June 4, 2014 was made by Regent Henry and seconded by Regent Whitehead. The motion passed, 10-0.
Action: Motion to approve the 2014-15 Board of Regents Meeting Schedule was made by Regent McFayden and seconded by Regent Whitehead. The motion passed, 10-0.
Action: Motion to approve the officers for the Board of Regents was made by Regent McFayden and seconded by Regent Haskins. The officers are: Regent Bearden (Chair); Regent Whitehead (Vice Chair). The motion passed, 10-0.
Action: Motion to approve Lori Davis as Board Secretary and Anita Lockridge as Board Treasurer was made by Board acclimation.
Regent Bearden presented the Academic Affairs Committee report. Regent Bearden provided an overview of the extensive work and research in which the faculty has been engaged since the last reporting period. Dr. Downing also discussed strategies upon which the University will undertake to ensure that students are receiving the best education possible at KSU. Written reports were provided to the Committee.
Action: Motion was made by Regent Lysonge and seconded by Regent Haskins to award Faculty Emeritus status to Dr. Edwin Conner. The motion passed 10-0.
Action: Motion was made by Regent Lysonge and seconded by Regent Haskins to approve faculty sabbatical leave for Dr. Cynthia Lynne Shelton for the Spring 2015 semester. The motion passed 10-0.
Regent Henry presented the Finance and Administration report. A written report was also provided.
Regent Henry stated that the Committee reviewed unaudited financial statements of the University and budget vs. actual report for May 31, 2014. Regent Henry also highlighted the following: