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Key approvals and formal actions (outcomes as recorded in the meeting):

- Approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes: Approved by voice vote (tallies not specified in transcript).

- Mission statement: Motion to approve the proposed institutional mission (\"Empower brighter futures, build stronger communities\"). Approved by voice vote; tallies not specified.

- Academic and faculty items (presented by the Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee): Approved in block vote. Items in the block included: tenure and faculty appointment for Dr. Rachel Williams; three changes to the teaching and research faculty handbook; creation of a Bachelor of Science in Applied Biotechnology; and the naming of the Sandra C. Davis and William C. Davis College of Business and Economics. All items were approved; recorded as passed (individual tallies not specified).

- President evaluation and compensation increase: Board approved the president’s evaluation and associated compensation increase as presented in closed session.

- Bylaw changes and suspension of certain bylaws: Board approved proposed bylaw changes (materials at page 52) and approved a temporary suspension of the bylaws portion governing the timing of electing rector/vice rector so the board could conduct that vote at a later meeting or the July retreat.

- Restructuring of the athletics program: The board approved the recommended restructuring for the athletics program; outcome recorded as approved.

- Procedures for tuition notice and public consent (virtual representation changes): Approved.

- Early extension of the president’s employment agreement: After a closed‑session discussion, the board authorized an early extension of the president’s employment agreement and authorized the rector to execute that agreement; outcome recorded as approved.

- Closed‑session certification under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act: The board convened a closed session pursuant to Va. Code §2.2‑3711(A) (personnel matters and consultation with counsel) and subsequently certified, by recorded motion, that only matters exempted by law were discussed.

- Resolutions and commendations: The board adopted resolutions commending John F. Cox Jr. for his service as Radford University Foundation CEO, and formal resolutions honoring outgoing board members Lisa W. Pompa, Tyler W. Lester and Marquette Smith. These resolutions were read and approved by voice vote.

Where the public transcript did not list a named mover or vote counts, this summary records the outcome as \"approved\" when the meeting exchange shows the motion carried by the board. For items requiring follow up, meeting materials and committee packets provide additional details referenced by the board.

Complete recorded motions, supporting documents and the official minutes should be consulted for legal or audit purposes; this summary is drawn from the meeting transcript and board packets.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Radford University Board of Visitors - June 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Radford University Board of Visitors approved a series of governance, academic and personnel actions on June 6, including adoption of a new mission, academic approvals, bylaw changes, and an athletics restructuring.","taxTitle","Radford University, Board of Visitors, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia","taxId",36415,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6542740,"Faculty morale survey shows stability with targeted areas for follow‑up, Radford faculty report says",2355,10044000,12399000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5344650-10bd2801d35895f3de670037e0abf1a6&start=10044&end=12399","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5344650-10bd2801d35895f3de670037e0abf1a6/thumbnail_10044000.jpg","/articles/6542740/Virginia/Faculty-morale-survey-shows-stability-with-targeted-areas-for-followup-Radford-faculty-report-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542740-052c35694d098514d3a6bdb5367b0817/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137068&Signature=ZrGUcU4ekNZmVz-OJpLIbrFJUeU~OGo4cPEhx~K1jkBo44-s1ggK0lLHO~2W1vS60U29dU3Erhj7Hw~IQh0FRKXFXiRhGGpnqWEvjZgOz1QvaiLbykRVvwV-Ln17XXkk5U6VhVMUo6upl145JGj5Bk-NL8MKbZo7NWTS2wvTSks7vKZOAqP4qDARdec0PE8P6y5f9v0FBaaHRuch--LEYbbHXii36cKuKt0RxhkdXfAFvZ3MSYRbxlz-nxv~oUOaf1XHLnmz0f4-wD2vUBThlbmAiOPaE4W4vTvElUHSqEBlANMkZrjjsHXDyWvY0GTHnIXFIz43DoCVR~TUY8Q7Vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Matthew Close, faculty representative to the Board of Visitors, summarized results of the Radford University faculty morale survey during the June 6 meeting and outlined next steps for using the data to inform institutional responses.

The survey, conducted in spring 2024 and reported by the campus environment committee, received 272 responses — about 64% of eligible faculty at that time — and combined quantitative Likert items with coded open‑ended comments. Close described the survey as a tool to assess faculty views on teaching, research, service, institutional support and governance.

Close said most measures were flat or showed modest increases compared with the previous faculty morale survey. He pointed to measurable improvements in faculty perceptions of the provost’s leadership but said one department‑level item related to the chair role declined and will be examined further. “If university governance is in disarray, faculty are going to be unhappy and unsatisfied in their jobs,” Close said, framing why governance issues are an important part of faculty morale.

Close explained the university alternates an external COACHE (Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education) survey in some years with the internal faculty morale instrument in others; COACHE results for the most recent administration were expected in July. The campus environment committee and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness will work with faculty and administration to identify implementable improvements, Close said, emphasizing continuous improvement rather than immediate fixes.

Close described how qualitative comments were coded (positive, neutral, negative, mixed) and summarized, and he said the faculty senate will convert the survey findings into committee charges and recommendations for the administration. The report will be made available to board members and the campus community for further review.","Radford’s faculty morale survey, presented June 6, found largely flat or modestly improved perceptions in many categories, a 64% response rate and identified discrete areas (department leadership, faculty senate representation) for follow‑up.",{"_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},6542745,"Board approves new six‑word mission as Radford pushes strategic plan into implementation",573,3463000,4036000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5344650-10bd2801d35895f3de670037e0abf1a6&start=3463&end=4036","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5344650-10bd2801d35895f3de670037e0abf1a6/thumbnail_3463000.jpg","/articles/6542745/Virginia/Board-approves-new-sixword-mission-as-Radford-pushes-strategic-plan-into-implementation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542745-52b1872d599a53854a62fdfafec8eb03/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137068&Signature=F6nqNrdLRjTx-s3ihw9P2NIq6Op58Fw8Jlx95QE0f7yar0XnCxNgINpm79saMbxhxhyHKlnH1GaNc~u2alHWJhmSlmfp~B-Jdu4m-xI2fXRAdx6UezDa8wWe-DNHbVIgcGwvfZ3JU-ma8tpqOmni5Ps-o-Xo9r9FsX7y9CdSMUgQ6rROgOCdq2q-YIwD2iy0DvT9x9~X9M8xMWMsIWfeM03LDibPCMKBj1Hw2omgRXstT8Avdmb5k4KvaE3~IXJvGrLs7JKxZT3ORUcKu4w6r~Es7cy12gNcJytaRMvaCiSQe1ZqS6~Dr-iWRbU96V16UtvR709zn9sbk7KTf0vxQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Radford University Board of Visitors on June 6 approved a proposed institutional mission and heard a midpoint update on the university’s six‑year strategic plan implementation process.

The board voted to approve the mission that appears in the meeting materials: “Empower brighter futures, build stronger communities.” President Danilovitz and strategic‑planning leads told the board the mission is intended to be concise and to guide action while the plan’s detailed strategies and implementation matrix are finalized.

Sharon Joyner, co‑lead on strategic planning, described the effort as being “in the messy middle” as teams refine objectives, strategies and measurable actions. Implementation planning will use a RACI model to assign who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed for each strategy, said Angela (last name not specified), who is coordinating the investment and prioritization analysis.

The implementation team reported that the working draft will be finalized over the summer, with a strategic‑planning session planned for the board in July and a goal to present a completed strategic plan for approval by the December board meeting. The team said it will also align elements of the university plan — where feasible — with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) six‑year planning process, which is on a separate two‑year refresh cycle.

Board members asked how the university’s schedule would intersect with SCHEV’s September planning deadline. Strategic‑planning staff replied the state plan operates at a higher, fiscal-level view and the university’s implementation document will provide more granular priorities and metrics. The implementation team said it will produce an investment analysis that ranks strategies by complexity, priority and impact to direct resources over the six‑year horizon.

Rector Smith called for the motion to approve the mission and the board approved it by voice vote.","Radford’s Board of Visitors approved a proposed institutional mission — “Empower brighter futures, build stronger communities” — and received an update on implementation planning, a RACI matrix and timeline toward a December strategic‑plan vote.",{"_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},6542749,"Radford junior details research on enzyme tied to chemotherapy intestinal damage",513,1663000,2176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5344650-10bd2801d35895f3de670037e0abf1a6&start=1663&end=2176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5344650-10bd2801d35895f3de670037e0abf1a6/thumbnail_1663000.jpg","/articles/6542749/Virginia/Radford-junior-details-research-on-enzyme-tied-to-chemotherapy-intestinal-damage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542749-e5978c37d563e702601145ef958f639f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137068&Signature=J6mV2HXSdaVZhz2cM4m0iCircAQ2RdIoSXlDHyDb3L12n1wCIJOSu0IMTQ6tDQiS1xVaZXF60ubtzwX5UxOuXGqf1X6AHoVRb7hZV4JrK1k1w5wGGVIB0ygyY~gjUhHmEjTi2okTxTXq9RV7uyotcPM0jmHbYMu~BKf99CAQHX8SxjphdmsKUTx4QECiVOAp5PLK0NQu6JFBfqVbpUArfsjMQIhWE2KdrFvtgtVVCUHQiAPg5aPPyBlZQBe3zX8vAsB6~77pzXz-6B3m2ervfI0VPxhL6jQU3Rc8uU65-cqBnfkeAPOEjH7ZQwDsNV0TxwYbbWBmZzRvNh2BUyukgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joshua Zarpinski, a junior majoring in chemistry and biomedical science at Radford University, described research this summer into a bacterial enzyme that can worsen intestinal side effects of some chemotherapy drugs. Zarpinski presented his work during the Board of Visitors meeting on June 6 alongside his research mentor, Dr. Kim Lane.

Zarpinski told the board his Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) project focuses on bacterial beta‑glucuronidase, “a protein found in everybody's body in 2 forms, human and bacterial,” and on a specific inhibitory portion he called the “z77 binding site.” He said his work examines how molecules bind to that site with the longer-term goal of helping structure‑based drug design.

Dr. Kim Lane, who introduced Zarpinski as a student in her lab, said the department emphasizes undergraduate research as a pathway to both graduate study and employment. “Nearly 100 percent of our graduates over the last 5 years have participated in some form of undergraduate research,” Lane said, noting students receive paid summer research opportunities both on campus and at external institutions.

Lane and board members highlighted recent undergraduate successes to illustrate the department's record of mentorship. The board packet and Lane's remarks cited a student who was an invited undergraduate speaker at the American Chemical Society national meeting and other undergraduates participating in NSF REUs and research programs at institutions such as Princeton and UT Dallas.

The presentation emphasized student development benefits beyond technical skills. Zarpinski and Lane said the SURF experience builds communication, professionalism and problem‑solving skills; Zarpinski described presenting to the Board of Visitors as part of that development. Lane reiterated departmental support for students seeking graduate school and career pathways.

The board responded with praise for the student presentation and for departmental mentoring. Lane and Zarpinski noted plans for continued research and conference participation in the coming academic year.","At the June 6 Radford University Board of Visitors meeting, chemistry junior Joshua Zarpinski presented summer undergraduate research on bacterial beta‑glucuronidase and discussed how faculty mentorship and SURF support undergraduate career development.","actionData","errors"]

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