Regent Moseley asked if they are in the process of doing a bid for the weight room renovations. AD Stepp said they have two companies they have been working with for the renderings.

Regent Moseley asked on the status of having someone certified to monitor the weight room. AD Stepp said the job hasn't posted yet, but it is in the queue and in the next few weeks the job will get posted.

Regent Moseley asked if they should be looking to hire someone prior to the renovation of the weight room. AD Stepp said it would be in their best interest to have that position filled prior to renovations, but the companies they work with have former strength and condition coaches on their staff that know what they are looking for.

Regent Moseley commented that having a compliance officer is an NCAA requirement. AD Stepp said it is strongly recommended by the NCAA and there are very few schools that don't have one. He said they do have a part-time person with the hope to get through June and then they can start focusing on looking at that position.

Regent Ramsey asked if the dollars are available to hire these folks on right now. AD Stepp said the dollars aren't available in their budget. Dr. Akakpo agreed the dollars are not available and it will be close to the end of the year or the beginning of the new fiscal year.

AD Stepp mentioned winter homecoming and said they are playing Central State on Saturday in men's and women's basketball. He said the volleyball team will be playing tomorrow in Exum. They will have a pep rally on Friday.

Regent Moseley said he thinks AD Stepp is doing a great job and they appreciate the work that he is doing to elevate athletics and grow the university in that regard.

Regent Moseley asked for the board to be updated on when they decide to hire someone in those positions.

Regent Moseley asked for a motion for the meeting to be adjourned. Regent Dukes made a motion for meeting to be adjourned and it was seconded by Regent Ramsey.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:49 p.m.