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Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board received reports regarding college operations, including staff service recognition, the Treasurer's report, and a positive update on enrollment trends. A legislative update from the Michigan Community College Association was provided. Discussion items included the upcoming full-time faculty list and a report on Foundation gifts. The Board formally accepted specific Foundation donations and conducted a closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property.
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Southwestern Michigan College Foundation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The board received updates on college operations, including academic staffing, enrollment trends, campus infrastructure projects, and new technology implementations. The board also reviewed the cancellation of the annual Steve's Run event, including donation and refund logistics. Quarterly financial reports were reviewed and accepted. Committee reports were provided for investment, recruitment, and membership initiatives. Additionally, the board elected officers for the upcoming 2026-2027 term and scheduled future meeting dates.
Jun 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees held a budget hearing and conducted general business, including the recognition of an employee for service. During a closed session, the Board reviewed items related to collective bargaining negotiations. Subsequent actions included the approval of a collective bargaining agreement for full-time faculty, the adoption of the 2026-2027 budgets, the approval of an all-purpose millage resolution, and the appointment of representatives to the MCCA Board of Directors. Additional topics included the receipt of the Treasurer's Report, the President's Report covering enrollment trends and staff updates, and a presentation on IT security infrastructure. The Board also reviewed and accepted various monetary gifts donated to the Foundation.
May 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a review of financial statements and the President's report covering summer and fall enrollment trends, facility projects such as choir and band room renovations, and the progress of the dental assisting program. Discussion items included a list of donations made to the College Foundation. Action items included setting a date for a public budget hearing, approving student scholarship project designations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, appointing a new MCCA Trustee alternate delegate, and accepting individual donations to the College. The board also held a closed session to discuss collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
