TSU trustees press administration for clearer request process, enrollment and accreditation follow‑ups

At the Sept. 25 special call meeting Chair Sher Townes called for improved information flows between the board and university administration and listed three specific follow‑ups he expects the administration to provide: (1) student profile data for first‑time enrolled students, including academic profiles and average ACT scores; (2) an update on accreditation status and the accreditation liaison position; and (3) regular reporting on matters raised to the board so trustees can determine whether executive session or public discussion is required.

Trustees recommended a formal protocol or tracker — possibly developed by the executive or governance committee and maintained by general counsel — to document requests, the responsible party, expected response dates and status. Secretary Jeanette Brown said the bylaws direct board matters to the president and that minutes now include follow‑up items; trustees asked administration to work with the appropriate committee to implement clearer routing and tracking for information requests.