Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Marc Fournier’s organization
Sep 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Annual Retreat Meeting Minutes
The board conducted an annual retreat focusing on several strategic initiatives. Key discussion topics included the amendment of committee jurisdictions regarding capital planning, the launch of a pilot program to enhance employer-university partnerships at Keene State College, and a presentation on statewide business engagement. The board reviewed institutional cost-saving initiatives to address projected budget deficits, involving enrollment, facilities management, and shared services. Additionally, there was a briefing on life sciences work at UNH-Manchester, a discussion on potential statutory amendments to merge the UNH President and USNH Chancellor roles, and consideration of formalizing a public comment process for future meetings.
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Board Of Trustees Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The Executive Committee discussed and approved the FY28-29 Biennial State Operating Budget Request, with authorization for the Board Chair to increase the amount if deemed necessary. The committee received updates on ongoing meetings with elected officials regarding the proposed combination of the Chancellor and UNH President positions, as well as an update on a requested performance audit of the System. Additional topics included the Keene State College presidential search, a response to a U.S. Education Department call to action, and a proposal to revert capital planning oversight to the Financial Affairs Committee. During a nonpublic session, the committee ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the NEA Law Faculty Union. The committee also touched upon progress in budget mitigation proposals and shared services.
Jun 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Board Meeting
The board agenda includes the approval of future leadership recommendations, the appointment of a professor with tenure at the University of New Hampshire, and various committee reports including Educational Excellence, Audit, Governance, Investments and Capital Planning, and Nominations. The session also includes a host campus presentation, an optional nonpublic session, and a review of informational items such as a letter from Citizens for KSC.
Jun 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
University System Of New Hampshire Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed and approved the FY2027 meeting schedule, work plan, and the internal audit plan for FY2027. Discussions included an update on the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, with specific focus on Workday implementation, compliance, and cybersecurity risks. The committee received an ERP program update highlighting key milestones and budget status. Additionally, a GLBA compliance update was provided, noting progress on institutional observations and expanded training efforts. The committee also briefly covered audit committee effectiveness and charters for the Audit Committee and Internal Audit department.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
