University of Nebraska Board of Regents to meet Dec. 6

Nov. 27, 2024

Contact: Cara Pesek (402) 570-1585 (cell) carapesek@nebraska.edu

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege St. in Lincoln. The meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed at www.nebraska.eduhttps://nebraska.edu/.

A detailed agenda for the Board meeting is available here.https://nebraska.edu/-/media/projects/unca/docs/board-of-regents/agendas-and-minutes/2024/december-6-board-meeting/agenda-12-6-24.pdf

During the meeting, University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold., M.D., will provide an update on the university’s Odyssey to Extraordinary, including an overview of the ongoing collaborative strategic planning process across the university system.

“After meeting with hundreds of Nebraskans during my first five months in this role, we know what Nebraskans want from their university,” said Dr. Gold. “They want an extraordinary University of Nebraska. They want an accessible and affordable education for their children and grandchildren. They want a robust and effective statewide extension platform. They want a prepared workforce in critical areas including tech, ag and rural healthcare. In the coming months, we will complete a roadmap to get us to from the excellent institution we are today, to one that is truly extraordinary.”

Paul Umbach, of the consulting firm Tripp Umbach, will share an updated overview of the university’s economic impact on the state of Nebraska. A final report will be released early next year.

The Board will also hear reports on the fall semester enrollment and retention, as well as on the summer term. In addition, it will recognize five Kudos Award winners from all four University of Nebraska campuses, as well as from the President’s Office. Kudos Awards recognize outstanding staff from across the University of Nebraska.

Other items for the Board’s consideration include:

* Approve establishment of a Master of Science (MS) degree in Healthcare Logistics and Supply Chain Management (HLSCM) administered by the College of Business Administration’s Department of Management at the University of Nebraska at Omaha; * Approve and authorize a HuskerVision agreement to replace outdated production equipment as part of their relocation within the Stadium.

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About the University of Nebraska The University of Nebraska is the state’s only public university system, made up of four campuses – UNL, UNO, UNK and UNMC – each with a distinct role and mission. Together the campuses enroll nearly 50,000 students and employ 16,000 faculty and staff who serve the state, nation and world through education, research and outreach. For the latest "People, Programs and Points of Excellence" from across the NU System, visit the university's website herehttps://nebraska.edu/-/media/projects/unca/docs/president/p3e/NU%20P3E%20Report%20-%20August%2030%202024.