Committee approves resolution supporting Northeastern State University partnership with Cherokee Nation Public Health

Jun 8, 2026

The committee approved a resolution declaring Northeastern State University a Cherokee Nation public-health and wellness higher-education partner and supported negotiating a memorandum of understanding in principle; the motion was moved by Dr. Coats and carried by voice vote.

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Dr. Coats introduced a resolution "declaring Northeastern State University a Cherokee Nation public health and wellness higher education partner and supporting in principle a memorandum of understanding between NSU and the Cherokee Nation," and moved its approval. The motion received a second, was put to a voice vote and "motion carries," with no roll-call tally provided.

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