The President stated that he is also working on an enrollment management plan for Fall 2017. He hopes to present that plan to the Board by the next regular, quarterly meeting.

Interim President Thompson recommended to the Board that it approve and ratify several Cabinet-level appointments.

Action Item: Ratification and Approval of Appointment of the following persons:

1. Wendy Dixie as Chief Information Officer;
2. Candice Jackson as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs;
3. Francene Gilmer as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs; and
4. Rick Smith as Interim Vice President for External Relations and Development.

Regent McFayden made a motion to ratify and approve all recommended appointments. That motion was seconded by Regent Henry. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0.

XV. Chair Announcements

Chairperson Bearden announced that the Board will interact with the University administration and Cabinet members differently going forward. Ms. Christina Leath will serve as the Board Professional and work as a liaison between the Board and the administration.

Chairperson Bearden also announced that she appointed Regent Reddy to serve as Chair of the Governance Committee.

XVI. Closed Session

Action Item: Regent Williams made a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and property acquisition pursuant to K.R.S. 61.810 (Kentucky Open Meetings Act). The motion was seconded by Regent Whitehead at 12:19 p.m. The motion passed 8-0, and the Board went into closed session at that time.

XVII. Open Session

The Board reconvened in open session at 12:56 p.m. Chairperson Bearden reported that the Board took no action in the closed session.

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