The Capital Planning, Construction and Facilities Operations report was presented by Jack McNear, Associate Vice President for Capital Planning, Construction and Facilities Operations.

Regent Whitehead asked about the parking lot expansions. Mr. McNear replied that the university is on schedule, and the university is currently engaged in the bidding process.

Regent Banks asked about the opening of the Rosenwald Center for Families and Children. Mr. McNear responded that the center was scheduled for completion in August. Dr. Sias explained that though the facility would be completed by August, more than likely the center's program will not be operational until January 2012.

Regent Whitehead asked about the football stadium scoreboard and whether the university is on track to have a new scoreboard for this football season. Dr. Sias responded that the university is in the process of obtaining a new scoreboard, which should be installed by the fall football season.

Regent Banks then asked if stadium will also have a new sound system. Mr. McDuffie responded that a new sound system is part of the scoreboard package.

The endowment summary report was presented by John Shasky and James Faraday of Fifth Third Bank.

Mr. McDuffie introduced Renee Watson as the new Director of Residence Life.

Motion for adjournment of the External Relations and Development Committee's July 22, 2011, meeting was made by Regent Douglas. The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 a.m.

Submitted by: Approved by:

Hinfred McDuffie

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

Approved with no corrections Approved with correction

Charles Whitehead External Relations and Development Committee Board of Regents Kentucky State University

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