President Brown commenced the Quarterly Report by introducing the Interim Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life, Dr. Pernella Deams. He reported that a national search has begun for a permanent Vice President of Student Affairs.
Under Performance, President Brown stated that the White House HBCU Initiative rated KSU number 12 in terms of best value/return on investment. Additionally, KSU ranked highest in math and second in English proficiency during the CPE Strategic Agenda Performance. KSU was ahead of its targeted six year graduation rate and retention targets.
President Brown informed the Board that KSU received notice that the LRC has begun an investigation into administrative compensation. The state’s goal with the investigation is to get these salaries to median or mid-point. He stated that KSU’s administrative salaries are below the CUPA average and KSU was asked to respond to why these salaries are below the median.
Twelve people participated in the VSIP program. One administrator, ten staff members, and one faculty member chose to take the VSIP. There will be a reduction of over $650,000 in the next fiscal year's personnel budget.
Regarding COVID-19 staffing, President Brown stated that his office is at 100 percent capacity but most offices are at 20 to 30 percent capacity. After graduation, plans are to begin approaching 50 percent in-person staffing with the goal of 60 to 75 percent in the fall.
The launch of INSCRIBE, the student support hub, has been a success. The program has 941 active KSU users and seven communities have been formed within the program. This has resulted in students being able to make connections during times of isolation.
MOTION by Regent Moffett: Move the Board to recess for Committees. Seconded by Regent Miller and passed without dissent.