Hill College Board of Regents holds May monthly meeting
Cami Steele
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 12:32 PM
General Events
Hillsboro, TX
On May 13, 2025, the Hill College Board of Regents met for the monthly regular session meeting.
The minutes from the April meeting were approved. Vice President of Administrative Services Melissa Boyle presented the financial report; the motion was approved. Tuition revenue is up.
The 2024 audit report was presented, including the college’s revenues, expenses, and net changes from 2023. The audit was approved.
Hill College President Dr. Thomas Mills presented his report, including the budget process for the 2026 fiscal year, during which he mentioned the college’s spending priorities—staff raises, funds for hiring new staff and faculty members, campus and capital planning, continued deferred maintenance for the Hill County Campus, and athletic scholarships.
He also presented an update on the reaccreditation for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Vice President of The Student Experience Lizza Ross discussed student activities across campuses, including spring academic awards and new PTK inductees, the crawfish boil, the last Performing Arts Series performance of the season, the annual color wars, and recognition of 20 years of the college’s teen forum scholarship program.
Ross also mentioned the commencement ceremony, which was held on May 15, 2025.
An update on enrollment was presented; overall enrollment numbers continue to trend upward.
Personnel updates were also presented and approved.
Executive Director of Information Technology & Learning Innovation Kevin Rocha informed the board of the championship award the college’s Rocket League team received from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Dean of Students and Athletics Randy Graves presented the athletic report, including the announcement of Paul Brown’s upcoming retirement as rodeo coach. Brown was recently named the coach of the year by the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). For more information on athletic standings and upcoming events, visit https://hillcollegeathletics.com.
Boyle presented several considerations of approval to the board, including an update to rental fees for athletic rentals, including coaching, trainer, and technician fees. The motion was approved.
She also presented a consideration of approval to transfer account management of the Hill College Endowment Fund from Sweetwater Financial Advisors to WP Wealth, which was discussed at the April meeting, and a consideration of approval to move public funds to endowments. Both motions were approved.
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Ashlee Ferguson presented a consideration of agreement with the Hill College Foundation, with the purpose to strengthen the relationship between Hill College and the foundation. The motion was approved.
Vice President of Student Learning & Success Irene Accomando presented a consideration of approval for the Johnson County Emergency Services District #1 (JCESD #1) memorandum of understanding (MOU), which awards tuition exemptions for 10 students to attend the college’s EMT/Paramedic Program. The motion was approved.
The JCESD #1 also donated a 2007 fire engine to the college.
Lastly, Vice President of Administrative Services Melissa Boyle presented a consideration of approval for the resale of the Rio Vista Property. The motion was approved.
Members present: Karen Brackin, Kent Eubank, Bill Galiga, Jolene Lehmann, Dwight Lloyd, Jennifer Nowlin, Bill Siddons III, and David Teel
Members absent: Guy James (ex officio), Allan Lane, Tony Marley, Kevin Ray, and Rick Sullins
The Hill College Board of Regents meets the third Tuesday of every month.