Governance Committee:
Board of Regents Meeting Schedule: It was moved by Regent McFayden to hold the Board of Regent meetings in the last month of the Quarter on the first Thursday, and Friday if needed. Motion passed.
Committee Restructuring: President Brown proposed to realign Board Committees to align with the strategic plan.
Regent McFayden moved to waive any bylaw issues that would preclude the change of committee names and approve the proposed names. Motion passed.
Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations Committee:
Mr. Rick Smith, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations, gave an update on the Cheaney Plaza Brick Project. One hundred bricks have been sold.
Circle City Classic will be September 23, 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2017 is the third and final year of our current contract. An opportunity exists to extend two years.
Alumni Night at the Lexington Legends was hosted by Alumni Relations.
Endowment Update – Equities and Bonds: Betty Wrap, Fifth Third Bank, provided an update.
Student Engagement and Campus Life Committee:
Housing Update: One residence hall has been offline due to mold issues and is expected back online this fall. Comprehensive data indicates occupancy is at 79%. Summer conferences housed 201 students.
Dr. Thomas Calhoun will monitor the progress of the Student Handbook revision.
Homecoming 2017: Student activities will proceed as usual. Major activities will begin on Thursday.
Student Government Association: Concerns have been raised about students and their eligibility. An update will be provided in September.