Meeting of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees

Committee Meetings

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Richardson Ballroom B | DiGiorgio Campus Center

Winthrop University | Rock Hill, South Carolina

(The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the sequence in which items appearing on the Committee Agendas are addressed.)

I. Committee on Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from April 29, 2026, Meeting
  3. Enrollment Management and Marketing
    1. Enrollment Management Update
    2. Dual Enrollment Partnerships
  4. Student Affairs
    1. Student Wellness Update
    2. Student Engagement Update
  5. Academic Affairs
    1. ACTION ITEM – Approval of Emeriti Faculty Recommendations
    2. SC CHE and Low Enrollment Programs
    3. Strategic Plan Updates
      1. New Academic Programs
      2. Office for Student Success
  6. Old Business
  7. New Business
  8. Adjournment

Break (11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.)

II. Committee on External Engagement and Athletics

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from April 29, 2026, Meeting
  3. University Advancement
    1. Fundraising & Campaign Update
    2. BG3 Day of Giving Recap
    3. Foundation Update
  4. Athletics Update
    1. Academics Update
    2. Team Update
  5. Mascot Makeover to Marketing Moment
  6. Old Business
  7. New Business
  8. Adjournment

Lunch | Richardson Ballroom A
(12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

III. Committee on Strategic Planning and Facilities

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from April 29, 2026, Meeting
  3. Old Business – Strategic Plan Update
    1. WT Presentation on Future Development
    2. Campus Roadmap Update & CPIP
    3. Action Item – Strategic Plan Phase 3 Funding
  4. New Business
    1. Facilities Transition Update
    2. Project Update
    3. Information Item – Contract Approval vs Project Approval
    4. Action Item – Contract Approval
      1. DiGiorgio Campus Center/Career Development and Internships
      2. Fuel Tank Demolition Civil Phase
      3. Kinard Refresh
      4. West Center PESH lab
    5. Action Item – Project Approval
      1. Withers and Coliseum WiFi
      2. Tennis Court Renovation
  5. Adjournment

Break (2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

IV. Committee on Finance and Audit

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes from April 29, 2026, Meeting
  3. ACTION ITEM – Resolution Honoring Tim Sease Meritorious Service to the Board of Trustees
  4. Consent Items
    1. Approval of the Annual Information Security Report
    2. Strategic Planning Funding for FY2027
    3. Approve Funding for the Following Projects
      1. DiGiorgio Campus Center/Career Development and Internships
      2. Fuel Tank Demolition Civil Phase
      3. Kinard Refresh
      4. West Center PESH lab
      5. Withers & Coliseum WiFi
      6. Tennis Court Renovation
  5. INFORMATION – Presentation of Organizational Study and Recommendations
  6. INFORMATION ITEM – FY2026 Financial Report through May 31, 2026
  7. ACTION ITEM – Adoption of FY2027 Budget
  8. Adjournment

V. Comments and Action Items

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

 

Full Board of Trustees

Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.

Gold Room | DiGiorgio Campus Center

Winthrop University | Rock Hill, South Carolina

(The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the sequence in which items appearing on the Agenda are addressed.)

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order and Invocation
  2. Welcome and Opening Remarks
  3. Consent Agenda - Action
    1. Approval of Board Minutes of April 30, 2026, Meeting
    2. Approval of Emeriti Faculty Recommendations
    3. Approval of the Annual Information Security Report
    4. Approval of Strategic Plan Funding for FY2027
    5. Approval of Project Funding for Facilities Projects
      1. DiGiorgio Campus Center/Career Development and Internships
      2. Fuel Tank Demolition Civil Phase
      3. Kinard Refresh
      4. West Center PESH lab
      5. Withers & Coliseum WiFi
      6. Tennis Court Renovation
    6. Resolution Honoring Tim Sease Meritorious Service to the Board of Trustees
    7. Approval of the FY2027 Operating Budget as Presented
  4. Report from the President
  5. Committee Reports
    1. Committee on Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment
    2. Committee on External Engagement and Athletics
    3. Committee on Strategic Planning and Facilities
    4. Committee on Finance and Audit
  6. Liaison Reports
    1. Faculty Conference
    2. Staff Conference
    3. Student Government Association
  7. Executive Session – pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §30-4-70(a)(1) and (2)
    • Discussion of individual employment matters
    • Discussion of legal matters covered by attorney-client privilege
    • On returning to open session, action may be taken on the items discussed during the executive session
  8. New Business
    1. Action Item – Ratification of Resolution to Lease Real Property to ACE Solutions VV2, LLC
    2. Action Item – Approval of Emeriti Faculty Recommendations
  9. Old Business
  10. Adjournment