===== PAGE 1 ===== # KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS QUARTERLY MEETING *** Meeting was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference *** April 12, 2023 10:00 a.m. EDT # Board of Regents Room Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building, 2nd Floor 400 East Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location) # MINUTES ***** ### I. Call To Order The Board's Acting Chair, Dr. Herman Walston, EdD, called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. ### II. Roll Call The Board's Secretary, Zach Atwell, called the roll: Acting Chair Herman Walston, EdD Present Regent Michael Adams, Jr. Not Present Regent Tammi Dukes Present Regent Edward Fields Present Regent Ernie Fletcher, MD Not Present Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq. Present Regent Jason Moseley Present Regent Charles Moyer, PhD Present Regent Robert Ramsey, Sr. Present Regent Savion Briggs Present At least six (6) Regents were in attendance and present at roll call. A quorum was therefore established. Note: Regent Fletcher and Regent Adams joined shortly after roll call. ### III. Approval of the Agenda MOTION by Regent Fields: Move the Board to approve the agenda of the April 12, 2023, Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Regents. Seconded by Regent Dukes. Following the motion, Regent Hatchett requested clarification as to which agenda was being approved, as the Regents had received an updated agenda the morning of the meeting. Acting Chair Walston responded that the agenda was the one that was given to them that morning. Regent ===== PAGE 2 ===== Hatchett stated that he was reluctant to approve an agenda that might contain items that the Board should not be taking up that day. Acting Chair Walston replied that although the agenda being presented for approval was the one that was received by the Regents that morning, any items added to it could be moved to a special call meeting and not addressed during the meeting session. Mr. Atwell, the Board’s secretary and the University’s in-house counsel, suggested that a motion be made to approve the agenda with the additional items; if it were to pass, the Board would proceed, and if not, those items would be removed from the agenda. Regent Fields restated his motion to approve the agenda for the April 12, 2023, meeting of the Board of Regents to include the action items that had been given this morning. Regent Dukes seconded Regent Fields' motion. Regent Hatchett commented that this action was in contravention to the requirements of the Gold Book. Mr. Atwell then suggested a roll call vote on the Agenda with the additional items included:
Acting Chair WalstonAye
Regent AdamsAye
Regent DukesAye
Regent FieldsAye
Regent FletcherAye
Regent HatchettNay
Regent MoseleyAye
Regent MoyerAye
Regent RamseyAye
Regent BriggsAye
The ayes prevailed, so the motion passed. ### IV. Special Election of Board Chair Acting Chair Walston stated that the Gold Book requires the Board of Regents to elect its Chair and Vice Chair at the beginning of each fiscal year. Due to former Board Chair Patton’s recent departure, Acting Chair Walston then called for nominations to elect a new Chair to serve out the remainder of Dr. Patton’s term, concluding on or around July 1, 2023. Acting Chair Walston further announced his intention to fulfill the rest of his term as the Board’s Vice Chair. Regent Fields nominated Regent Tammi Dukes. The nomination was seconded by Regent Ramsey and Regent Adams. Hearing no further nominations, Regent Hatchett then moved to close nominations and nominate Regent Dukes as Board Chair by acclamation. Regent Moyer seconded the motion. Subsequently, Regent Dukes was elected as the new Chair of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. ===== PAGE 3 ===== ### V. Recess MOTION by Regent Fields: Move the Board to enter into a recess. Seconded by Regent Adams, and passed without dissent. ### VI. Consent Agenda ### A. Approval of Minutes from Prior Board Meetings As the Board reconvened from recess, Chair Dukes called for a motion to enter into an open session. ## MOTION by Regent Walston: Move the Board to enter into an open session. Seconded by Regent Fields, and passed without dissent. i. January 11, 2023, Quarterly Meeting ii. January 24, 2023, Special Called Meeting iii. February 20, 2023, Special Called Meeting iv. March 2, 2023, Special Called Meeting v. March 23, 2023, Special Called Meeting ### B. Approval of Minutes from Prior Committee Meetings ### i. March 8, 2023, Special Called Executive Committee Meeting Chair Dukes asked if there was any discussion of any of the Minutes contained in Agenda Items V. (A) or (B). Hearing none, Chair Dukes requested a motion to approve the Minutes as submitted. ## MOTION by Regent Walston: Move the Board to approve the Minutes from prior Board and Committee meetings as submitted. Seconded by Regent Adams, and passed without dissent. Therefore, all Minutes were approved under one motion. ### VII. Information Items (Senate Updates) ### A. Faculty Senate Update Dr. Keith McCutchen, Faculty Senate President, presented this agenda item. Dr. McCutchen began by stating that it was good to work with the current administration and that he felt that in terms of shared governance and communication with Faculty Senate committees, things are working properly, as processes and procedures are being followed. Dr. McCutchen also shared the many acts of service in which faculty members are engaged, including the upcoming Kentucky Humanities Board event. Dr. McCutchen further reported on the activities of several Faculty Senate committees and subcommittees, including the Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence and Instruction, as well as action items from the Curriculum Committee. Regent Fields queried whether the Kentucky Humanities Board event, and other events described by Dr. McCutchen, would be posted on the KSU website. ===== PAGE 4 ===== Chair Dukes thanked Dr. McCutchen for his presentation. ### B. Staff Senate Update Next, Ms. Ja'Meeca Alexander, Staff Senate President, presented the Staff Senate Update. Ms. Alexander began by noting that the Staff Senate is in the process of re-electing a Staff Regent and increasing their presence on campus, and thanked the current administration and Dr. Dailey for partnering with the Staff Senate and attempting to resolve issues. Ms. Alexander further reported that staff members continue to voice concerns regarding a lack of accountability and mental health days; feeling overworked, underpaid and un-appreciated; high staff turnover resulting in understaffing; not having enough events for staff to get to know each other; students being unsure as to who to communicate with due to high staff turnover; hesitancy by staff to speak up due to fear or being fired or retaliated against; a disregard for the hard work that staff performs; staff feeling unable to provide for their families; certain individuals using their job titles to control staff members; and an overall loss of family atmosphere at KSU. Ms. Alexander observed that these continuing staff-related issues must be resolved. Regent Dukes inquired as to the Staff Senate protocol and process for staff being able to present concerns and issues to Ms. Alexander. Regent Walston asked Ms. Alexander whether she investigates concerns and issues that are presented to her to ensure that they are valid. Regent Fields asked whether there is a process in place by which staff members are able to name the individual(s) who is/are creating a fear of retaliation in order to discourage staff members from speaking up about issues and concerns. Regent Adams queried how frequently Ms. Alexander and Dr. Burnette meet regarding staff issues and concerns. Ms. Alexander replied that they have not been able to meet as of yet. Regent Adams proposed that they should be meeting at least once a month or on some other regular basis. ### C. Student Government Update Next, Regent Savion Briggs, Student Body President, presented the Student Government Update. Regent Briggs reported that SGA elections were conducted and he had been re-elected for the 2023–2024 school year, and further expanded upon the student town hall meeting that was held several weeks prior. Next, Regent Briggs shared student concerns, including campus conditions, especially in the dorms, as well as the fact that the student center game room has been closed for over a year now, and an overall lack of student events. Regent Briggs reported that these issues are changing the dynamic of students' experiences on campus, as well as having a detrimental effect on potential students touring the campus. Moreover, some students feel that personal vendettas are incurred from administration if they speak out about issues. Regent Briggs also thanked Dr. Dailey for the manner in which he is communicating with and assisting students. Regent Adams queried how student issues are brought to Regent Briggs and escalated. Regent Adams further inquired whether Regent Briggs has able to meet with Dr. Golman to ensure that student issues and needs are addressed. Regent Briggs replied that he met with Dr. Golman ===== PAGE 5 ===== and Interim President Johnson several weeks ago and they explained their plans to him, but he was not satisfied with that conversation overall. Regent Adams asked how the Board can develop a solution that bridges the gap between student concerns and resolution. At this point, Dr. Bridgett Golman, Interim VP of Student Engagement, entered the conversation and stated that there is a difference in students' perceptions and what the present budget reality is because certain events, such as homecoming, cannot be done in the same manner they once were because the finances just aren't currently available to offer activities on the same scale as has been offered in the past. Dr. Golman stated that the University's current financial state requires student activities to be modified and scaled back. Regent Adams observed that student fees are collected as a portion of tuition, and wondered what activities those fees are used for, specifically asking whether they could be used to pay for a homecoming concert. Regent Moseley recognized that students also need to have a fun social experience—not just a good academic and classroom experience. And he asked why, when considering KSU’s need for increased student retention, students weren’t being provided a social atmosphere. He noted that students are unlikely to return to KSU if they are not having fun. Regent Moseley asked Chair Dukes whether information could be provided to the Board as to the amount of student fees that students are paying, and what those fees are being earmarked for. Regent Moyer asked Dr. Golman whether corporate sponsorships could be utilized to sponsor some of these events and student experiences/areas in a very visible manner. Regent Moyer then encouraged Board members and Dr. Golman to actively seek entrepreneurial opportunities for the benefit of KSU and the student experience. Regent Adams stressed the need for clear communication between students and Dr. Golman's office, and queried whether the Greek organizations on campus had budgets that permitted them to provide additional student experiences beyond what the University was currently able to provide. Regent Briggs responded to Dr. Golman’s comments regarding the current budget’s impact on the type and scale of student events that are currently offered (and the dorm situation, as well as feeling that they are not being heard), stating that students are constantly being asked to sacrifice and be patient; however, students are getting the short end of the stick and are no longer willing to be patient, as they are tired of the same runaround. Dr. Golman agreed that the dorm situation was unacceptable. Regent Briggs continued, observing that it cost zero dollars for administration to walk around campus and communicate with students, or to have a speaker on the yard playing music. Regent Briggs stated that a comment was made at the Student Town Hall that students did not know who Dr. Golman was. Dr. Golman expressed her disagreement. Regent Briggs replied that his comments were not solely directed at Dr. Golman, and that students are concerned with the future of KSU as a whole. Regent Briggs remarked that he was tired of hearing excuses. Regent Ramsey interjected, asking who was responsible for not getting things done for students, and who was going to start making things happen. Regent Ramsey asked whether Regent Briggs ===== PAGE 6 ===== 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. ===== PAGE 7 ===== Ms. Murray shared three areas of accomplishment (completed audit reports for Accounts Payable business practices, vendor contract review, and grade change process review), and identified six additional areas of concern. Chair Dukes requested that CBIZ be present at the next audit committee meeting and share the detailed reports that had been completed. Chair Dukes further asked that CBIZ personnel attend the next Board meeting in person. Dr. Burnette invited Dr. Edwards to elaborate on some of the other potentially problematic areas that he had observed. Ms. Murray continued, identifying three significant issues that had been identified during the three completed audits. Ms. Murray then invited Dr. Edwards to speak to the active central contract repository. Chair Dukes expressed concern that some of the contracts that have been entered into (on behalf of the University) had not been reviewed by the legal department, which could result in conflicts or potential consequences for the University. Chair Dukes further stated that the benefits of a central contract repository are increasing visibility of contracts for administration, identifying contracts that have expired so the University does not continue to pay new invoices, and allowing the legal department to review contracts over time. Dr. Edwards concurred. Regent Moseley inquired as to Dr. Burnette's previous comment that athletics should be self-supporting, and a discussion ensued. Regent Hatchett asked Ms. Murray to address the timetable associated with the work CBIZ is doing based upon the contract with KSU, and whether she thought they were on schedule. Regent Hatchett asked Dr. Edwards if he could provide timetables as to some of the assurances he was making to the Board regarding tasks that have been undertaken and areas that have been targeted. Regent Walston asked Dr. Edwards whether existing staff members would continue to have training as new employees were hired or others left. Regent Fields and Chair Dukes inquired whether continued training and cross-training would extend to individuals who created or approved requisitions. Regent Fields inquired into the timeline for cross-training and who would be responsible. Regent Walston noted that the recently concluded APA audit included a statement that many issues which they had been previously identified were still unresolved, and queried what could be done to ensure that those items are addressed. Chair Dukes thanked Ms. Murray for her update. Next, Dr. Burnette discussed the external audit firm, Blue and Co., and the detailed information that their firm's director directly shared last week during the Finance and Audit Committee meeting. Regent Walston asked whether the Regents would receive Blue and Co.'s 2022 audit report prior to the next quarterly meeting. ===== PAGE 8 ===== Following the Blue and Co. update, Dr. Burnette introduced Ms. Tonya Walker, Controller, who provided the Controller Update. Regent Walston posed a question regarding drawdowns. Regent Moseley asked whether KSU is still projected to have six million dollars cash on hand at the end of the physical year even though there were unfunded budget requests and enrollment did not reach the projected goal. Regent Moseley inquired as to the number of outstanding bills remaining, and asked whether all outstanding bills were caught up. Ms. Walker replied that they were not caught up yet. Regent Moseley asked when the outstanding bills would be fully paid, and also inquired into the status of the elevator repair in the Academic Services Building. Next, Ms. Walker discussed debt collection activities with Keys2Recovery collections agency. Ms. Walker further identified an issue which had resulted from an incorrect file being sent from KSU to Keys2Recovery, and explained how the error was being corrected. As to the money that was to be collected, Regent Moseley queried what the minimum amount was being collected, and what percentage of the amount collected is being charged by Keys2Recovery. Following that conversation, Ms. Walker presented upcoming activities over the next three months. Regent Hatchett noted that the focus seemed to be on debt collection from former students and asked what is being done about current students who owe money to the University. Regent Walston inquired whether HEERF Funds need to be used by October 30. Regent Moyer asked whether the existing debt was due more to students who had graduated, or students who failed to graduate, whether there was a significant difference between those two groups, and whether a 2.0 GPA was the minimum required for graduation. Dr. Burnette then introduced the Grants Manager, Mr. Justin Peach, who provided the Grant Accounting Update. Mr. Peach noted that KSU currently holds 96 active grants. Additionally, the Grants Office was completely vacant for several months in 2022 after all previous staff members resigned. However, the University assigned 3 temporary staff members to this area; subsequently, the Grants Department is now approximately seventy-five percent (75%) caught up. Mr. Peach also discussed ongoing projects within the department. Regent Walston asked whether any dormant grants exist which need to be reactivated. Next, Dr. Burnette invited Dr. Edwards to speak further about the APA audit and where the University currently stands in meeting the APA’s recommendations. Dr. Edwards reported that 56% of the 90 recommendations have been initiated, 26% have been completed, and 18% are currently under discussion with the responsible parties. He also noted that an issue tracker is being developed. Dr. Edwards stated that further information would be provided at the next Board meeting. Dr. Edwards estimated that as a result of the MIP and APA audit findings, over one hundred (100) new policies and procedures would be generated and anticipated those policies and procedures ===== PAGE 9 ===== would be ready for Board approval within the next six to twelve months. However, he also suggested a review of KSU’s existing Policy on Policies to determine whether Board approval was actually necessary for all new policies and procedures, or whether the VP or Chief of Staff might be permitted to make some of those approvals instead. Regent Walston inquired whether the new policies and procedures that Dr. Edwards described would cover departmental budget planning policies and procedures to provide more transparency to faculty members. Regent Walston asked whether an inventory was being created of currently existing equipment (such as trucks and tractors), as well as newly purchased items. Next, Christina Jones presented an update on the FY 2023 Budget Execution-February 2023. Regent Dukes requested clarification on whether the last $5.5 million disbursement from the State was received in April or May. Regent Moseley queried whether there would be a surplus at the end of the year. Dr. Burnette replied, stating that currently, KSU is on track to have a surplus at the end of this fiscal year. Regent Hatchett asked how to reconcile the information and documentation that was distributed in the Board Book with the information being verbally presented now. Specifically, he inquired into enrollment projections, noting that fall enrollment does not appear that it will reach a break-even point. Interim President Johnson responded to Regent Hatchett's question, concluding that there would actually be a deficit in 2024. Chair Dukes inquired as to the size of the anticipated deficit discussed by President Johnson. Dr. Burnette replied that there is an anticipated deficit of $4 million. ### B. Sodexo Update Dr. Burnette also presented this agenda item and introduced Mr. David Schmidt, Director of KSU Facilities Operations for Sodexo. Mr. Schmidt began by stating that the goal is to bring KSU’s campus to an APPA 3 level by fall 2023. Next, Mr. Schmidt discussed what has been accomplished to date, including advances in leadership, staffing, restructuring of the grounds department, and work towards creating a “Million Dollar Walk” across campus. Mr. Schmidt also noted improvements due to campus-wide safety walks, fire alarm testing, and a campus-wide tree assessment. Finally, before and after slides were presented, detailing progress that had been made to several KSU buildings and grounds. Regent Briggs asked why it took so long to remove four fallen trees from the February 26 and March 3 wind storms. Next, Mr. Schmidt discussed the status of the Maximo Work Order System (including the preventative maintenance program implementation), and soft space inventory. Regent Moseley asked whether campus clean-up efforts could be held in conjunction with community projects or community service hours, and whether they could incorporate students, staff, faculty, as well as Greek and other student organizations and the Frankfort/Franklin County community. Regent Walston asked whether potholes located behind the Bell Gym were being repaired. ===== PAGE 10 ===== Regent Moseley inquired why buses were being parked in an area across from the football field. Chair Dukes queried whether the buses were operable. Regent Fletcher stated that he appreciated the Sodexo presentation and then announced that he was going to leave the meeting to catch a flight. Following Mr. Schmidt’s presentation, Dr. Burnette introduced Ms. Jennifer Linton, Sodexo Project Manager, who continued the presentation to discuss the Capital Construction Project Status and Asset Preservation Projects. Regents identified specific areas of concern to Ms. Linton, including pothole repairs in various campus areas. Regent Ramsey asked whether Ms. Linton would bring any Asset Preservation Fund expenditures over $50,000 to the Board for approval, and whether areas needing attention could be prioritized. He specifically noted that areas where students spend much of their time need to be prioritized. Regent Briggs asked whether the banners around campus could be a project for which these funds could be used, noting that some are missing. Dr. Burnette responded that the banners are the responsibility of Marketing and Brand Identity. Dr. Burnette concluded this segment by thanking his staff and Mr. Thompson. ### C. Enrollment and Student Services Update Next, Dr. Bridgett Golman, Interim VP, Student Engagement & Campus Life, presented this agenda item. Dr. Golman began her presentation, “Enrollment and Student Engagement Updates, Strategies, and Fall 2023 Projection” by stating that it typically takes 18 months to develop an entering class. Dr. Golman then provided some background relative to that process, and explained how the fall 2023 projection was developed. Moving forward, Dr. Golman also addressed the enrollment management strategy as it relates to retention and new student recruitment. Dr. Golman also shared Student Engagement and Campus Life events that had occurred during the 2022–2023 academic year. Regent Walston asked whether KSU still had a college choir and queried who the choir director was. Regent Briggs requested to see the Office of Student Engagement produce more events or provide more support to student organizations seeking to put on their own events. Regent Moseley queried whether a survey had been conducted to identify the types of events students are interested in. Regent Fields requested that a Student Engagement Committee meeting be held soon, so some of these concerns could be discussed in detail. Dr. Golman proceeded, presenting enrollment projections for fall 2023 by student classification. ===== PAGE 11 ===== Regent Walston inquired as to the status of the Upward Bound program and whether they have a one hundred percent (100%) director of that program. Regent Briggs asked about the Pre-College Academy and what that would look like in the upcoming year, specifically inquiring why it had been reduced to two weeks. Dr. Golman referred the question to Dr. Stephanie Mayberry. Regent Briggs asked Dr. Golman whether the Breds Office was sufficiently staffed, and whether they had been brought to the table regarding recruitment for KSU. ### D. Academic Affairs Update This Agenda item was presented by Dr. Michael Dailey, Interim Provost and VP, Academic Affairs. Dr. Dailey began with an update as to the faculty evaluation process, as mandated by HB 250. He also discussed the annual performance evaluation components and distribution of ratings, including discrepancies between the Chairs' reviews and Deans' reviews. Dr. Dailey further addressed the next steps to be taken following the completion of the faculty evaluation process. Regent Walston asked whether the faculty review process was being timely completed in accordance with HB 250. Regent Walston also posed a question pertaining to the review of some administrators who were faculty before assuming their administrative roles and who therefore do not teach 100% of the time. Regent Moyer asked several questions, including how teaching is evaluated, how the individual elements are weighted, the percentage of students who actually complete a course evaluation, and whether there is any tie between the evaluation process and annual merit or salary decisions. Next, Dr. Dailey presented the Program Review Process, and KSU’s partnership with CPE in looking at all of KSU’s academic programs, as mandated by HB 250, Element Four. During that process, thirty-one (31) programs were reviewed, using a start, stop, and grow model. Dr. Dailey discussed opportunities and challenges observed within eight (8) programs identified as growth opportunities, ten (10) programs identified as “fix and sustain,” and the remaining programs designated as “fix or sunset.” Dr. Dailey then correlated his presentation within the context of Interim President Johnson's Intended Future plan and some of the activities that have occurred to restore, realign and reignite KSU's academic programs. Dr. Dailey concluded his presentation with a discussion of substantive changes with SACSCOC, including SACSCOC Substantive Change Notifications, and stated that KSU is on pace to meet expectations. Regent Dukes noted for the record that Mr. Stephen Mason, Presidential Search Committee Chair, was present. ### E. President's Update Interim President Dr. Ronald Johnson presented this agenda item. Due to a scheduling issue, though, agenda item IX was presented before agenda item VIII (E). ===== PAGE 12 ===== Interim President Johnson began with a presentation entitled “Addressing Unwarranted Risks,” commenting that former Chair Patton had a very strong understanding of this topic. Dr. Johnson commented that the MIP requires the Board to establish a committee to examine risk exposure at the University, which is why he is presenting this information. Interim President Johnson recommended that the Board hire a Chief Compliance Officer and delineated the duties of that proposed role. Regent Adams queried how the hiring of a Chief Compliance Officer would impact the budget. ### IX. Management Improvement Plan Item Mr. Travis Powell, VP and General Counsel, Council on Postsecondary Education, presented this agenda item. As noted above, this agenda item was presented prior to agenda item VIII (E) due to a scheduling conflict. Mr. Powell spoke about Board committees, providing information as to how other institutions handle their committees in order to assist KSU in structuring its committees to make them function more efficiently. He also recommended that the Board form an ad hoc committee to look at committee structure for the Board. Chair Dukes called for a motion to create the ad hoc committee to review the Board's current committee structure. ## MOTION by Regent Fields: Move the Board to form an ad hoc committee to review the Board's current committee structure. Second by Regent Moseley, and passed without dissent. ### X. Action Items In the spirit of efficiency, Regent Dukes requested that all action agenda items be approved as a whole, unless anyone had questions regarding a specific action item. As to the capital improvement project, Regent Ramsey asked whether mold and mildew remediation would be included, and noted that it should be a top priority. Regent Walston posed a question regarding the award of honorary degrees. A discussion ensued regarding the financial feasibility of keeping Holmes Hall or tearing it down. Regent Walston queried whether Bell Gym was on the list for the capital management project. Hearing no further questions, Chair Dukes called for a motion to approve all Action Agenda Items. ## MOTION by Regent Walston: Move the Board to approve all action items (agenda items X. (A-N)). Second by Regent Adams, and passed without dissent. All items were unanimously passed under one motion. ### A. Approval to Purchase Surface Area Analyzer Approved under one motion, as noted above. ### B. Approval to Purchase Ford F450 Truck Approved under one motion, as noted above. ===== PAGE 13 ===== C. Approval to Purchase BX51 WIF Microscope Approved under one motion, as noted above. D. Approval to Purchase Dodge Ram 3500 Truck Approved under one motion, as noted above. ### E. Approval to Purchase Dynex DS2 Approved under one motion, as noted above. F. Approval of Gallagher Human Resources and Compensation Consulting (HRCC) Contractual Terms Approved under one motion, as noted above. ### G. Approval of AssuredPartners Contractual Terms Approved under one motion, as noted above. H. Approval of Ellucian Contract Terms Approved under one motion, as noted above. I. Approval of Pending Personnel Actions Approved under one motion, as noted above. J. Approval of Campus-Wide Capital Improvement Projects Approved under one motion, as noted above. K. Approval of Corrective Endowment Entries Approved under one motion, as noted above. L. Approval of Tuition and Fee Increase Approved under one motion, as noted above. M. Approval of Resolution to Confer Earned Academic Degrees—Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 Approved under one motion, as noted above. N. Approval of Honorary Degree Candidates Approved under one motion, as noted above. ### XI. Closed Session #### A. Pending and Possible Litigation (KRS 61.810(1)(c)) At this time, the Board moved into a closed session to discuss pending and possible litigation, pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c). ===== PAGE 14 ===== ### XII. Special Action Item When the Board reconvened from its closed session, Chair Dukes stated that no action had been taken during the closed session. For the record, Chair Dukes clarified all action items that had been approved. ### Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Gerald Patton The Board's Chair presented this Agenda item. MOTION by Regent Moseley: Move the Board to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Gerald Patton. Seconded by Regent Walston, and passed without dissent. ### XIII. Closing Remarks Observing that the Board has a long road ahead of them as they move into fiscal year 2023–2024, Chair Dukes closed the meeting by stating that she believes that KSU is on an upward trajectory. ### XIV. Adjournment MOTION by Regent Walston: Move the Board to adjourn. Seconded by Regent Moyer and passed without dissent. The meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m. Submitted by:
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Zach Atwell, Board Secretary Kentucky State University Board of Regents Tammi Dukes Regent Tammi Dukes, Chair Kentucky State University Board of Regents
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