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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
Provide transformative educational experiences to prepare graduates formaking meaningful contributions to society.
Kentucky State University is a public, research-comprehensive, historically black, 1890 land grant institution.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT
Foster Innovation and Inspire Leaders to Advance the Commonwealth and the World.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY CORE VALUES
Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Collaboration
Ethical and Moral Responsibility
Intentional Actions
Excellence and Innovation
Impactful Community Engagement
HolisticProfessional Development
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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD MEMBERS
Ms. Tammi Dukes (2027) Mr. Matthew Grimshaw (2030) Mr. Edward Fields (2026), Staff Regent Mr. Edward Hatchett, Esq. (2031) Mr. Jason Moseley (2026) Dr. Charles Moyer (2027) Mr. Jonathan Rabinowitz, Esq. (2030) Mr. Robert Ramsey, Sr. (2028) Ms. Joan "Toni" Stringer, Esq. (2028) Dr. James Obielodan (2028)
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY ELECTED BOARD OFFICERS
Ms. Tammi Dukes, Chairperson Mr. Edward Hatchett, Esq., Vice Chairperson
Ms. Nicole Sergent, Esq., Secretary Dr. Heather Bigard, Treasurer
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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo Nineteenth President
Dr. Michael D. Dailey Provost and Vice President of Division of Academic Affairs
Dr. Heather Bigard Vice President of Finance and Administration / CFO
Mr. Michael R. DeCourcy Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Relations
Dr. Wendy D. Dixie Vice President of Information Technology and Chie fof Staff
Mr. Adam Smith Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success
Ms. Nicole Sergent General Counsel
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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS REGULAR MEETING *** Meeting Will be Conducted in Person and Videoconference ***
*** Meeting Will be Conducted in Person and Videoconference *** Friday, August 7, 2026 10:00 am EST
Board of Regents Room Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building 2nd Floor, 400 East Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location)
Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/j/93267709813
Webinar ID: 932 6770 9813
One Tap Mobile: US: +16469313860,,93267709813# US +13017158592,93267709813# US (Washington DC)
Call to Order
Regent Tammi Dukes Board Chair
Roll Call
Ms. Nicole Sergent
General Counsel
Consent Agenda
Attorney Sergent
Minutes from Previous Board and Committee Meetings
May 28, 2026 Special Board Meeting
June 30, 2026 Special Board Meeting
June 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
June 11, 2026 Committee Meetings (Academic Affairs, Finance and Institutional Advancement, Student Affairs and Athletics)
Southern Foods Request for Approval
Stratagon Request for Approval
Memorandum of Agreement between Kentucky State University and Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
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CPE and KSU Collaboration Dr. Aaron Thompson
CPE President
Approval of President's Employment Contract (Action Item) Chair Dukes
Informational and Action Items
SGA Report (Information Item) SGA President
Institutional Advancement and External Relations Updates Mr. Michael DeCourcyVP of Institutional Advancement and External Relations
Investment Manager (Information Item) Mr. David King
Investment Manager (Information Item) Mr. David King Mariner
Finance & Administration Updates Dr. Heather Bigard
Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Update VP of Finance and Administration/CFO
Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Update
Capital Projects and Asset Preservation Pool (Action Item)
Approve CNC Machine Purchase (Action Item)
Academic Affairs Updates Dr. Michael Dailey Provost and VP of Academic Affairs
Student Affairs Updates Mr. Adam Smith VP of Enrollment Management & Student Success
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Closed session
Chair Dukes
Closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c), (f) and (m) to discuss pending and possible litigation, personnel matters and to discuss records exempted from disclosure under KRS 61.878(1)(m).
Reconvene in open session Chair Dukes
Possible action from closed session Chair Dukes
Closing remarks Chair Dukes
Adjournment Chair Dukes
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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
ACTION ITEM XX
ACTION ITEM:
Approval Tenure and Promotion Candidates
FACTS:
The Tenure and Promotion process was implemented during the 2025-2026 academic year. Currently, there are eight faculty members employed at Kentucky State University that have completed the tenure and promotion process. The their portfolio packages have been reviewed by the unit Tenure and Promotion Committee, the Chair, Dean, the University Tenure and Promotion Committee, the Provost, and then final recommendation to the President.
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
The approval of the eight candidates will receive tenure status and or promotion. The change in rank is accompanied by an increment in salary.
Dr. Dharma Khatiwada – tenure and promotion – change in rank to Associate Professor
Dr. Whitney Lawrence – tenure and promotion – change in rank to Associate Professor
Dr. Gussie Ann Lyttle-Burns – tenure and promotion – change in rank to Associate Professor
ichard Maiti – tenure and promotion – change in rank to Associate Professor
7. Dr. Frederick Williams – tenure and promotion – change in rank to Associate Professor
RECOMMENDATION:
President Koffi Akakpo and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Michael D. Dailey recommend the approval of a change in rank for successfully completing the tenure and promotion process.
Dr. Eslam Omar – tenure and promotion – change in rank to Associate Professor
Dr. Clifton Wise – tenure and promotion – change in rank to Associate Professor
MOTION:
As President, I recommend the for consideration and approval, the presented candidates for tenure and promotion.
Academic Affairs
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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
ACTION ITEM XX
ACTION ITEM: Approval Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
FACTS:
The faculty senate approved the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 2025. The Kentucky Council on Post-Secondary Education Academic Affairs leadership has approved the Notice of Intent for the program. The program is less than 25% new content and will not require SACSCOC substantive change approval. This program is in alignment with the program area of study Health Sciences per SB 185. Current faculty possess the needed qualifications for the curriculu oversight and continuous improvement review. This degree is a Commonwealth workforce need as requested by our community partners and supported by the state administration.
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
No immediate FTE budgetary implications in the fiscal year as enrollment growth is expected in Fall 2027.
RECOMMENDATION:
President Koffi Akakpo and Vice President of Academic Affairs Michael D. Dailey recommend the approval of the program.
MOTION:
As President, I recommend the for consideration and approval, the presented program.
Academic Affairs