Action: Motion was made to name Interim President Raymond M. Burse as the permanent president of Kentucky State University. The motion was made by Regent Smith and seconded by Regent Haskins. The motion passed, 9-0.

Chair Bearden extended her congratulations to President Burse. Upon the Announcement, President Burse received a standing ovation.

President Burse stated “the past three months and twenty-four days plus some thirty days before then have probably been a really tough time here and what’s become clear and obvious to me and several of you have suggested it-- that the job to be done is not a twelve-month job, but it requires a longer period of service and I have committed to the Board to provide and do that longer period of service because I believe that the institution is worth it, the people are worth it, the students are worth it and I am pleased to be in that position again to serve Kentucky State.”

IX. Adjournment:

Action: Motion was made by Regent McFayden and seconded by Regent Farris. The motion passed 9-0.

The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m. to attend a reception in honor of President Burse. Submitted by:

Submitted by:

Lori A. Davis, Secretary

Karen W. Bearden, Chair

General Counsel Board of Regents

Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University

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Approved with corrections Karen W. Bearden, Chair

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