The University of Nebraska Board of Regents convened on April 11, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including public comments, the consent agenda, and significant academic initiatives.

The meeting began with an opportunity for public comment, which concluded without any participants wishing to speak. Following this, the board moved to consider the consent agenda, which includes a group of action items voted on collectively. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded, receiving unanimous support from all regents present.

Next, Regent Weiss, chair of the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee, noted that the committee had fulfilled its responsibilities as outlined in its charter during its previous meeting on February 6, 2025.

The board then turned its attention to a significant proposal under item 12 a 1, which sought approval to establish the Nebraska Children's Justice and Legal Advocacy Center. This center will be administered by the College of Law in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. The initiative aims to merge and expand the existing Children's Justice Clinic and the Children's Justice Attorney Education Fellowship programs, which were created in 2017 and 2021, respectively. The merger is designed to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and increase the center's impact. Funding for this initiative is primarily sourced from private funds, with expectations that its visibility will attract additional external funding.

The proposal was reviewed and recommended by the Academic Affairs Committee. A motion to approve the establishment of the center was made, seconded, and subsequently passed with unanimous support from the regents.

In summary, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to advancing educational initiatives, particularly in the area of children's justice, while also ensuring that procedural matters were efficiently addressed. The establishment of the Nebraska Children's Justice and Legal Advocacy Center marks a significant step forward in enhancing legal advocacy and support for children in the state.