Board of Trustees Guidebook 2025 Fall Meeting OCT. 16 –17, 2025
OUR VISION
Leading the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice.
OUR MISSION
MSM is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Increasing the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce. Addressing primary health care needs through programs in education, research, and service with emphasis on people of color and the underserved urban and rural populations in Georgia and the nation.
Leading the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice.
OUR HISTORY
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), located in Atlanta, GA, was founded in 1975 as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College. In 1981, MSM became an independently chartered institution. MSM is among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians and was recently recognized as the top institution among U.S. medical schools for our social mission. Our faculty and alumni are noted in their fields for excellence in teaching, research, and public policy.
MSM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Council on Education for Public Health, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Board of Trustees
Arthur R. Collins Chairman of the Board Managing Partner, theGROUP
Aaron D. Dent Managing Director & Chief Procurement Officer, Tishman Speyer
Woodrow W. McWilliams Ill, MD
John B. Amos Cancer Center, Radiology and Oncology
Susan Grant Vice Chair of the Board Retired, Executive Vice President of CNN News Services
Camille Davis-Williams, MD FACOG Greater Atlanta Women's Healthcare
Lawrence V. Jackson Chairman, SourceMark LLC
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD President and CEO, Morehouse School of Medicine
Douglas Love Esq President and CEO, Annexon Biosciences
Glenn W. Mitchell, Ill Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
Sylvester McRae, MD Assistant Professor, Director of St. Francis OBGYN Physician Partners
Claire Pomeroy, MD, MBA President, Albert, and Mary Lasker Foundation
C-Suite Executive, Investor and Board Director
John Whyte, MD Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, American Medical Association
Cephas, Esq. Chief Compliance Officer Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, LLP
Neeraj Tolmare Global Chief Information Officer the Coca-Cola Company
Sandy Gordon Vice President of Employee Experience and Relations for Global Operations, Amazon
Rita Finley Ph.D. Associate Dean, Office for Educational Outreach and Health Careers Director, Master of Science in Medical Sciences Degree Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Pathology and Medical Education
Bonzo Reddick, M.D, M.P.H. District Health Director for the Coastal Health District Ex-Officio Trustee representing the Morehouse School of Medicine Alumni Association
Morehouse School of Medicine Student Government Association President (Student Representative)
Executive Leadership Team
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD President and CEO, Morehouse School of Medicine
chelle McGuire, MBA Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Operations Officer
Veronica Mallett, MD, MMM Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of More in Common Alliance Senior Vice President for Research
Dorian Harriston, MA Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Gerald L. Hector, CPA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Allen, JD, LLM Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Sandra Harris Hooker, PhD Senior Vice President for External Partnerships and Innovation
Cindy Lubitz Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief People Officer
Todd Greene Senior Vice President Office of Institutional Advancement
Katherine Napier, CPA, CISA, CIA Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Murray, PhD Vice President and Chief of Staff
Taya Jackson Scott Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer
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4. Roll Call
• The Corporate Secretary will take roll call after Invocation. Please unmute yourself during roll call.
5. Motions
• If you would like to second a motion, please unmute, and identify yourself for the notation of minutes
6. General Session
After each section on the Agenda, Chairman Collins will address questions and comments
7. Questions and Comments
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9. Executive Session
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Meeting Logistics & Information
The Ritz-Carlton, Downtown Atlanta 181 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 659-0400
Hotel Check In: Board members have the choice to check in on Wednesday or early Thursday morning.
DAY 1:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Morehouse School of Medicine
National Center for Primary Care (“NCPC”) 720 Westview Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30310
• Breakfast – NCPC
Executive Dining Room 8:30 AM -9:00 AM
• Lunch – NCPC
Executive Dining Room 12:00 PM -12:30 PM
• Plenary Session
Meetings - NCPC
Executive Boardroom 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
DAY 2:
Friday, May 15, 2026
Morehouse School of Medicine 720 Westview Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30310
4:00pm – 5:00pm Afternoon Executive Session with President and CEO
5:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner – Walk over to the Calvin Smyre Building - Dr. Solomon Ofori-Acquah
Transportation to/from Morehouse School of Medicine and The Ritz Carlton Hotel is available throughout the day. Arrangements can be confirmed by Candice Morris.
PLENARY SESSION AGENDA (DAY 2)
Friday Board Meeting May 15, 2026
Morehouse School of Medicine
Transportation from The Ritz Carlton Hotel to Morehouse School of Medicine: 8:15a.m.
2026 Morehouse School of Medicine Commencement Logistics and Information
For those staying at The Ritz-Carlton, transportation to Morehouse School of Medicine will depart promptly at 7:00 AM
Please be in the hotel lobby a few minutes early to ensure a timely departure.
Breakfast and Transition into Regalia Saturday, May 16, 2026
Board of Trustees Breakfast
Morehouse School of Medicine – NCPC, 4th Floor Executive Dining Room
Time: 7:15AM – 7:30AM
Transition into Regalia
Morehouse School of Medicine – NCPC, 4th Floor
NCPC Room – A-402
Time: 7:30AM – 7:45AM
Pictures: 8:00AM
Processional Lineup
Morehouse School of Medicine – NCPC Atrium
Time: 8:30AM
COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Ceremony:
Morehouse College
The King Chapel at Morehouse College 830 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30310
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00PM
Reception:
Morehouse School of Medicine
NCPC Building (Atrium Vestibule)
720 Westview Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Time: 12:30PM – 2:00PM
Morehouse School of Medicine (“MSM”) Commencement - Saturday, May 16, 2026
Transportation from the Ritz-Carlton to MSM will depart at: 7:00 AM
Transportation from Morehouse College to MSM immediately after finish of Commencement Ceremony
Transportation from Morehouse School of Medicine to the airport will be available directly following the end of Reception.
MSM:
Roundtrip transportation will be available for all board-related dinners and meetings, as well as transportation from and to the airport. Reserved parking is available at Morehouse School of Medicine in the National Center for Primary Care (“NCPC”) Lower Lot. Arrangements for transportation to/from Morehouse School of Medicine and Ritz-Carlton are available throughout the day. Transportation arrangements and on-site parking can be confirmed through Candice Morris
BOARD COMMITTEE
Administration and Facilities Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00am – 11:30am
EXPECTED ACTIVITIES/ AGENDA
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• New Academic Research Building
• Construction and Facilities
• I T – Enterprise Resource Planning
A. Successes
B. Key Milestones
C. Risks and Mitigation
STANDARD REPORTS
• Human Resources
A. Broker Selection
B. Questions on Pre-Read Reports and Scorecards
EXPECTED ACTIONS
RESOLUTIONS
• None
Governance and Nominating Tuesday, May 5, 2026 12:45pm – 2:00pm
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Approving the Dates of the 2033 – 2034 Board of Trustees Meetings
• Board Governance
A. Board Resolutions
B. Timeline to Nominate New Board Members
C. Onboarding New Members
D. Board Term Extensions
• Review of Annual Trustee Assessment Survey Completion
• Review of Annual Conflict of Interest Trustee Completion
• MHC/MM Bylaws Amendment
• MHC/MM Update
RESOLUTIONS
• Resolution Approving Reelection of Class C Board of Trustees
• Resolution Approving Committee Assignments, Chairs, Vice Chairs, Members
Development & External Affairs
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Academic Affairs
Thursday, May 7, 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm
Research Affairs
Friday, May 8, 2026 11:00am – 12:15pm
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Q3 FY26 Scorecard Performance Update
• Internal Agency / Shared Services Transition
A. Fundraising Update FY26 Fundraising Results to date
• Revenue
• Pipeline
• NARB Update
• Events Update
• Alumni & Constituent Engagement Updates
• Reunion and Graduation week
• OIA: Looking to the future
• 90 Day Teams Goals
• Planning FY27 and Beyond
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Scorecard (Informational)
• Accreditation Update
• SACSCOC
• ARC-PA
• Medical Student Performance Update
• MD Curriculum Transformation Update
• Student Representative Update
• Faculty Representative Update
• Faculty Compensation Plan
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• FY26 Scorecard
• Updates in Sickle Cell Research
STANDARD REPORTS
• Faculty Representatives
• Student Representative
RESOLUTIONS
• None
RESOLUTIONS
• Resolution Approving of Candidates for September 2026 Conferral of Degrees
• Resolution Approving Faculty Appointments and Promotions
RESOLUTIONS
• None
Health Services
Friday, May 8, 2026
1:30pm – 2:45pm
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Morehouse Medicine (MM) Scorecard
• MM Financials YTD Update
• Morehouse Medicine (MM) Update
• Atrium Health Partnership Update
• Grady Affiliation Agreement
RESOLUTIONS
• None
Audit & Compliance
Monday, May 11, 2026
1:30pm – 2:45pm
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Internal Audit
• Institutional Advancement Audit
• Institutional Effectiveness Compliance Audit
• Morehouse Medicine Revenue Cycle
Quarterly Reviews
Compliance Initiatives and Matters
• Annual Compliance Training
• Internal Policies
• Clinical Compliance
• Internal Investigations (As Needed)
Finance
• FY 2025 Audit Follow-Up
• FY 2026 Audit Schedule
Other Topics
• ERP Workday Implementation Status and Update
RESOLUTIONS
• None
Finance and Investment
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
9:30am – 11:30am
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Investment Review
• Goldman Sachs – Endowment & Investment Review
• Investment And Endowment Policy Update/Revisions (Action Item)
Financial Review
• MSM March 2026 YTD Financials
• Proposed Tuition and Fee Schedule
AY 2026-2027 (Action Item)
• FY 2027 Proposed Budget (Action Item)
Academic Financial Services
• MHC March 2026 YTD Financials
RESOLUTIONS
• Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2027
Operating Budget for Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc.
Full Board Agenda – Day 1
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM National Center for Primary Care | 4th Floor, Executive Board Room: Teams Meeting Link
1. Call to Order and Welcome Chairman Arthur R. Collins 2. Invocation……………………………………………………………………TBD
3. Roll Call Jamie Allen
4. Trustee Resolutions
• Resolution Approving Minutes of the February Winter 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting
5. Plenary Session
• Retail Fundraising: Update on Fundraising………………………...Mr. Todd Greene
• MHC and Morehouse Hospital Expansion Update………………...Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice/ Dr. Errol Crook
• Program & Research Update.……….……………………………….Dr. Rick Kittles
• New Academic Research Building…………………………………..Ms. Michelle McGuire
6. Executive Session
7. Adjourn
Full Board Agenda – Day 2
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM National Center for Primary Care | 4th Floor, Executive Board Room
Teams Meeting Link
1. Call to Order and Welcome .................................................................................................... Chairman Arthur R. Collins
• Resolution Approving of Candidates for September 2026 Conferral of Degrees
• Resolution Approving Faculty Appointments and Promotions
II. Administration and Facilities Trustee Neeraj Tolmare
• None
III. Audit and Compliance Trustee Glenn Mitchell, III
• None
IV. Development and External Affairs Trustee Aaron Dent
• None
V. Finance and Investment Trustee Lawrence Jackson
• TBD
VI. Governance and Nominating Trustee Kimberly Paige
• Resolution Approving Re-election of Class C Board of Trustees
• Resolution Approving Committee Assignments, Chairs, Vice Chairs, Members
VII. Health Services Trustee Marvin O’Quinn
• None
VIII. Research Trustee Doug Love
• None
5. Government Affairs Report………………………………………………………………………… Dr. LaShannon Spencer
6. Strategic Plan Update………………………………………………………………………………. Dr. Taya Jackson Scott
7. Review Mission Statement…………………………………………………………………………. Dr. Taya Jackson Scott
8. Enterprise Resource Platform Mr. Darren Providence
9. President & CEO Report Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice
10.
11.
12. Adjourn
Office of Legal Affairs Report………………………………………………………………… Attorney Jamie Allen
Executive Session Chairman Arthur R. Collins
Board And Committee Annual Planning Calendars
2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Winter February 5-6 Annual/Spring…………… May 14-15 (Graduation May 16) Fall October 15-16
2027 Board of Trustees Meeting
February 4-5 Annual/Spring May 20-21 (Graduation May 22) Fall October 21-22
2028 Board of Trustees Meeting
........................................................................................................................................ February 3-4
18-19 (Graduation May 20)
............................................................................................................................................. October 19-20
2029 Board of Trustees Meeting
February 1-2
May 17-18 (Graduation May 19) Fall October 18-19
2030 Board of Trustees Meeting
February 7-8
16-17 (Graduation May 18)
............................................................................................................................................. October 17-18
2031 Board of Trustees Meeting
2032 Board of Trustees Meeting
2033 Board of Trustees Meeting
February 6-7
May 15-16 (Graduation May 17)
16-17
February 5-6
May 13-14 (Graduation May 15)
21-22
February 3-4
May 12-13 (Graduation May 14) Fall… October 20-21
2034 Board of Trustees Meeting
February 2-3
May 18-19 (Graduation May 20)
October 19-20
Regular Meeting Business
Fall
Winter
Spring
• Resolutions
• Approve Faculty Appointment and Promotions
• Prior Year Institutional Goals Dashboard Review
• Strategic Plan Update
• Approve the December Graduates
• Approve Tuition and Fees
• Approve May Graduates
• Approve Honorary Degree Recipient(s)
• Approve the Yearly Financial Audit
• Approve IRS 990 Form
• Board of Trustees Self-Assessment
• Approve Meeting Dates for Next 2 Years
• Approve the Annual Budget
• Approve Re-Election of Class Terms
• Approve Committee Charters if Needed
• Approve Bylaws Revisions if Needed
Academic Affairs
Regular Meeting Business
Fall
Winter
Spring
• Approve Faculty appointment and promotions
• Prior Year Dashboard Review
• Approve December Graduates
• Approve May Graduates
• Approve Honorary Degree Recipients
• Annual Review of Education/Research/Clinical Integration Goals
Administration and Facilities
Regular Meeting Business
Fall
Winter
Spring
Audit and Compliance
Regular Meeting Business
Fall
Winter
Spring
Development and External Affairs
Regular Meeting Business
Fall
Winter
Spring
• Prior Year Dashboard Review
• Approve IRS 403B Audit
• Approve Next Fiscal Year Facilities Plan
• Prior Year Dashboard Review
• Approval of Annual Financial Audit
• Review Compliance Training Schedule
• Review Annual Internal Audit Fiscal Year Program
• Comprehensive Campaign Review
• Prior Year Dashboard Review
• Current Year Dashboard Review
• Fundraising Updates and Marketing and Communications Strategies
