AD Stepp said the K Club, which is an external group of alumni, past student-athletes and supporters, have been in charge of the Hall of Fame.
He said they have not honored anyone or retired a jersey, except for the three hanging in Exum and those were from the 1970 to 1972 championship teams.
They are going to try to have the first cohort recognized this fall at homecoming.
He said by doing this they will elevate the visibility of KSU's athletic legacy; strengthen the alumni engagement; give them a reason to come back and be proud; and inspire the current students by giving them something to look forward to.
Regent Obielodan asked if there is any scenario where the inductee will be removed from the hall of fame. AD Stepp said yes there needs to be some guidelines.
Dr. Obielodan and AD Stepp had a conversation on how this can be monetized.
Regent Fields asked if a location has been mapped out. AD Stepp said right now they are looking at the brick area on Alumni Stadium behind the field goal post. For Exum, it would be hanging jerseys from the rafters.
Regent Moseley said he thinks it's a great idea. He said it is not a fundraising campaign and is not based on if you can donate.
Regent Ramsey asked, as a senior administrator, how does he determine who that person is. AD Stepp said it would be left to him, but it would be someone that is not in athletics to give that outside opinion.
Regent Moseley asked if they would look at doing something like this for the band. AD Stepp responded that is a great proposal and he will work on it.
Regent Dukes called for a motion to approve the wall of honor. Regent Fields made a motion and Regent Ramsey seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
6. Legal and Personnel Matters (Closed Session) by Regent Dukes.
Regent Dukes stated the Board needed to go into a closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c)(m(f) and asked for a motion to go into closed session.
Motion made by Regent Obielodan and seconded by Regent Fields to go into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c)(m(f)). Motion Passed.
A. Reconvene Open Session.
Regent Dukes asked for a motion to reconvene into open session. Regent Obielodan made the motion and Regent Fields seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
B. Possible Action from Closed Session.
Regent Dukes stated there were no actions taken in the closed session.
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