Mr. Harold Hayes, Executive Director of Auxiliary Enterprises, presented a summary for his area. Mr. McDuffie said that the university is currently in a transition year regarding its food service vendor and has begun the process for bids on a new contract. Regarding housing, Mr. McDuffie said the university is in the process of leasing additional student housing space off campus in anticipation of on-campus housing overflow.

Mr. Jack McNear, Associate Vice President for Capital Planning, Construction and Facilities Operations, presented a summary of activity for his department.

Ms. Felicia Lewis, Assistant Vice President for Communications and Public Relations, presented a summary for her area. Regent James asked why the university did not have a display in the Lexington Airport (KSU has a display in the Louisville Airport). She responded that space did not have the size and exposure desired by the university, but that the university is negotiating for a more desirable space.

Mr. James Faraday and Ms. LouAnn Atlas of Fifth Third Bank presented the investment summary report.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

Submitted by: ___ Approved by: ___

Charles WhiteheadExternal Relations andDevelopment CommitteeBoard of RegentsKentucky State University

Hinfred McDuffie Vice President for Administration, External Relations and Development Kentucky State University

___ Approved with no corrections

Approved with correction

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