Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Dawson Brown’s organization
Oct 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees Minutes
The board received reports regarding university operations, including a presidential update, an audit and finance committee review, and an analysis of fall enrollment and financial status. Action was taken to authorize a contract for a comprehensive campus network refresh. Additionally, the board approved modifications to the university health plan, involving adjustments to premium rates and funding structures for the upcoming year, and reviewed the status of other insurance coverages. An executive session was held to discuss employment and disciplinary matters, though no final action was recorded from that session.
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University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees Minutes
The board received reports from the President and on university finances. Key actions included approving new contract review procedures, authorizing specific contracts for a cashiering system and track surface replacement, and adopting revisions to the policy on intellectual property and technology transfer. The board also reviewed several academic updates, including new certificates and minors in Child Advocacy, Film Studies, Japanese, and Spanish, and the renaming of the Department of Music to the School of Music. An executive session was conducted to discuss personnel matters.
May 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees Minutes
The board discussed and acted upon several items including the authorization of provisional positions for the upcoming fiscal year, approval of revisions to room and board fees and various mandatory tuition and instructional fees, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 operating budget. Additionally, the board approved a Voluntary Employee Retirement Incentive plan, the renovation of the Innovation Campus property, and the UCA 2035 Strategic Plan. Revisions to the Faculty Handbook were approved, alongside the academic calendar for the 2029-2030 period. Notifications regarding new degree programs, concentrations, and certificate offerings were presented. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding personnel matters.
May 27, 2026·StrategicPlan
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University of Central Arkansas Strategic Plan 2026-2035
The University of Central Arkansas' UCA 2035 strategic plan, effective from 2026 to 2035, outlines four strategic imperatives designed to guide university priorities and decision-making. These imperatives are: Centering Student Success, establishing UCA as an Arkansas Campus of Innovation for workforce development and engagement, promoting Discovery in Action through research and creative activity, and building Future-Ready Foundations by investing in people, systems, and infrastructure. The plan aims to strengthen communities, prepare individuals for meaningful lives, and serve as a catalyst for regional progress by advancing knowledge, creativity, and partnerships.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
