A Low Power FM station has a radius of approximately four (4) miles. The antenna will be located atop Hathaway Hall.
KSU students will be able to broadcast educationally relevant programming and music across Frankfort.
The next step in the implementation process is to seek a consultant to assist in the development of the equipment, radio tower, and control room. The construction phase must be complete by June 4, 2016. KSU must also apply for its operational license by June 4, 2016.
X. PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
President Burse reported that the University held a community-wide reception on January 20, 2015 that was led by him and Judge Thomas Wingate. It was a great event and went well. Over 150 attendees, including all of the Franklin County Judges, were present. President Burse publically apologized to the Publisher and Editor of the State-Journal for the lack of an invitation to the event.
President Burse requested that the Board elevate the position of Facilities Director to the position of Vice President.
Action Item: Motion was made to approve the elevation of the position of Facilities Director to Vice President of Facilities. The motion was made by Regent Haskins and seconded by Regent Henry. The motion passed, 8-0.
President Burse's agenda item was to seek approval of an administrative appointment.
Action Item: Motion was made to appoint Dr. Vernell A. Bennett to the position of Vice President for Student Affairs. The motion was made by Regent McFayden and seconded by Regent Smith. The motion passed, 8-0.
President Burse presented amended Post-Tenure Review Policy and Financial Exigency Policy documents for the Board's consideration. Regent McFayden requested that a vote be tabled for a subsequent meeting so that the document could be disseminated to the Faculty for review.
Action Item: Motion was made to approve the amended Post-Tenure Review Policy. The motion was made by Regent Henry and seconded by Regent Whitehead. The motion passed, 7-1. Regent McFayden opposed the motion.
Action Item: Motion was made to approve the amended Financial Exigency Policy. The motion was made by Regent Henry and seconded by Regent Whitehead. The motion passed, 7-1. Regent McFayden opposed the motion.