Board of Regents

Morgan State University is governed by the Board of Regents, a 15-member board, as established under Title 14 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. The Governor of Maryland appoints Board members for five-year terms, except for the student regent who is appointed for a one-year term. The Board appoints the University President, who serves at the pleasure of the Board. The Board also sets admission standards, reviews and approves university policies, budgets, and establishes the regulatory framework within which the individual units operate.

1. Finance and Facilities Committee

The Finance and Facilities Committee will meet in Public Session on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via zoom [https://morganstate.zoom.us/j/85998146308] or dial-in by phone 1-309-205-3325 | Webinar ID: 859-9814-6308. The Committee will receive updates from the Division of Facilities, Design and Construction Management; the Division of Research and Economic Development; the Division of Institutional Advancement; the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success; the Division of Information Technology; and the Division of Finance and Administration. The Committee will also consider the minutes of November 3, 2025, Lord Baltimore Hotel LOI, O'Connell Amended Ground Lease, MEDCO Supplemental LOI and Body Worn Camera Policy. In Closed Session, the Committee will receive updates on Medical School, Campus Safety, and Collective Bargaining, which are specifically exempted from public consideration under General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(7)(9)(10) of the Open Meetings Act.  

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2. Academic and Student Affairs Committee

The Academic and Student Affairs Committee will meet in Public Session on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. via zoom [https://morganstate.zoom.us/j/84142727115] or dial-in by phone 1-309-205-3325| Webinar ID: 841-4272-7115. The Committee will receive updates from the President, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Athletics, Student Affairs, and Student Government Association. The Committee will also consider the minutes of November 3, 2025 and Substantial Modification to Graduate Degrees. In Closed Session, the Committee will receive updates on Academic Program Duplication, Medical School, and House Settlement, which are specifically exempted from public consideration under General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(7) of the Open Meetings Act.

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3. Audit and Institutional Assessment Committee

The Audit and Institutional Assessment Committee will meet in Public Session on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Richardson Library, Blount Room 120C. The Audit Committee will consider the minutes of November 10, 2025. In Closed Session, the Committee will receive updates on Annual Financial Statement Audit Results, Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit, which are specifically exempted from public consideration under § 3-305(b)(7)(15) of the Open Meetings Act.

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4. Quarterly Meeting

The Board of Regents will meet in Public Session on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the Richardson Library Conference Room. The Board will receive and discuss items listed above from the standing committees and hear any new business. Following the Public Session, the Board will vote to convene in Closed Session to consider items specifically exempted from public consideration under General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(1)(7)(8)(10)(15) of the Open Meetings Act. In Closed Session, the Board will receive updates on EEO, Litigation, Personnel Matter, Fundraising, House Settlement, Audit, Medical School, Academic Program Duplication and Campus Safety. The Board may reconvene in Public Session at the conclusion of the Closed Session, if necessary.

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