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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS QUARTERLY MEETING

# Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:00 p.m.

# Board of Regents Room2nd Floor Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

# MINUTES *****

### I. Call to Order

Chairperson Elaine Farris, Ed.D. called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

### II. Roll Call

President M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D. conducted roll call:


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Ron Banks</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Mindy Barfield, Esq.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Absent</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Karen Bearden, Ph.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Absent</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Michael Weaver, Jr.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Absent</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Elaine Farris, Ed.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Derrick Gilmore</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Paul Harnice, Esq.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Dalton Jantzen</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Elgie McFayden, Ph.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Syamala H. K. Reddy, M.D.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Regent Roger Reynolds</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Present</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Eight (8) Regents were in attendance; a quorum was established.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">III. Adoption of the Agenda</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">MOTION by Regent McFayden:\nMove the Board to adopt the June 6, 2019 Quarterly Meeting Agenda\nSeconded by Regent Harnice and passed without dissent.</td></tr></table>

### IV. Opening Remarks

Chairperson Farris gave her opening remarks.

### V. Approval of Minutes

MOTION by Regent Reynolds:

Move the Board to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2019 Quarterly Meeting. Seconded by Regent McFayden and passed without dissent.

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### VI. Campus Stakeholder Presentations

Mr. Travis Haskins, Staff Senate President, presented the Staff Senate update. Dr. Joe Moffett, presented the Faculty Senate update. Dr. Charles Holloway, Assistant Vice-President for Student Success, introduced the newly elected members of the Student Government Association.

### VII. President's Quarterly Report

President Brown introduced new hires and presented his Quarterly Report. Dr. Beverly Schneller, Vice Provost, and Dr. Pat Higgins, Chair of the Presidential Green Ribbon Commission on Academic Prioritization and Budget Alignment, gave an update on the work of the Presidential Green Ribbon Commission.

### VIII. Consent Agenda

a. Approval of Addendum to Presidential Contract

b. Approval of Title III Agreement

c. Approval of Terrance Slater's Employment Agreement

d. Authorization to Award Posthumous Degree to Mr. Robert S. Jones

MOTION by Regent McFayden:

Move to approve the Consent Agenda Items.

Seconded by Regent Reddy and passed without dissent.

### IX. Discussion Agenda

### A. Academic Affairs

1. Action Items

a. Approval of Camag Scientific, Inc. Special Equipment

MOTION by Regent Gilmore:

Move to approve the Camag Scientific, Inc. microscope purchase through grant funds.

Seconded by Regent McFayden and passed without dissent.

b. Approval of Candidates for Faculty Promotion

MOTION by Regent McFayden:

Move to approve Dr. Shannon Brogan, Dr. Rene Desborde, Dr. Erin Gilliam, Dr. Alexander Lai, Dr. Andrew Ray, and Mr. David Shabazz for faculty promotion.

Seconded by Regent Farris and passed without dissent.

c. Approval of Candidates for Faculty Tenure

MOTION by Regent McFayden:

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Move to approve Dr. Anthony Troy Adams, Dr. Ibukum Amusan, Dr. Erin Gilliam, Dr. Alexander Lai, Dr. Andrew Ray, and Mr. David Shabazz for faculty tenure.

Seconded by Regent Reddy and passed without dissent.

### 2. Information Items

Dr. Brown gave an update on Maymester, Dr. Schneller provided an update on the Reduction in the Liberal Studies Core, and Dr. Joseph Silver of Silver & Associates provided updated the Board on the progress of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission accreditation process at KSU.

### B. Brand Identity and University Relations

Ms. Clara Ross Stamps, Senior Vice President of Brand Identity and University Relations, provided updates on the Quarterly Media and Brand Identity Report, the Thorobreds of the Month, and the University Graphic Standards.

### C. Finance and Administration

### 1. Action Items

MOTION by Regent Harnice:

a. Approval of National Bus Sales Leasing Contract

Move to approve the National Bus Sales Leasing Contract. Seconded by Regent Reynolds and passed without dissent.

b. Approval of CRM Residential Hall Construction Planning

MOTION by Regent Harnice:

Move to approve the continued planning process with CRM for residential hall construction with the final details of the proposal to be brought back before the Board for thorough consideration and ultimate approval by a separate motion.

Seconded by Regent McFayden and passed without dissent.

### c. Approval of FY 2019-20 Budget Revision

MOTION by Regent McFayden:

Move to approve the budget revision for FY 19-20. Seconded by Regent Reddy and passed without dissent.

### d. Approval of Line of Credit Authorization

MOTION by Regent Banks:

Move to approve to create a line of credit.

Seconded by Regent Harnice and passed without dissent.

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e. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

## MOTION by Regent McFayden:

Move to approve the Memorandum of Agreement regarding non-resident student tuition rates with CPE.

Seconded by Regent Reynolds and passed without dissent.

f. Douglas Allen, Executive Vice President and CFO, provided an update on the external audit.

MOTION by Regent Harnice:

Move that KSU and its Counsel shall be authorized to take all necessary steps to obtain the information as advised by KSU's external auditor for the completion of the KSU audit in whatever timely fashion Counsel deems fit.

Seconded by Regent McFayden and passed without dissent.

### 2. Information Items

Dr. Brown updated the Board on the 6-year Capital Plan, the Annual Staff Calendar, the Endowment RFP, Food Services, the Financial Services/Banking RFP, the Quarterly Budget Update, and the Quarterly Facilities Update.

### D. Governance

### 1. Information Items

Dr. Brown and Shimar Keith of the Office of Institutional Research presented information about the Board Self-Evaluation Results. Dr. Farris gave an update on the Presidential Evaluation.

### E. Institutional Advancement

1. Action Item

a. Approval of Ashley Rountree and Associates Consulting Contract

MOTION by Regent Gilmore:

Move to approve the Ashley Rountree and Associates Consulting Contract.

Seconded by Regent Reynolds and passed without dissent.

### F. Student Engagement and Success

1. Action Item

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a. Approval to hire Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life

MOTION by Regent Reynolds:

Move to approve Dr. Derek Greenfield as Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life.

Seconded by Regent Banks and passed without dissent.

### 2. Information Items

Dr. Brown provided an update on 2019-2020 Admissions/Enrollment and the Student Handbook Revisions. Mr. Twany Beckham, Director of Campus Wellness, updated the Board on the Exum Center.

### G. Other Business

Dr. Brown gave a Special Presentation for Retiring Board of Regents Members.

### X. Closed Session

MOTION by Regent McFadyen:

Move to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(c) and KRS 61.810 (1)(f), respectively. Seconded by Regent Harnice and passed without dissent.

### XI. Open Session

MOTION by Regent Gilmore:

Move the Board to reconvene in General Session.

Seconded by Regent McFayden and passed without dissent

### XII. Adjournment

MOTION by Regent Reynolds:

Move the Board to adjourn at 5:05 p.m.

Seconded by Regent McFayden and passed without dissent.

Submitted by:

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Dr. M. Christopher Brown II, Board Secretary

Kentucky State University

Board of Regents

Elaine James



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Dr. Elaine Farris, Chair

Kentucky State University

Board of Regents

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 Approved with no corrections

___ Approved with corrections

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