Chair Dukes requested that all Finance & Administration action items be presented prior to calling for a motion to approve them under a single vote.
This agenda item was presented by Ms. Jennifer Linton, Director of Capital Planning & Facilities Management.
ii. Approval of Increased Expenditures for the Bradford Hall Renovation Project
Director Linton presented this agenda item.
Regent Walston asked whether individuals involved with the accreditation reaffirmation of the business and music programs had been consulted regarding renovations needed to support that process.
Regent Ramsey inquired into the source of funding for the increased renovation expenditures.
Chair Dukes queried under whose purview does the Bradford Hall auditorium sound system fall.
Director Linton presented this agenda item.
iv. Election for Kentucky State University to Manage, Administer, and Contract for Capital Projects
This agenda item was presented by Director Linton.
Chair Dukes sought clarification as to the advantages of KSU managing its own capital construction projects. President Akakpo expanded upon Director Linton's response.
Regent Adams inquired into the additional staff needed for this undertaking.
Regent Fields asked whether KSU would be required to hire construction project managers.
Chair Dukes queried whether the Finance Cabinet was the same Cabinet that had signed off on the new dorm.
Ms. Tonya Walker, Controller, presented this agenda item.