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Dr. Carr, UAH president, and campus presenters told the board that UAH enrolled 8,564 students with a freshman class of more than 1,200; the average entering freshman had a 3.9 high-school GPA and a 26 ACT score. Campus officials emphasized hands-on learning: UAH reported more than 1,500 students participate each semester in experiential learning (practicum, internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, clinical rotations, student teaching and senior design projects).

Research and regional impact were central to the presentation. UAH’s FY2023 higher-education research and development expenditures were reported at approximately $163,000,000, with a five-year total of roughly $639,000,000; campus leaders also noted competitive NASA and Department of Defense funding and cited the Future Technologies and Enabling Plasma Process project (a $20,000,000 effort) as an example of research moving toward industrial application.

Student research and competition highlights included UAH teams’ top placements in the international CanSat competition (three teams in the national top ranks), a successful NASA RockSat payload launch, and multiple undergraduate presentations at Research Horizons Week. The campus also reported athletic accomplishments across multiple sports (men’s and women’s basketball, softball, track and field) and noted that 128 student athletes achieved a 4.0 GPA during the 2024 calendar year.

The report also described expanded military and veterans supports and ROTC opportunities. UAH’s Office of Military and Veterans Programs (MVP) assists service members and dependents with benefits and transition support, and UAH announced the activation of an Air Force ROTC operating location — the first Air Force/Space Force ROTC program of its kind at the university, established because of UAH’s STEM focus and strong engineering and nursing programs.

Speakers
- Chancellor Sid Trant — Chancellor, University of Alabama System (overview of system research strength and statewide economic impact).
- Dr. Carr — President, University of Alabama in Huntsville (presenter of institutional report and campus priorities).
- Ron Schwartfeger — President of the Faculty Senate, UAH (faculty governance remarks).
- Mark Porter — President, UAH Student Government Association (student-government report and highlights).

Clarifying details
- Enrollment and incoming metrics: 8,564 total students; freshman class of more than 1,200; average entering freshman GPA 3.9 and ACT 26.
- Research figures: FY2023 higher-education R&D expenditures reported at approximately $163,000,000; five-year total about $639,000,000; cited $20,000,000 FTP plasma project.
- Experiential learning: more than 1,500 students participate each semester in internships, co-ops, undergraduate research and related activities.

Provenance
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President Clif Bell (presented as \"Doctor Bell\" in committee materials) reported fundraising milestones for the University of Alabama’s Rising Tide campaign, saying the campaign reached $1.7 billion toward a $1.8 billion goal and had crossed the 95% mark as of the meeting. The committee then considered naming resolutions, endowments and donor acknowledgments for UA, UAB and UAH.

At UA, the materials proposed namings in the Capstone College of Nursing and Mary Hill Austin Hall and revisions to 26 endowments. UAB presented a resolution accepting gifts and pledges supporting the new Francis and Miller Glory Hall (the new home of the UAB School of Engineering) and establishing multiple endowments; committee materials referenced a multi-million-dollar commitment recognized in renaming the UAB Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics to the Killian Center in acknowledgment of approximately $5,000,000 in family commitments. UAH highlighted gifts including a Killpoint Professorship in Family Wealth, a gift from Bryant Bank, and the naming of the Dr. Louis B. Warner AI Machine Learning Lab (a $143,000 gift referenced in committee remarks).

Committee actions
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the naming and gift resolutions for all three campuses; the full board later approved the recommendations during the plenary session.

Speakers
- President Bell — President, University of Alabama (presented fundraising totals and naming resolutions for UA).
- Dr. Watts — President, UAB (presented UAB gift resolutions and endowments).
- Dr. Carr — President, UAH (presented UAH gift acknowledgments including the Dr. Louis B. Warner AI Machine Learning Lab naming).

Clarifying details
- UA Rising Tide campaign status: Reported as $1.7 billion raised toward a $1.8 billion goal and crossing the 95% mark.
- UAB naming: Committee materials noted a $5,000,000 family commitment connected with renaming a UAB center (Killian Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics).
- UAH gift: Dr. Louis B. Warner and spouse gave $143,000 to name the AI machine learning lab in Raymond B. Jones Engineering Building (materials presented by Dr. Carr).

Provenance
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Ending
The committee recommended the naming resolutions and gift acknowledgments to the full board, which approved the committee’s recommendations later in the meeting. Trustees praised campus fundraising momentum and voted to accept the gifts and establish the named positions and spaces described in the materials.","The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee approved multiple naming resolutions and endowment acknowledgments across the UA system, and University of Alabama leaders reported that the Rising Tide campaign surpassed $1.7 billion toward a $1.8 billion goal.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089075,"UAH spotlights career services, experiential programs and employer partnerships",540,4500000,5040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876907-437641b576c1d0efa10a045629f2c650&start=4500&end=5040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876907-437641b576c1d0efa10a045629f2c650/thumbnail_4500000.jpg","/articles/6089075/Alabama/UAH-spotlights-career-services-experiential-programs-and-employer-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089075-24123acdbea33476798f1013c3a78ed8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452853&Signature=BRSVoSu9NazwKaTMR3Q7ZQKeeLbrOTlm1I5b-SouZNQXZVcr9WbTPCehpFtb2~o6hcpFKiIXzr8jpIiQ-ooYdbXUf7iH~xw1Wd0kmn0prdwqJkss9l8Bf0bDrrVgKfPfWDPysL6ZlYxAA5PhCw7t741c06uAl5IGUhWoHxIXJWNSe4P-YDoEQCL0gEYplBtrgVurkJfNvpLT-MqKBzs07HwpCIdI5kd7SGQY95LebZP6TS9j7VoONkwKvaABoroPFOo2dQdoFJVLO6KD4LzMe-54h2Uie1qCMzydglgjzrdg43dydHCUBn26KaCB8~HDS~U8QwXeaZHSKLt3CvRTQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ronnie Hebert, UAH vice president for student affairs and dean of students, told the Board of Trustees on April 4 that the university’s career services office has expanded experiential learning and employer engagement to help students transition into the workforce.

Hebert said programs such as Mentor Charger, a Mentor/externship month,“What’s Up Wednesday” employer meet-and-greets, and large-scale career fairs bring employers and students together, while a systemwide career-development platform called SteppingBlocks has more than 2,000 active users on the UAH campus since its launch.

Hebert described a multi-tier program with industry partners: “The I4 program is a years long partnership with Northrop Grumman that provides a 4 year talent pipeline for students participating in the program. Participants receive mentorship, professional development, co op opportunities and a culminating experience which includes a sponsored senior design project.” He also outlined an interview-suite renovation project to convert underused space into a private, professional interview area for employers and students.

Students and alumni who spoke during materials and video excerpts credited campus career services with tangible outcomes. Maddie Eason, a senior information systems major with a concentration in cybersecurity, said internships and co-ops helped her earn certifications and advance technical skills: “With cybersecurity and more technical fields, certifications are everything and being able to get those through co op opportunities and through academic opportunities kind of puts you in a really good middle ground.”

Samuel Arnold, a double major in chemistry and physics who conducts laser-based materials research at UAH, described the value of early undergraduate research opportunities: “It's these experiences that can truly set students apart in their job search process.” Other students and alumni recounted first co-op and internship placements found via career services and Handshake, and one alum said the office’s support led to their first job out of college.

Why it matters
Career services and experiential learning feed the region’s employer needs: Hebert noted that roughly 75% of UAH graduates remain in Alabama after graduating, a statistic he used to emphasize the campus’s role in the local workforce pipeline. The career office’s employer partnerships, fairs (about 185 employers and 2,000 students at the large fairs), and student preparation programs aim to increase employability and expand regional talent pools.

Speakers
- Ronnie Hebert — UAH Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (presenter)
- Maddie Eason — Senior, Information Systems (cybersecurity concentration)
- Samuel Arnold — Undergraduate student researcher (chemistry and physics)
- Chris — featured alumnus (first name only in the materials; described internships and a fellowship)

Clarifying details
- Career fairs: UAH hosts two large all-majors career fairs each academic year and multiple college-based fairs; recent fairs brought roughly 185 employers and over 2,000 students together.
- SteppingBlocks: The campus reported over 2,000 active users since launch and was asked to serve as a case study by the vendor.
- Interview suite: Project will convert underused storage/workroom space on the second floor into an interview suite for on-campus employer interviews and private student Zoom/phone interviews.

Provenance
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Topics
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Ending
Hebert closed by thanking the board for support and inviting trustees to upcoming employer events; the committee recorded the presentation as part of the information items for academic affairs and student affairs.","UAH presented a Student Affairs Spotlight on April 4 outlining career services offerings — mentorships, externships, employer fairs, a SteppingBlocks implementation, and new interview suite plans — and students and alumni described how campus programs led to internships, co-ops and careers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089080,"Board committee approves 37 academic and administrative items including new degree programs and endowed appointments",539,2730000,3269000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876907-437641b576c1d0efa10a045629f2c650&start=2730&end=3269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876907-437641b576c1d0efa10a045629f2c650/thumbnail_2730000.jpg","/articles/6089080/Alabama/Board-committee-approves-37-academic-and-administrative-items-including-new-degree-programs-and-endowed-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089080-d262c7c3cad59290bd8832499e9311fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452853&Signature=mPwL1Kx8h5wjuyG4CeJ~x1pVMprZv84I7QF6VxVxMYn7Y~0JzdvS-SJvtttHOFl7F9LA2M9ejpzvHakfjmCxu9sLyO~nz2YS~Dyf3V5eo-XYceiYgDqU710lR-6suotK22daTUlPsRyhq9njRubrlYdyTNl4H4CMaBkQVc7TSZdOG-R6nndiPakMn062EVwVB7yb~wP56TNoyJnegMyFivy378quLmvQfqZFTrj7q3lGDL5xIdsmfHgiWSO~EekNu6rzX-emg-o9RcKS4k8gJSIbpgJhnM3HRRKyyBlizJ1meoJ5ujX31KTA52aSMKak7BQcODp1WVGDAaQ6X6Iolg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The University of Alabama System Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Committee on April 4 approved 37 action items, including new degree programs, department reorganizations and several endowed appointments, and recommended them to the full Board of Trustees.

The committee voted to grant final approval for the University of Alabama’s proposed Master of Science in Translational Science and Medicine; approved administrative actions to establish a standalone Department of Hospitality and Sport Management and several endowed professorships; and approved program actions and appointments across UAB and UAH.

The approvals matter because they add workforce- and research-focused programs and create named faculty positions that the system says will improve program visibility and support research and teaching. Committee materials show the academic affairs agenda included 60 items overall, of which 37 were action items (7 individual action items and 30 administrative action items) and 23 were information items.

Key details and committee actions
- UA, individual action: Master of Science in Translational Science and Medicine — presented by Dr. James Dalton, UA executive vice president and provost — approved by the committee and forwarded to the board for final action. The motion was approved by voice vote; no roll-call tally was provided in the transcript.
- UA, administrative actions: Establish standalone Department of Hospitality and Sport Management (implementation proposed by fall 2027); approve three named professorships and the appointment of Dr. Carla L. Atkinson to the Howard Gray and Lois Boozer Douglas Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences — recommended for approval and approved by the committee.
- UAB, individual actions: Final approval of the Bachelor of Science in eSports Performance Management and Coaching (title and zip-code adjustments since initial approval); initial approvals for a Master of Science in Applied Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences — all recommended for approval. Post-implementation review conditions were attached to the eSports program (interim review after three years; graduate employment reporting to begin with first graduates), as reflected in committee materials and ACH approval notes.
- UAH, individual actions: Final approval of a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (initially approved 11/08/2024), and approval of a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Game Design — recommended and approved by the committee. UAH also received committee approval to appoint Dr. George J. Nelson as the inaugural Ashok Singhal Endowed Chair in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (administrative action).
- The committee noted post-implementation review findings for multiple programs (some met continuation conditions; one program at UAA did not meet metrics and a recommendation to discontinue was recorded in the materials).

Process and next steps
Committee Chair Humphrey called for motions and the committee took votes by voice on the items where the transcript records outcomes as approved. Where the transcript records only a voice vote, no individual roll-call tallies were provided. The committee forwarded the approved items to the full Board of Trustees for final action, and the board later adopted the committee’s recommendations during the plenary session.

Votes at a glance (items discussed on April 4)
- Master of Science in Translational Science and Medicine (UA) — approved by committee; forwarded to board.
- Department of Hospitality and Sport Management (UA administrative) — approved by committee; effective implementation proposed fall 2027.
- Three named professorships and an endowed chair appointment at UA — approved by committee.
- Bachelor of Science, eSports Performance Management and Coaching (UAB) — final approval granted; post-implementation review conditions applied.
- Master of Science in Applied Nutrition (UAB) — initial approval granted.
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (UAB) — initial approval granted.
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (UAH) — final approval granted.
- Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations Technology (UAH) — approval granted.
- Bachelor of Science in Game Design (UAH) — approval granted.
- Appointment of Dr. George J. Nelson as the Ashok Singhal Endowed Chair in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (UAH administrative) — approved.

Speakers
- Tonjanita Johnson — Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs (presenter of system items and administrative proposals).
- Dr. James Dalton — UA Executive Vice President and Provost (presenter for UA individual action).
- Dr. Janet Woodruff (Woodruff Gordon in materials) — UAB Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (presenter for UAB items).
- Dr. David Palaiel — UAH Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (presenter for UAH items).
- Chair Humphrey — Trustee and Academic Affairs & Student Affairs Committee Chair (moved/managed committee procedure).

Proper names
- University of Alabama System (agency)
- University of Alabama (UA)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

Actions (extracted from committee items)
- motion: \"Grant final approval for MS in Translational Science and Medicine (UA)\"; mover/second: not named in transcript; vote_record: not provided; outcome: approved; notes: voice vote recorded.
- motion: \"Approve UA administrative items (department establishment; endowed chairs/professorships)\"; outcome: approved; notes: implementation timeline noted for department (fall 2027).
- motion: \"Approve UAB individual action items including final approval for BS in eSports Performance Management and Coaching\"; outcome: approved; notes: post-implementation review after 3 years required for eSports program.
- motion: \"Grant approval for UAB initial program proposals (MS Applied Nutrition; BS Medical Laboratory Sciences)\"; outcome: approved.
- motion: \"Approve UAH individual and administrative action items (BA Interdisciplinary Studies; BS Cyber Operations Technology; BS Game Design; endowed chair appointment)\"; outcome: approved.

Clarifying details
- Agenda counts: 60 items on the academic affairs committee agenda; 37 items for committee action (7 individual action items, 30 administrative action items), and 23 information items (as announced by the chair and reflected in the committee materials).
- Post-implementation condition: UAB eSports program requires an interim program review after three years and graduate employment reporting beginning with the program’s first graduates (as recorded in committee materials and ACH review notes).

Provenance
- transcript_segments: [{\"block_id\":\"2730.0151\",\"local_start\":0,\"local_end\":544,\"evidence_excerpt\":\"the first system item for your information is notice of zip code changes for 2 certificate programs... post implementation status of 4 programs within our system...\"},{\"block_id\":\"2889.9102\",\"local_start\":0,\"local_end\":380,\"evidence_excerpt\":\"Item. Good morning, trustees... proposal for a new... master of science in translational science and medicine...\"}]

Topics
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Ending
The committee’s approvals will proceed to the full Board of Trustees; the board session later in the meeting took the committee recommendations up and moved them into the record as approved.","The University of Alabama System Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Committee voted to approve 37 action items — including new degree programs at UA, UAB and UAH, departmental reorganizations, and endowed-chair appointments — and recommended the items for full board approval.","actionData","errors"]

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UAH report: enrollment growth, research funding, student research and athletics highlighted

Board committee approves namings and gift acknowledgments across UA, UAB and UAH; UA campaign passes $1.7 billion

UAH spotlights career services, experiential programs and employer partnerships

Board committee approves 37 academic and administrative items including new degree programs and endowed appointments