was essentially saying that until now, the Board had only been talking, and not acting, to improve the student experience. Regent Briggs replied affirmatively.
Regent Moseley expressed his concern that students don’t know who the University’s President or VP of Student Engagement are, and further stated that these people have to get out on campus and spend time with students. Regent Moseley also queried what the Board is doing to fix the things that they can fix now.
Regent Adams commented that during his campus visit, he was not checked by any RA's whatsoever during his dorm visits, identifying this as a safety risk to students. Additionally, Regent Adams reported that students told him that they do not feel safe in the dorms.
As the Student update wrapped up, Regent Moseley asked Chair Dukes whether the Board could hear an update on Athletics. Chair Dukes called upon AD Johnson to present an update. AD Johnson reported that KSU’s athletic teams had a phenomenal year, and requested that the Board continue to support athletics as they are a staple of the University and are an essential component of the student experience and student mental health at KSU.
Regent Ramsey asked AD Johnson as to the progress of the work being done on the Exum Center.
Regent Adams queried as to the status of the baseball field and the bleachers damaged in the windstorm.
Following AD Johnson's presentation, Chair Dukes called for a motion to recess for lunch:
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to Recess for lunch.
Second by Regent Adams, and passed without dissent.
The board recessed for 15 minutes.
When the Board reconvened, Chair Dukes called for a motion to proceed with the second half of the meeting.
MOTION by Regent Fields:
Move the Board to proceed with the second half of the meeting. Seconded, and passed without dissent.
VIII. Information Items (University Updates)
A. Finance & Administration Update
Next, Chair Dukes requested Dr. Daarel Burnette, Interim Chief of Staff and Interim Executive VP, Finance & Business Affairs, to present this agenda item.
Dr. Burnette began by stating that overall, progress was being made and that things are looking favorable. Dr. Burnette also remarked that CBIZ would present that day to share their activities and accomplishments to date.
CBIZ auditor Miranda Murray joined the presentation remotely, apologizing that Frank Campagna and Ben Martin would not be appearing.