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Regents approve building namings and a personal-device policy aimed at student-data protection
Summary
The Board approved several naming recognitions, including a Gunning-Puterbaugh Building and endowed nursing chair pending Foundation approval, and adopted a Personal Device Usage Policy to restrict institutional data on personal devices to protect student information.
The Board approved a set of naming recommendations presented by Dr. Randy Harp recognizing donor contributions and local figures. Approved items include classroom recognition at the McAlester campus for the Puterbaugh Foundation, renaming the Gunning Building at the Wilburton campus the Gunning-Puterbaugh Building, naming the Meat Laboratory for Gaylon Brannon, and naming the Mitchell Auditorium in honor of Paula Ruth Brelsford. The minutes note that an endowed chair in the Nursing Department tied to the Puterbaugh Foundation will require approval by the Eastern Development Foundation at its May 27, 2026 meeting.
Regents also reviewed and approved a Personal Device Usage Policy intended to restrict the storage of institutional data on personal devices. The Board’s discussion emphasized the "importance of protecting student information and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations." Regent Jerry Hamilton moved to approve the naming recommendations and Regent Brian Lott seconded; the motion passed. Regent Brian Lott moved to approve the Personal Device Usage Policy and Regent Jerry Hamilton seconded; that motion also passed on roll-call votes.
The minutes do not include the specific text of plaques or the financial terms of any naming agreements; they record approvals and note the Development Foundation review that remains required for the endowed chair.
