June 11, 2026 - Mission Fulfillment Committee, University of Minnesota Board of Regents

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Mission Fulfillment Committee met on June 11, 2026, to discuss and approve the University Enrollment Plan aimed at unifying enrollment strategies across all campuses to strengthen Minnesota's workforce. The plan includes hiring a Vice President of Enrollment Management and investing in resources to support recruitment and retention, with a focus on undergraduate on-campus students. The Committee also received a detailed presentation on the development of a comprehensive online learning hub to expand access to online programs across campuses, highlighting investments in quality, marketing, and student support, particularly in graduate programs like the MBA. Additionally, the Committee discussed the need to modernize faculty tenure policies to better support contract faculty, including multi-year contracts, academic freedom protections, and professional development opportunities. The consent report was approved, including academic program changes such as the Duluth campus becoming the administrative home for the Water Resources Science program. Informational items included announcements of significant grants supporting research and nursing education. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported during the meeting.