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The retention rate has also increased from 46.3% to 47.1%. More work will be done to improve retention outcomes.

The SSEM Division of Career Services is actively working to increase the number of internships available to students.

The Police Department has offered campus-wide training regarding the appropriate response in the event of a campus shooting.

No action items were reported.

External Relations and Development:

Regent Whitehead presented the External Relations and Development report. A written report was also provided to the board outlining the activities of Alumni Affairs, Auxiliary Services, External Relations, Housing, Capital Planning and Construction, Facilities, and Public Relations.

No action items were reported.

Audit Committee:

Regent Barfield presented the Audit Committee report. Regent Barfield stated the Internal Audit Plan would include reviews of the following areas: Land Grant; Accounts Payable; Purchasing/Travel; Auxiliary Enterprises; Investments; General Controls; and Student Financial Aid. No action items were reported.

Bylaws Committee:

Regent Whitehead stated that the Bylaws Committee met on October 24, 2013 to review the committee's charge and plan of work. Each member of the Committee is to conduct his/her review of the bylaws and submit comments by the end of November for review at a later meeting. No action items were reported.

Executive Committee:

Regent Bearden presented the Executive Committee report. The Executive Committee met on October 24, 2013. The Executive Committee discussed its role and beginning preparations for the January 2014 Board Retreat. No action items were reported.

VII. Closed Session:

Action: Motion was made to convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation pursuant to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act. The motion was made by Regent Lysonge and seconded by Regent McFayden. The motion passed, 10-0.

The Board discussed pending litigation and personnel matters. The Board took no action in Closed Session.

The Board reconvened in Open Session at 5:09 p.m. No action was taken.

VIII. Open Session:

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