Action Item: Regent McFayden moved to approve the June 29, 2017 and the August 10, 2017 minutes. The motion passed.
President M. Christopher Brown II began with the introduction of staff appointments:
Dr. Crystal de Gregory - Director of The Atwood Institute
Lisa Lang, Esq. – General Counsel and Custodian of Records
Dr. Gus Ridgel - Senior Advisor to the President
Sonia Sanders - Community Engagement and Public Affairs
Cheryl Dunn - Confidential Assistant
Monica King - Office Manager
President Brown provided Board packet to support discussed topics:
A campus map to highlight the campus in preparation for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ("SACSCOC") will be completed.
-An RFP for the selection of an architecture firm for the Master Plan will be presented at the December meeting.
Bids and estimates for demolition of the Halls will be obtained.
Stiell Consulting is reviewing Land Grant Programs. Land Grant is repurposing two million dollars for the renovation of Hunter Hall. Awaiting approval from the State.
Issuance of bonds and new debt renovation or new construction will be discussed at December meeting.
Email Addresses. Each Regent will be assigned a new kysu.edu email account through which all Board materials will be submitted.
Campus safety and emergency management plan. Clara Stamps, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Brand Identity, will establish an EMT (Emergency Management Team) to address issues such as active shooter and earthquake preparation.
Title IX and sexual harassment training. General Counsel, Human Resources, and Student Engagement will prepare training.