and responding to students. In addition, University College and Disability Services are working on interventions.

Chairperson Farris reminded the Regents that pursuant to the Gold Book, any emails they received regarding university policies or issues need to be forwarded to the President.

• E.Regent Moffett asked for more information about the BREDS Scholastic Rectitude Panel. President Brown stated that the Panel is comprised of three faculty members, three staff members, and three students and is operating from the President's Office level to move the decisions through quickly.
• F.Regent Harnice asked if multiple of budgets were being prepared to address different scenarios. President Brown stated that worst case scenario and disaster case scenario budgets are being prepared. Regent Harnice asked about the potential for a thirty-five percent reduction in enrollment in the Consortium of HBCU's letter and President Brown responded that this number is across the network. President Brown stated that he believes that KSU is in a unique situation because it is not located in a high density area and does not rely on auxiliary money, such as sports revenue. Regent Harnice stated that it would be prudent to consult with a bankruptcy attorney.
• G.Regent Reddy asked if extra money was needed to fund summer school. President Brown responded that each course needs to pay for itself. Regent Reddy concluded by stating that he is proud of the nursing program and congratulated them for being recognized by the media.
• F.Regent Reynolds wanted to point out that WDRB did a great report, which can be found online, of the actions taken by Kentucky State. He then asked if there is talk of supporting HBCU's in the relief packages. President Brown said that there is no award or relief for HBCU's as yet but there may be statutory relief for Title III which will allow greater flexibility on how the funds are used.
• G.Regent Jantzen asked if transfer students' pass/fail grades will be accepted by other institutions. President Brown stated that pass/fail currently do not transfer which is why he cautioned against it.
• H.Regent Felder inquired why faculty search committees were in place if there is a hiring freeze and we are now talking about layoffs. President Brown responded that the University is only filling the positions related to the faculty vacancies, finances, or accreditation.

V. Adjournment

Chairperson Farris concluded the meeting by stating that it is clear that Kentucky State University has been impacted financially and requested that everyone please be mindful that will have to make tough decisions to be in healthy place financially.

President Brown publicly acknowledged the Vice Presidents, facilities staff, and campus police for being on campus every day.