Action: Motion was made the Finance and Administration Committee to approve the FY 2014 Financial Plan. The motion passed 9-0.
Student Success and Enrollment Management:
Regent Williams presented the Student Success and Enrollment Management Committee report. She provided an update on Student Life Activities, Health Services utilization, Career Placement, Enrollment Management, and Admissions.
Regent Williams stated that the Student Success and Enrollment Management (SSEM) Division held its Strategic Leadership Seminar. Additional trainings will be ongoing.
The Men/Women of Excellence programs featured well-known speakers for the campus community.
Regent Williams explained that mid-term meetings were held with students whose grades were below expectations.
Regent Williams informed the board that the university had received over 4,000 applications for admission for the 2013-14 Academic Year. As of April 20, 2013, 845 students had pre-registered.
SSEM plans to continue its emphasis on student financial literacy and loan/debt management.
No action items were reported.
External Relations and Development:
Regent Whitehead presented the External Relations and Development report. A written report was also provided to the board. Regent Whitehead discussed the university's focus on the Capital Campaign and that $4.7 million has been pledged thus far.
Regent Whitehead stated that the university requested approval to increase the board (on-campus meal rates) by 3.4%.
Action: Motion from the External Relations and Development Committee was made to approve 3.4% increase in the board rate. The motion passed 9-0.
Audit Committee:
Regent Bearden presented the Audit Committee report. Regent Bearden advised the board that the 2013-14 Audit schedule had been completed and shared with the committee. No action was taken.
Action: Motion was made to convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation pursuant to the Kentucky