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The Committee’s Chair, Regent Edward Fields, called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.

The Board's Secretary, Zach Atwell, called the roll:

Regent Edward Fields, Chair Present

Regent Jason Moseley, Co-Chair Present

Regent Tammi Dukes Not Present

Regent Robert Ramsey, Sr.

Regent Herman Walston, EdD

Regent Aury Rios-Alcantara Present

Present

Present

Five (5) Regents were in attendance and present at roll call. A quorum was therefore established. Regent Dukes joined shortly after the roll call.

MOTION by Regent Walston:

Move the Committee to approve the agenda of the September 26, 2024, meeting of the Student Affairs Committee.

Seconded by Regent Rios-Alcantara and passed without dissent.

This agenda item was presented by Dr. Stephanie Mayberry, Vice Provost of Student Affairs. Dr. Mayberry reported that the Fall enrollment is currently 2,175, reflecting a 28.9% total registration increase over this time last year. The greatest increase has been seen in dual-credit enrollment.

Chair Fields queried whether any recruitment activities were conducted during any Franklin County high

schools' homecoming celebrations.

Regent Walston posed a question regarding the alignment of schedules between the University's dual credit program and high schools.

Vice Provost Mayberry presented this agenda item. Currently, 1,000 students are living on campus, and 15 students are housed at Bluegrass Inn. Combs Hall renovations are scheduled to be completed by January 2025, with Chandler Hall renovations scheduled to begin in January 2025.

Chair Fields sought clarification as to the status of Combs Hall.

Regent Walston inquired into the number of rooms available at Bluegrass Inn under the University's contract.

Regent Rios-Alcantara queried whether there was a plan to assist students moving from one dorm to another following the completion of renovations, and what would happen if Combs Hall was not ready to open in January.

Dr. Mayberry also discussed the proposed Chandler Hall renovations.

Next, Vice Provost Mayberry presented the Student Activities Update, explaining enhancements and additions to the student activities program, including intramural programming, Homecoming week, and affirmation and empowerment groups.

Regent Rios-Alcantara inquired into the homecoming budget.

Regent Fields sought clarification regarding the parade route during Homecoming.

Regent Rios-Alcantara inquired into the planned affirmation and empowerment groups.

Regent Walston requested that Dr. Mayberry apprise the Board when community leaders would be on campus to participate in affirmation and empowerment group activities.

Vice Provost Mayberry discussed and explained special initiatives including Mainstay, the Gardner Institute, and Climate Survey.

Regent Rios-Alcantara inquired into the types of questions included in the Climate Survey and further queried as to student involvement in the planning of Homecoming.

This agenda item was presented by Vice Provost Mayberry, who reported that more than 60 on-campus internships and 11 Frankfort/local community internships were offered during the Fall 2024 semester. She also discussed current Fall semester placements through the Federal Work Study program.

Chair Fields asked whether any of the 11 local internship placements were with the state government.

Regent Walston inquired into the nature of the current internships and how opportunities are communicated to students.

Regent Rios-Alcantara queried whether Bred leaders are considered work study employees and further inquired into the amount of funding available for work study students. Regent Rios-Alcantara also sought clarification regarding Ms. Kelly Ruff's comments at the recent SGA Town Hall meeting referencing potential work-study positions for students assisting with night safety.

MOTION by Regent Walston:

Move the Committee to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Ramsey and passed without dissent.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m.