KSU is partnering with the Links Inc., to strengthen retention and transfer initiatives

  • KSU needs a stronger national alumni network
  • A new scoreboard was purchased for the football stadium
  • Bradford Hall Auditorium has new seats and carpeting installed
  • Greater connectivity with the south side of campus will be pursued
  • KSU has prominent signage in the Louisville Airport and signage in the Lexington Airport
  • President Sias served as the Chair for APLU and her term ends in November 2012
  • President Sias served as moderator for the Women Leading Kentucky this year
  • President Sias appeared on the cover of Diverse Magazine and featured in that issue
  • President Sias will be the incoming Chair of AASCU in October 2012
  • Discussion of the KSU Strategic Plan benchmarks

VIII. Closed Session:

Action: Motion was made to convene a closed session to discuss individual personnel matters and pending litigation pursuant to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act. The motion was made by Regent Barfield and seconded by Regent Banks. The motion passed, 10-0 at 3:05 p.m.

The Board discussed pending litigation and personnel matters. The Board took no action in Closed Session.

IX. Open Session:

The Board reconvened in Open Session at 4:38 p.m.

Chair Douglas responded to President Sias' assessment and Annual Report. Chair Douglas stated that the Board of Regents was very gratified and pleased with her work over the past year. Chair Douglas further mentioned the level of detail President Sias demonstrated as well as her genuine love for the students and their welfare. Chair Douglas expressed the view that KSU is moving forward and moving higher in achieving its goals.

Action:

Motion was made by Regent Barfield to provide Dr. Sias a retention bonus of $250,000 payable on December 31, 2016 if she remains as President of KSU until that date. However, if Dr. Sias must leave the presidency due to an illness or injury which renders her incapable of performing her duties as President, the retention bonus of $250,000 shall be paid in full

Kentucky State Board of Regents Meeting Minutes, July 27, 2012

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