MOTION by Regent Adams:
Move the Board to enter a closed session.
Seconded by Regent Moyer, and passed without dissent.
At this time, the Board entered a closed session.
When the Board reconvened, Chair Dukes stated that the Board had completed its discussion and called for a motion to enter an open session again.
Move the Board to enter into an open session.
Seconded by Regent Walston, and passed without dissent.
Chair Dukes announced that during the closed session, the Board discussed the actions needed to ensure a seamless transition prior to Dr. Akakpo assuming the role of the nineteenth president of Kentucky State University. Therefore, the Board spoke with Dr. Johnson and it was mutually agreed that he will transition into the role of senior presidential advisor from his current role as interim president of KSU. Dr. Johnson will also develop a detailed strategic transition plan for Dr. Akakpo until the conclusion of his registry contract with KSU.
Chair Dukes then called for a motion to approve the designation of Dr. Ronald A. Johnson as the senior presidential advisor, pending the agreement of the designation by the Registry.
Move the Board to approve the designation of Dr. Johnson as the senior presidential advisor, pending the agreement of the designation by the Registry.
Second by Regent Moyer, and passed without dissent.
Chair Dukes thanked Dr. Johnson for all of his dedication to KSU this year and for his hard work toward moving the University forward.
Next, Chair Dukes called for a motion to approve the appointment of Dr. Michael Dailey as Acting President of KSU until Dr. Akakpo's arrival.
Move the Board to approve the appointment of Dr. Michael Dailey as the Acting President and to grant him all duties of the Office until July 1, 2023.
Second by Regent Moseley, and passed without dissent.
Acting President Dailey briefly addressed the Board, stating that he looked forward to working with the Board in facilitating the transition of Dr. Akakpo.
Following Acting President Dailey's comments, Chair Dukes called for a motion to approve Dr. Dailey as signatory on all appropriate University institutional accounts.
Approve Dr. Dailey as a signatory on all appropriate University institutional accounts. Second by Regent Walston, and passed without dissent.