Winthrop University
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
12:15 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Originating in Thompson Conference Room | Tillman Building
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Board Members Present In Person and via Zoom - Trustees Joel Hamilton (Chair), Kathy Bigham (Vice Chair), John Brazell, Randy Imler, Rick Lee, Janet Smalley, Isaiah Venning, Ashlye V. Wilkerson, and Gary Williams
Board Members Absent – Trustee David McDonald, Tim Sease, and Sandra Stoman
President’s Cabinet Present - President Edward Serna, Shelia Burkhalter, Kevin Butler, and Tammie Phillips
Other Attendees Present – James Grigg, Hannah Small
(Only attending Trustees, President Serna, President’s Cabinet, Board Staff, and others presenting or participating in the meeting are noted as attendees).
The Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Thompson Conference Room at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Roll Call to Establish Quorum
Secretary to the Winthrop Board of Trustees Tammie Phillips took the role and confirmed
a quorum of the Board was present in person and virtually.
Public Notice
The meeting agenda was posted on the Winthrop University website with proper notice
of the meeting. The meeting was held in accordance with the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA).
Call to Order
Chair Hamilton called the meeting to order at 12:22 p.m. He welcomed all present, both in person and virtually.
Consent Agenda
Chair Hamilton called for a motion to approve the consent agenda containing the Resolution
to Approve Mutual Aid and Law Enforcement Support Agreement and the Resolution to
Approve New Contract and Initial Funding for the New Residence Hall Construction brought
forth by the Committees on Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment, Strategic
Planning and Facilities, and Finance and Audit. Trustee Venning moved to approve.
Needing no second, the motion carried with a unanimous vote.
Motion to Adjourn
Chair Hamilton thanked everyone for taking the time to attend the meeting, whether
in person or via Zoom. Chair Hamilton asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting, Trustee
Williams moved. The motion was seconded by Trustee Brazell and approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:24 p.m.
