President Burse also mentioned that the Registry consultants will be on campus later in March. They will be working to restructure the academic processes at KSU and will begin with the evaluation of academic policies and programs.

A discussion was held in regard to how to measure achievement of goals and objectives for development of academic programs. President Burse stated that there will be real, measurable goals for each department and a responsibility for annual departmental reports. Regent Bearden suggested that the administration should look at how programs are accredited. She asked that all accreditations be reviewed to determine whether KSU is using the best accrediting bodies for all programs.

President Burse also discussed the Strategic Partnerships Goals. He stated that KSU needs more partnerships with other regional programs. KSU must also work on regional economic growth and entrepreneurial projects.

Regent Whitehead asked how KSU can ensure that the Strategic Plan is followed. President Burse stated that having measurable metrics, regular reports, annual evaluations, and accountability will create academic programs of distinction and create success stories.

Regent Guarneiri stated that everyone has to be invested in the Strategic Plan. He was impressed with the Strategic Plan but stated that everyone has to be committed to get it implemented. Those comments were echoed by Regent Bearden.

President Burse stated he will present the final version of the Strategic Plan at the Board's regular April meeting.

No action was taken in regard to the report.