Justin Mathis, Director of Admissions, provided the Office of Admissions report, which indicates an increase in enrollment.

A Retention Report to indicate how many Fall 2015 freshmen returned Fall 2016 will be provided at the December meeting.

Enrollment Management and Brand Identity. Clara Stamps, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Brand Identity, reported the office is in the process of analyzing the website and creating focus groups to evaluate issues and security.

Sonia Sanders, Assistant Vice President for Public Engagement and Community Outreach, reported in the absence of Rick Smith, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations. A search firm has been secured and is chaired by Mr. Don Lyons, President of the Kentucky State University Foundation to fill the position of Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations. The Search Committee will include Venita Hawkins, William Graham, Dr. Gus Ridgel, Carmen Inman from the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, Student Regent Onaje Cunningham, Vice President Clara Stamps, Vice President Thomas Calhoun, Vice President Debbie Thomas, Vice President Kevin Appleton, and Ms. Sonia Sanders.

Board members were asked to complete the Circle City Classic questionnaire so rooms could be secured.

Endowment Report. Betty Rapp and Lou Ann Atlas from Fifth Third Bank provided the quarterly endowment report. There was an increase in KSU's portfolio value. Regent Harnice inquired about cost to manage account. Fee is based on a tiered 36 basis points on total portfolio on an annual basis.