Regent Moseley asked whether scholarship information could be made available as a recruiting tool to students considering attending KSU, noting that many students, including student-athletes, are unaware of the breadth of scholarship opportunities when deciding where to attend school. He also suggested using it as a retention tool and advising athletic team coaches of the many scholarship opportunities that could benefit their student-athletes.

Chair Patton thanked Dr. Golman, Mr. DeCourcy, and Director Keese for their presentation.

Dr. Kirk Pomper, Director of Land Grant Programs, presented this agenda item.

Regent Fields inquired whether the company/vendor would provide training on the use of the equipment.

Regent Ramsey asked who would have access to this equipment.

Regent Walston queried whether training was included in the purchase package. Dr. Pomper clarified that there was no additional cost for training.

Move the Board to approve the purchase of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Apreo 2S LoVac Scanning Electron Microscope.

Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.

Chair Patton asked Interim VP Burnette to present this agenda item.

Regent Walston inquired where the Executive Administrative Assistant position was located within Academic Affairs, and whether it was a new position.

Regent Ramsey requested clarification that the positions being presented were not yet filled. Interim VP Burnette replied that the position were not filled; rather, permission is simply being sought to post them.

Move the Board to approve the pending personnel actions.

Seconded by Regent Fletcher and passed without dissent.

This agenda item was presented by Interim VP Burnette. Athletics Director Ramon Johnson provided details regarding the contract and the new head football coach.

Regent Fields inquired into the source of funding for bonuses, and whether they would be paid from football revenues.