Action Item: Regent McFayden made a motion to approve ratification of the Investiture Resolution. Regent Farris seconded the motion. Chairperson Bearden called for a vote on the motion and the motion was approved 8-0.

VI. Closed Session:

Action Item: Regent McFayden made a motion to go into closed session to discuss the appointment of individual employees, pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f), and the proposed and pending litigation, pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c). The motion was seconded by Regent Farris. The motion passed 8-0 and the Board went into closed session at that time.

VII. Open Session:

The Board returned to open session at 8:29 p.m.

Action Item: Regent McFayden made a motion to ratify and approve appointments for five open Vice President-level positions:

• A.Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration: Kevin Appleton, M.B.A., C.P.A.
• B.Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Debbie G. Thomas, Ph.D.
• C.Vice President for Student Life and Engagement: Thomas J. Calhoun, Jr., Ph.D.
• D.Vice President for Enrollment Management and Brand Identity: Clara Ross Stamps, M.B.A.
• E.Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development: Rick W. Smith, Sr., M.B.A.

Regent Gilmore seconded the motion. Chairperson Bearden called for a vote on the motion and the motion passed 8-0.

Dr. Brown stated a comprehensive list of University contracts is being compiled and will be provided to the Board by the June Board meeting. Going forward, he assured the Board that any contract over $50,000 would be ratified by the Board.

VIII. Adjournment

Action Item: Regent McFayden made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Regent Farris. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 and the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.