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The below repository outlines the full roster of BoD Motions for the 2025 calendar year. In addition to listing the full motions, you can view a narrative digest of what was approved and discussed in the most recent board meeting.
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The NCHC Board of Directors met on October 5, 2025, with President Darryl Peterkin calling the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. The Board approved the meeting agenda, the June 2025 Board minutes (with revisions), and the Consent Agenda. Following a brief Executive Session, the Board added two items to new business: non-member conference participation and succession planning for the Secretary position.
Executive Director Zebrowski provided extensive updates on national office operations and strategic planning. Two new positions—a full-time Non-Conference Programming role and a part-time Awards and Grants role—will be established in the coming year, remaining within approved personnel allocations. The Board also discussed a new incentive structure to support sponsorship and advertising for non-conference programming. Updates were shared on the organization’s relationship with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, as the current space agreement nears expiration; short-term alternatives and potential relocation support for staff are in place while long-term options continue to be evaluated.
A major action item of the meeting was the approval of a new NCHC Distinguished Leadership Award, recognizing sustained, high-impact leadership in honors education by senior administrators. The Board approved the award criteria, nomination process, and evaluation rubric, with the added requirement that recipients remain at their nominating institution at the time of the April announcement. The Board also received updates on conference planning, including a new partnership with DeMars that significantly reduces costs while improving planning efficiency, scheduling, and space utilization. The 2026 conference will be held at a Hilton property in New Orleans.
The Board reviewed membership trends and financial reports, noting projected membership declines alongside growth in non-conference programming and fundraising. The investment portfolio showed strong performance, with a 13% increase in value, and the Board unanimously approved both the 2026 operating budget and the current financial report. Additional actions included approving revisions to the Faculty Honorarium Policy, advancing long-range planning for non-conference programming, endorsing ongoing work on digital credentialing and badging, and approving the Publication Board’s report. In new business, the Board authorized the Executive Director to implement a review process for non-member conference registration and empowered the Executive Committee to appoint an interim Secretary if needed. The meeting concluded with adjournment by unanimous vote.