KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND

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To: Board of Regents, Academic Affairs CommitteeDate: October 28, 2011
From: Dr. Mac A. Stewart
Subject: Conferring of Degrees
Reason for Consideration: ApprovalEnclosure: No

Background:

According to the Board of Regents of Kentucky State University Bylaws, Article V, Section 1, one of the duties of the Board of Regents is to "...grant diplomas and confer degrees upon the recommendation of the President and faculty."

Recommendation:

Upon recommendation of the President and University Faculty, the Board is requested formally to confer the appropriate degrees upon students who have completed degree requirements during the 2011-2012 academic year, during the Pilot December Commencement Ceremony on December 17, 2011.

APPROVAL

Initiator:Dr. Mac A. Stewart Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Board Action Date:October 28, 2011
Effective Date:October 28, 2011

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