreation and Athletic Center Chiller Replacement Project | D. New Items for Consideration/Action: Strategic Vision 2030; Master of Science Degree in Bioengineering; Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Science; Amendment to Rank of Emeritus Faculty Policy; Emeritus Non-Represented Staff and Clinical Faculty Policy | E. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | F. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Meeting of the Oakland University Board of Trustees Audit Committee, October 18, 2024(2024-10-18) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. New Items for Consideration: Approval of Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of April 12, 2024; Draft Financial Statements, June 30, 2024 and 2023; Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Year Ended June 30, 2024; Internal Audit Department Audit Charter; | C. Other Items for Consideration that May Come Before the Committee | D. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, October 18, 2024(2024-10-18) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. Roll Call | C. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of August 2, 2024; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of June 18 through October 1, 2024; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of May 1 through June 30, 2024; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of July 1 through August 31, 2024; Final Graduate School Report, Summer Semester 2024; Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Year Ended June 30, 2024; Fiscal Year 2026 Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan and Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Outlay Project Request; Golf and Learning Center Operating Budget for Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2025; OUWB School Medicine O'Dowd Hall Renovation/Addition - Plaza Upgrade; Internal Audit Department Audit Charter | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Investment Advisors' Report; Financial Statements, June 30, 2024 and 2023; Approval of Construction Manager for Science Complex Renovation Project; Agreement Between Oakland University and the Oakland University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) August 15, 2024 - August 14, 2029 | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, August 2, 2024(2024-08-02) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. Roll Call | C. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of June 28, 2024; University Personnel Actions; Name Change: Department of Communication and Journalism to Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations; Name Change: Department of Sociology and Anthropology to Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice | D. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | E. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, June 28, 2024(2024-06-28) Oakland University. Board of Trustees; Pescovitz, Ora Hirsch; Ball, Kevin; Krauss, JohnA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Treasurer's Report; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of April 12, 2024; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of April 2, 2024 through June 17, 2024; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of March 1 – April 30, 2024; Final Graduate School Report, Winter 2024 - April 24, 2024; Final Medical School Report, Winter 2024 - June 1, 2024; Approval of Honorary Degree for Austin Channing Brown, Telva McGruder; Appointment of Nelia Afonso for the Title of Dean's Distinguished Professor; Appointment of Jason Wasserman for the Title of Dean's Distinguished Professor; Intercollegiate Athletics Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; Meadow Brook Estate Operating Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; Oakland Center Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; University Housing Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; Oakland County Tactical Consortium Agreement; Name Change: Department of Art and Art History to Art, Art History and Design Department; 2025 Oakland University Board of Trustees Regular Formal Session Dates | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Resolution Honoring Payton E. Bucki, Student Liaison to the Oakland University Board of Trustees; Resolution Honoring Red Douglas, Student Liaison to the Oakland University Board of Trustees; Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering; Master of Science in Energy Engineering; Vehicular Wireless Communication Test System (Antenna Chamber); General Fund Budget and Tuition Rates for FY2025; Resolution Honoring Robert I. Schostak; Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, April 12, 2024(2024-04-12) Oakland University. Board of Trustees; Pescovitz, Ora HirschA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Treasurer's Report; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of February 2, 2024; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of January 27, 2024 through April 1, 2024; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of January 1 – February 29, 2024; Final Undergraduate School Report and Final Graduate School Report, Fall 2023 - December 16, 2023; Appointment of an Independent Public Accounting Firm; Department of English Name Change: Department of English, Creative Writing, and Film; OUWB School of Medicine O'Dowd Hall Renovation/Addition - Plaza Upgrade | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Commendation of Alfred G. and Matilda R. Wilson Awards and Human Relations Award; Commendation of the Don and Jan O'Dowd Graduate Award; Master of Science in Medical Sciences | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, February 2, 2024(2024-02-02) Oakland University. Board of Trustees; Pescovitz, Ora Hirsch; Westfall, MichaelA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action; Consent Agenda; Treasurer's Report'; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of December 4, 2023; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of November 21, 2023 through January 26, 2024; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of November 1 – December 31, 2023; Approval of Honorary Degree for Camille Jayne; Approval of Honorary Degree for Nora Chapa Mendoza; Approval of Honorary Degree for Bruce Miller; Approval of Honorary Degree for Daniel Skovronsky; Creation of the Oakland University Eye Research Institute Constitution; Authorization for Leasing Space at Oakland West Campus to Community Partners; Amended Board of Trustees Contracting and Employment Appointment Authority Policy; Amended Board of Trustees Competitive Bidding Purchasing Policy | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Resolution of the Oakland University Board of Trustees Recognizing the Achievement of "Aspire. Advance. Achieve. The Campaign for Oakland University; Bachelor of Science in Data Science; Oakland University School of Nursing Simulation Laboratory Expansion | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, December 4, 2023(2023-12-04) Oakland University. Board of Trustees; Pescovitz, Ora HirschA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of September 11, 2023 ; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of August 30, 2023 through November 20, 2023; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of July 1 – October 31, 2023; Final Undergraduate School Report and Final Graduate School Report, Summer 2023 - August 26, 2023; Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Year Ended June 30, 2023; Golf and Learning Center Operating Budget for Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2024; Revised Oakland University Student Congress Constitution; Authorizing Resolution - General Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024; Non-Endowed Realized Gift Assessment; Media Consulting, Planning, Buying and Stewardship Approval for Traditional and Digital Project; Amended and Restated Meadow Brook Theatre Agreement and Lease Between Meadow Brook Theatre Ensemble and Oakland University; Authorization for Havenwyck Hospital, Inc. Letter of Intent and Lease; Aquasight LLC Contract Adjustment - Amended; Acceptance of Meadow Brook Subdivision Guarantee Report | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Treasurer's Report ; Financial Statements, June 30, 2023 and 2022; Renewal of Charter for Caniff Liberty Academy; Amendments to the Oakland University Senate Constitution; Bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Oakland University | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, September 11, 2023(2023-09-11) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Pledge of Allegiance | B. Call to Order | C. Roll Call | D. President's Report | E. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; Treasurer's Report; Minutes of the Board of Trustees Formal Session of June 26, 2023 and Board of Trustees Special Formal Session of August 10, 2023; University Personnel Actions; Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges to Oakland University for the Period of June 14, 2023 through August 29, 2023; Acceptance of Grants and Contracts to Oakland University for the Period of May 1 – June 30, 2023; Final Undergraduate School Report and Final Graduate School Report, Winter 2023 - April 26, 2023; Final Medical School Report, Winter 2023 - June 1, 2023; Approval of Honorary Degree for Glenn Ellis; Approval of Honorary Degree for Eric Hemenway; Approval of Honorary Degree for Kym Worthy; Approval of Honorary Degree for Walter and Donna Young; Fiscal Year 2025 Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan and Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Outlay Project Request; Approval of Changes to Contract for Residential and Retail Food Services on Campus; Aquasight LLC Contract Adjustment; 2024 Oakland University Board of Trustees Regular Formal Session Dates | F. New Items for Consideration/Action: Budget Approval for Varsity Basketball Training Center Project; Extension of President Pescovitz's Appointment; Honorary Degree Ceremony Presentation | G. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | H. AdjournmentItem type: Item , Minutes of the Formal Session of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, August 10, 2023(2023-08-10) Oakland University. Board of TrusteesA. Call to Order | B. Roll Call | C. Consent Agenda for Consideration/Action: Consent Agenda; University Personnel Actions | D. New Items for Consideration/Action: Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair | E. Other Items for Consideration/Action that May Come Before the Board | F. Adjournment