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.

Student Affairs:

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.

External Relations and Development:

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.