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Tennessee Tech board approves bylaws change, new MSW program, FY2026 budget and several campus projects
Summary
In a single session the board approved an amended quorum in its bylaws, a new Master of Social Work program, the revised FY2026 budget and organizational chart, the Tuition Transparency Act report, the master plan (including a landscape plan) and multiple capital projects and agreements.
The Tennessee Technological University Board of Trustees approved a series of committee recommendations by roll call vote.
Bylaws: On a motion from Trustee Jones and a second from Trustee Harper, the board amended trustee bylaws to change the quorum from five of nine voting members to six of eleven voting members; the motion passed on roll call.
Consent agenda and policies: The board approved a consent agenda that included updated university policies (Policy 207 on tenure for faculty; Policy 506 on general and group travel; Policy 511 on payment of student fees and enrollment; and Policy 536 on solicitation and acceptance of gifts) following committee action earlier in the day.
Academic program: The board approved a new Master of Social Work academic program on the recommendation of the academic and student affairs committee.
Budget and reporting: The board approved the fiscal year 2026 revised budget and organizational chart as recommended by the audit and business committee, and it approved the Tuition Transparency Act report for FY 2024–25.
Master plan and projects: Trustees approved the university master plan including the landscape plan and disclosed capital projects comprising the CRC wind tunnel, a new tennis complex, a parking garage, and modifications to the student event center. The board also approved an agreement between the university and its foundation.
All motions reported in the meeting were adopted by roll call; the transcript records affirmative responses from trustees during each roll call. No motions were tabled or failed during this session and no substantive debate preceded the roll call votes recorded in the meeting minutes excerpt.
