The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Members of the public may access the meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams.
The meeting will begin with the approval of the minutes from the Board’s Sept. 2, 2026, special session meeting, followed by the approval of the consent agenda, the President’s Report and comments from Board Chairman Henry C. Smock.
During Saturday’s meeting, the Academic, Research and Student Affairs Committee will present for the Board’s consideration a resolution that calls for the development of a comprehensive, evidence-based plan focused on academic quality, student success, financial sustainability and strategic growth.
The Development Committee will then recommend approval of annual fundraising and alumni participation goals.
The Finance and Budget Committee will provide updates on the University’s audit progress, government allotments, operating performance, restricted funds and investments. The Board will also receive an update on the University’s Fiscal Year 2027 legislative appropriation and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and capital projects budget.
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Board governance in response to MSCHE’s Show Cause action, the Governance Committee will present recommendations concerning the election of the Board secretary and the re-election of Trustee John P. de Jongh Jr. The Board will also consider proposed governance policies and procedures, including a Board Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, Board Officer Nomination Procedure, Code of Conduct for Trustees and Board Communications Policy. In addition, the Board will discuss and consider adopting a schedule of four regular meetings annually to strengthen oversight and support the timely conduct of Board business.
The Planning Committee will provide updates on institutional key performance indicators and UVINext assessment activities aligned with UVI’s “Greatness Through Innovation” strategic plan, also known as GRAND Momentum.
The Board is scheduled to enter executive session before returning to regular session. Any actions taken during executive session will be reported before adjournment.
Members of the public may access the meeting through Microsoft Teams using the following link:
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The meeting is open to the public.
The Board last met in regular session in June 2026.
