OHIO Board of Trustees to learn about the FY27 focus areas for year three of the Dynamic Strategy Plan during June meetings

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will hear an impact report for year two of the Dynamic Strategy plan, and learn about the FY27 focus areas for year three and beyond; they will also receive an update about OHIO’s R1 status and the University’s strategy to cement itself as a perennial R1 institution during meetings on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, on the Athens campus.

Additionally, the Board will receive a brief update from Vice President for Enrollment Management Candace J. Boeninger regarding fall 2026 enrollment, including continued strong interest in OHIO and other trends impacting the forecast.

Committee meetings will begin on the Athens Campus at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, in Walter Hall 104 and conclude around 4 p.m. Committee meetings will resume on Friday, June 12, starting at 9:30 a.m., with the main board meeting beginning at approximately 11:45 a.m. The complete schedule and agenda for the June meetings, including links to meeting livestreams for both days, is available online at ohio.edu/trustees. 

Additional agenda items from the Board of Trustees’ June meetings are anticipated to include:

Dynamic Strategy Year Two Impact Report and Year Three Plan
Academics and Student Success Committee, 1:35 p.m., Thursday, June 11, Walter Hall 104

Vice President for University Communications and Marketing Robin Oliver will share year two accomplishments and progress of the Dynamic Strategy from each of the  plan’s four pillars—Learn, Discover, Engage and Work.

Oliver will also discuss focus areas for the third year of Dynamic Strategy, outlining goals for each of the pillars. She will also speak about planning for years four, five and six, and the importance of building on the first three years and re-engaging the University community as the Dynamic Strategy progresses.

R1 Status Update
Academics and Student Success Committee, 2:05 p.m., Thursday, June 11, Walter Hall 104

Vice President for Research and Creative Activity Eric Muth will provide an update about Ohio University’s R1 status. Muth will focus on research expenditures and the support that awards require throughout their lifecycles. Additionally, Muth will share how OHIO has an opportunity to establish itself as a perennial R1 institution.

FY26 Forecast and FY27 All Funds Operating Budget
Resources, Facilities, and Affordability Committee, 9:35 a.m., Friday, June 12, Walter Hall 104

Vice President for Finance & Administration, CFO and Treasurer David B. Moore will present an overview of the FY26 financial forecast. Moore will provide summaries of the University’s anticipated revenue and expenses for FY27. The presentation will also highlight how OHIO has balanced revenues and expenses in the proposed FY27 budget by methodically using reserves, continuing to focus on developing and implementing strategies and achieving a sustainable multi-year budget approach.

Capital Projects
Resources, Facilities, and Affordability Committee, 9:55 a.m., Friday, June 12, Walter Hall 104

The Board will consider several new capital projects, including:

• Heritage Translational Research Center - The Board will consider a resolution to amend the budget of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Heritage Translation Research Center to provide additional research capacity and support planned growth. This $2.8 million budget amendment would be funded through a combination of internal debt and donor funding.
• Marching 110 Practice Field - The Board will consider a resolution to amend the budget of the Ohio University Marching 110 Practice Field to provide an undegraded practice field performance surface. This $125,000 budget amendment would be funded with additional donor funding.