The BOR May meeting is now available for viewing at http://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=15289.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussion of the consolidation. As described by NBC Connecticut, "Despite some calling it a failure, Ojakian said he will continue to move forward with Student First.

He said he doesn't believe the details in the plan were rejected but rather the timeline and path to implement the changes need work.

He admitted the path forward might take longer than expected.

He said he plans to meet with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges again and present the board with a more detailed proposal in June. He said that he expects work over the next year on ways to implement it and that students will not see any changes this fall" (https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Faculty-Takes-Board-of-Regents-to-Task-Over-College-Consolidation-Plan-482299981.html).

More coverage of the meeting and the opposition to Students First can be found below.

Regents: Extra state funds not a cure-all for a system in crisis

Community Colleges: A Resource Worthy of State Investment (Opinion)

Leaders Pushing Community College Merger Plan Forward Despite Accreditor's Rejection

Faculty Takes Board of Regents to Task Over College Consolidation Plan