the space needs analysis incorporated the University’s goal of a future enrollment of 3000+ students on campus, both in residential offerings and classroom facilities.

Ms. VanHoutteghem identified existing campus building renovation and demolition candidates and shared a land use strategy for the future. Next, she explained short, midterm and long goals, noting that a comprehensive plan does not happen all at once.

Regent Moyer queried whether KSU currently requires freshmen to live on campus or would institute that requirement in the future.

Regent Hatchett inquired whether any of KSU's campus buildings were on the National Register of Historic Places.

At this point, Chair Dukes stated that the agenda could be amended since this was a regularly scheduled Board meeting, then called for a motion to amend the agenda to include the Master Plan as an action item.

Move the Board to amend the agenda of the November 28, 2023 Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Regents to include the Master Plan as an action item. Seconded by Regent Walston and passed without dissent.

Next, Chair Dukes called for a motion to approve the Master Plan as presented.

Move the Board to approve the Master Plan as presented. Seconded by Regent Walston and passed without dissent.

Dr. Scott Wicker, Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, presented this agenda item and introduced Ms. Lisa Gomperts with Schmidt Associates. Ms. Gomperts shared an update regarding the new engineering and robotics program and building renovation and reiterated the process and timeline for this project. The anticipated cost to renovate Carver Hall to accommodate the new engineering and robotics program is $13.8 million. Much of that cost is needed to address the building’s deferred maintenance needs. Funding to begin the project has already been secured.

Next, Ms. Gomperts described the existing Carver Hall floorplan and explained the proposed floorplan. She also identified other existing campus facilities that could be utilized to house various components of the engineering and robotics program.

Ms. Gomperts noted that a phased renovation approach was the most feasible for Carver Hall with completion estimated for the end of 2026. She also shared renderings of labs, the engineering office suite, and a concept image of a makerspace/fabrication shop.

It is anticipated though that the engineering program could launch in the Fall 2024 semester. If the plan is approved, Phase 0 can begin immediately.

Regent Fletcher posed a question to Regents and President Akakpo regarding the recruitment of faculty for the new engineering and robotics program.