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Three people are standing next to each other in a meeting room in the Elliott Student Union - Board President John Collier, retiring employee Susie Pine and UCM President Roger Best. The person in the middle, Susie, is wearing a purple button-down shirt, black pants and glasses and holding an award certificate. John is on the left and Roger is on the right and both are wearing a blue suit.
University News, Honors and Awards, UCM Athletics, Board of Governors, University Housing

UCM Board Approves Strategic Plan Framework, Construction Projects and Contracts

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors approved a proposed framework for the university’s 2026-31 strategic plan, recognized faculty and staff members, and approved a series of academic, technology, transportation, facilities and construction-related items during its plenary session on Thursday, June 18, on the Warrensburg campus.

July 01, 2026
Flanked by UCM Board of Governors President John Collier, left, and UCM President Roger Best, Dr. Adam Runyon received the faculty Education for Service Award at the April 2026 Board of Governors meeting in Warrensburg.
Honors and Awards, Board of Governors, University News

UCM Board of Governors Advances Student Success Initiatives, Strategic Planning and Oversight Measures

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors took action on student success initiatives, reviewed progress on a new strategic plan and approved key oversight measures during its April 24 meeting.

May 05, 2026
UCM President Roger Best, left, speaks with student panelists prior to their presentation to the Board of Governors’ Student Engagement and University Advancement Committee on March 26 in Warrensburg.
Department of Communication and Digital Media Production, Board of Governors, University News, Student Experience and Engagement, kMUL

UCM Board of Governors Highlights Student Experience, Approves Tuition and Academic Changes

Students describing how hands-on learning, faculty mentorship and early professional experience shaped their time at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) took center stage at the Board of Governors’ March 26 meeting.

April 07, 2026
Dr. Richard Cole accepts his emeritus status certificate.
University News, Board of Governors

UCM Board of Governors approves academic, financial actions at January meeting

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors approved a series of academic, financial and operational actions during its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Warrensburg campus.

January 28, 2026
Student Governor Hadley Oden receiving Emeritus Status.
Board of Governors, University News

UCM Board of Governors approves new programs, advances campus projects

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met Dec. 11, 2025, and approved new academic programs, advanced key campus projects and announced the formal launch of the public phase of the university’s comprehensive campaign.

December 18, 2025
Fall on campus at UCM.
University News, Board of Governors

UCM Board of Governors Approves Academic, Facilities and Administrative Measures Supporting Institutional Growth

The University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Board of Governors met Oct. 23, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of academic, facilities and administrative actions designed to strengthen academic offerings, enhance campus infrastructure and sustain operational excellence. All plenary items were approved unanimously.

November 06, 2025
UCM President Roger Best in front of the Administration Building
University News, Board of Governors, Office of the President

UCM Board of Governors Extends President Roger Best's Contract

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors has unanimously extended Roger Best’s contract as university president, underscoring confidence in the university’s continued progress during a time of rapid change in higher education.

September 30, 2025
UCM Administration building.
Board of Governors, University News

UCM Board of Governors Approves Health Insurance Renewal, Airport Master Plan, Facility Enhancements, and Celebrates Philanthropic Milestone

The University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Board of Governors met Aug. 21 in Warrensburg to take action on several initiatives impacting students, employees, and the broader community and celebrate major philanthropic support. The meeting was followed by the board’s annual retreat, where university leaders provided reports on enrollment, athletics, alumni engagement, and fundraising.

September 09, 2025
Administration building in spring.
University News, Board of Governors

UCM Board of Governors Approves Budget, Academic Programs and Campus Improvements

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met June 13, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of strategic initiatives focused on student success, operational efficiency and academic innovation.

July 02, 2025
Student panel for Global Vision.
University News, Board of Governors

UCM Board of Governors Reviews Budget, Capital Projects and Global Student Engagement at April Meeting

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors convened for its regular meeting April 24 to take action on budget priorities, capital improvements and student-centered initiatives that reinforce the university’s mission of academic excellence and global citizenship.

May 02, 2025

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