| Purpose: I. CALL TO ORDER; II. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 MEETING MINUTES; III. REPORT FROM PRESIDENT MICHAEL T. BENSON; IV. REPORT FROM THE INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; V. PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FY26 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AND WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION; VI. PRESENTATION OF WVU ATHLETICS CAPITAL MASTER PLAN; APPROVAL OF MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM WEST TOWER PROJECT; APPROVAL OF PREMIUM SEATING UPGRADES AT HOPE COLISEUM; VII. PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF POTOMAC STATE COLLEGE SCIENCE BUIDLING RENOVATION PROJECT; VIII. NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING FOR WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS TALENT AND CULTURE RULE 3.4 DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING FOR FTA AND FMSCA COVERED POSITIONS; IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING A. Report from the Divisional Committee, B. Report from the Academic Affairs and Accreditation Committee, C. Report from Strategic Plans and Initiatives Committee, D. Report from the Finance, Facilities, and Revitalization Committee, and E. Report from the Audit Committee; X. CONSENT AGENDA (FOR BOARD REVIEW AND ACTION), INCLUDING A. Jacksons Mill Lodge Renovation -- Project Budget Increase , B. Reedsville Farm Horse Barn Replacement , C. Sale of Partial Interest in Real Property, D. Authorization of the West Virginia University Police Department (WVUPD) to Participate in a Program Designed to Conditionally Transfer Excess Personal Property from the Department of Defense to State Law Enforcement Agencies (1033 Program) , E. County Extension Appointments, F. Naming Opportunity, G. Discontinuance of the BS: Health Services Administration in the School of Public Health, WVU Main Campus, H. Approval of New Undergraduate Certificate in River Conservation Management, WVU Main Campus, I. Approval of New Undergraduate Certificate in Wetland Management, WVU Main Campus, J. Discontinuation of Existing Programs: MS in Applied and Environmental Microbiology; Entomology, Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences; Plant Pathology; and Horticulture, K. Approval of new program: MS in Plant and Soil Sciences, L. Approval of New Program: MA in Strategic Organizational Communication; XI. INFORMATION ITEM (WRITTEN ONLY), INCLUDING A. Educational Materials 2024-2025 Report and B. Capital Projects Update; XII.POTENTIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER AUTHORITY IN WEST VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 6-9A-4(b)(8), (b)(9), and (b)(12) to discuss potential strategic initiatives relating to academic and administrative priorities for the University; a confidential security update; strategic and legislative priorities for the University; and a legal update from the General Counsel; XIII. DISCUSSION EMANATING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF ANY); and XIV. ADJOURNMENT Other items may become apparent or need attention and may be added to the business agenda of the meeting; attention is called to the fact that the agenda of the meeting will be available three days in advance by calling 304-692-4241 or at the website: http://bog.wvu.edu/ - items of interest may be added to the agenda up to 48 hours prior to the date of meeting. |