backgrounds as there are different classifications pertaining to the determination of diversity. Dr. Downing stated that she had found a survey instrument she believed would actually capture KSU's faculty diversity more accurately. In the meantime, KSU would aggressively seek faculty diversity, but ensuring there is at least one person from a diverse background in the final applicant pool as it is important that KSU faculty reflect the diversity of the student body.

Dr. Mary Spor, Director of Sponsored Programs, provided a summary of the research and grants activity. Dr. Spor stated that KSU is ahead of many universities in acquiring grants. She encouraged increased research by KSU faculty as long as their primary role of teaching had been fulfilled. Further, Dr. Spor suggested that there were some impediments to overcome to increase grant applications.

President Burse proposed a No Fraternization Policy to prohibit romantic or intimate relationships between faculty and staff and KSU students.

Action: Motion to approve the No Fraternization Policy was made by the Academic Affairs Committee. The Committee action required no second. The motion passed 8-0.

Action: Motion to approve the conferral of degrees to students graduating at the May 2015 Commencement was made by the Academic Affairs Committee. The Committee action required no second. The motion passed 8-0.

Regent Lysonge presented the Student Affairs Committee report. Written reports were provided to the Committee prior to the meeting.

Dr. Vernell Bennett, Vice President for Student Affairs was requested to provide an overview of the Student Affairs area.

Dr. Bennett stated that the Student Affairs area was focused on reclaiming students from Kentucky to attend KSU. To support this endeavor, Dr. Bennett has developed “Operation Perception Correction” to refocus greater emphasis upon relationships with school district and community college personnel to demonstrate the value and importance of a KSU education.

For the upcoming Fall semester, there were 1,568 applicants admitted from 46 states with a remaining 2,210 applicants with incomplete applications. Those with incomplete application packages are being called daily to encourage the submission of the missing evaluation materials. Generally, incomplete applications were missing transcripts or test scores.

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