Action: Motion was made by Regent Conner to approve promotion and/or tenure for the following faculty:
Kalomo Bailey, Tenure, Fine Arts
Danny Collum, Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor, Literature, Languages and Philosophy
Cynthia Shelton, Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor, Whitney Young School
Helen Smith, Tenure, Literature, Languages and Philosophy
Joel Jones, Tenure, Math/Science
Betty Olinger, Tenure, Nursing
Tamara Sluss, Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor, Math/Science
Sunday Obi, Promotion to Professor, Education
A second was not necessary. The motion passed.
Action: Motion was made to approve the conferral of an honorary degree to Ms. Ollie Knight at Commencement on May 14, 2011 by Regent Conner. A second was not necessary. The motion passed.
Action: Motion was made to approve the conferral of degrees upon recommendation of the President and the faculty at the May 14, 2011 Commencement Convocation by Regent Conner. A second was not necessary. The motion passed.
Regent Williams presented the Student Affairs Committee report. She provided an update on Student Life Activities, Health Services utilization, Career Placement, Enrollment and Admissions.
Action: Motion was made to approve the KSU Student Residency Appeals process by Regent Williams. A second was not necessary. The motion passed.
Regent Whitehead presented the External Relations and Development report. He provided a summary of the accomplishments of the Offices of Alumni Relations, Public Relations, Information Technology, Auxiliary Enterprises, and Capital Planning, Construction and Facilities. No action items were reported.