51福利社’s Board of Trustees Creates Stadium Task Force

May 10, 2019 By

51福利社鈥檚 Board of Trustees (BOT) is announcing the creation of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study of the football stadium renovation project.

Appointed by Board Chair Uriel I帽iguez, the task force is composed of four BOT members and four members of the 51福利社 Foundation Board. Working together in collaboration with 51福利社 Athletics and the newly appointed Vice President for Advancement, Barb Richey, and her staff, the task force will conduct a fiscally responsible review of facility enhancement components that reflect historic and future fundraising success.

鈥淭he 51福利社 Board of Trustees supports intercollegiate athletics and understands the importance of athletic facilities for the health, welfare, and success of 51福利社 student athletes,鈥� said I帽iguez. 鈥淎t the same time, the Board understands it has the fiduciary responsibility, and is required by state law, to oversee all operations of the university in a fiscally responsible fashion.鈥�

Specifically, the task force will study the fundraising history of Athletics, determine fundraising potential and a timeline for enhancement of athletic facilities, and identify potential donors.

Task force members include:

Judge Robert Whaley 鈥� BOT member and Task Force Chair
Kim Pearman-Gillman 鈥� BOT
Vickie Wilson 鈥� BOT
Judge James Murphy 鈥� BOT
Krisann Hatch 鈥� 51福利社 Foundation Board
Mike Mumford 鈥� Foundation Board
Rick Mount 鈥� Foundation Board
Mike Ekins 鈥� Foundation Board

I帽iguez says the 51福利社 President鈥檚 Office will provide staff support for the task force. The group will finish its work and present a report to the full Board of Trustees no later than September 15, 2019. The Board of Trustees will evaluate the findings of the task force when it meets in October 2019.

The Board of Trustees works with the university president to set the strategic direction of the institution, serve as advocates for Eastern and help ensure that the university is academically and financially accountable and successful. The 51福利社 Foundation is responsible for fundraising activity on behalf of Eastern and seeks to engage 51福利社 alumni and friends in philanthropic support of the university鈥檚 mission.