KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING *** Meeting Was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference *** Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:30 p.m. EDT Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm 1525 Mills Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location)
MINUTES
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I. Call To Order
The Board's Chair, Regent Tammi Dukes, called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The Board's Secretary, Zach Atwell, called the roll:
Chair Tammi Dukes Present Regent Herman Walston, EdD Present Regent Michael Adams, Jr. Present Regent Edward Fields Present Regent Ernie Fletcher, MD Present Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq. Present Regent Jason Moseley Present Regent Charles Moyer, PhD Present Regent Robert Ramsey, Sr. Present Regent Savion Briggs Not Present
Regent Savion Briggs Not Present
At least six (6) Regents were in attendance and present during roll call; therefore, a quorum was established.
III. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION by Regent Moyer:
Move the Board of Regents to approve the agenda of the May 17, 2023, Special Called Meeting of the Board of Regents.
Seconded by Regent Adams, and passed without dissent.
IV. Introduction of Presidential Candidate
Next, Chair Dukes introduced presidential candidate Dr. Koffi Akakpo. Dr. Akakpo offered opening remarks and shared his background.
V. Closed Session