Dr. Bearden wants to know how many academically prepared students we have. Want an internal report of the 2 plus 2 program.

52 new students came from ITT; 18 came from St. Catherine's Presidential Scholar qualifications are 3.5 GPA and 26 ACT score.

Financial Aid reported there have been promotions to get students to fill out FAFSA forms. They have been successful.

Office of residence and student life reported about mold in building and dorms which students were moved to.

There is to be a new system called Simplicity which will roll out on Jan 12.

Ingram Quick asked for a documented policy for approval of the Presidents travel. It was approved. There has been a lot of Personnel turnover and things have not been handled appropriately but that will change.

Dr. McFayden said taxpayer dollars are used to pay salaries so everyone should be mission critical. He requested a list of all personnel to see if they are mission critical.

Communications reported that they are proactively pitching positive media stories. Number of positive stories have increased. What can you do to support Kentucky State University? They discussed the Kentucky Thorobred Sports Network. Discussed they are now able to offer E-Tix.....

Rick Smith introduced all his new employees: Mary Jackson Jesse Osborne Louis DeFreeze Lindsay McGaha Isadore Rich Alison Jackson

Development Director has not been decided on. They are waiting for permanent President.