V. Approval of Minutes:
Action: Regent Barfield made a motion to approve the minutes from the Board of Regents meetings held on April 24, 2015 and May 29, 2015. Motion was seconded by Regent Whitehead. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Approval of 2015-16 Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting Schedule:
The 2015-16 Meeting Schedule was presented to the Board and the Board members reviewed the schedule.
Action: Regent Barfield made a motion to approve the meeting schedule and the motion was seconded by Regent Whitehead. Motion passed unanimously.
VII. Ratification and Approval of Appointments:
Chairperson Bearden yielded the floor to President Burse to offer recommendations for appointments. President Burse presented the following Presidential appointments to Cabinet-level positions for approval and ratification by the Board:
Vice President for Academic Affairs: Lynda Brown-Wright, Ph.D., at the rank of Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, with tenure
General Counsel and Board Secretary: Gordon Rowe
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs: Curtis Creagh
Action: Regent Lysonge made a motion to approve and ratify the appointments. Motion was seconded by Regent Farris. The motion passed unanimously.
President Burse introduced each of the new Presidential appointments to the Board and summarized their prior experience.
VIII. Board Officers Election:
Chairperson Bearden relinquished the Chair for purposes of election of Board officers. Vice Chairperson Whitehead opened the nominations for Chairperson.
Action: Regent Lysonge made a motion for Regent Karen Bearden to be re-elected as chairperson. Motion was seconded by Regent Farris. Regent Bearden was unanimously re-elected as chairperson.