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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.

Regent Barfield presented the Audit Committee report. Regent Barfield stated that the Payroll audit will be deferred until the next Academic Year. Dr. Ralph Kimbrough, Internal Auditor, completed audits in the Office of Continuing and Distance Education and Talent Search. Regent Barfield also noted that there will be an audit of NCAA programs in 2011-12. No action was taken.

Action: Motion was made to convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation pursuant to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act. The motion was made by Regent Barfield and seconded by Regent Whitehead. The motion passed.

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

The Board reconvened in Open Session.