MOTION by Dr. Wang: Move the Committee to re-enter into an open session. Seconded by Dr. Mayberry, and passed without dissent.

Chair Mason reported that during the closed session, the Committee discussed that qualifications of the applicants, and no action was taken during the closed session. Chair Mason then requested a motion from the Presidential Search Committee members to recommend its finalists to the Board of Regents for their final consideration. Further, Chair Mason asked that the motion include the identification number of the candidates being recommended.

MOTION by Dr. Mayberry:

Move the Committee to recommend candidates 1, 25, and 36 to the Board of Regents as finalists in the Presidential Search.

Seconded by Regent Walston, and passed without dissent.

Chair Dukes then requested a motion for the Board of Regents to accept the Committee’s recommended finalists.

MOTION by Regent Adams:

Move the Board to accept the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee. Seconded by Regent Moyer, and passed without dissent.

VI. Closing Remarks

Prior to offering closing remarks, Chair Dukes stated that the candidate’s names would be withheld for 24 hours in order to provide them with the opportunity to speak with their direct supervisors.

Chair Mason closed the Presidential Search Committee meeting by thanking the Board of Regents for entrusting the Committee with the opportunity to assist with finding a presidential candidate for KSU.

Chair Dukes closed the Board of Regents meeting by thanking the Presidential Search Committee for their efforts in moving the search forward.

VII. Adjournment

Chair Mason requested a motion to adjourn the Presidential Search Committee meeting.

MOTION by Dr. Mayberry:

Move the Presidential Search Committee to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Walston, and passed without dissent.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

Chair Dukes called for a motion to adjourn the Board of Regents meeting.

MOTION by Regent Fields:

Move the Board of Regents to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Hatchett, and passed without dissent.